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Summer Strings Workshop

Date

July 11-July 14, 2025

On Campus

Course Code

MECA 7015B

Credits

2

Tuition

$764

Course Description

Join us for an exciting Summer Strings Workshop featuring two distinguished string educators, Dr. Laurie Scott and Dana Green! Dr. Scott, Associate Professor of Music at The University of Texas at Austin and Director of the UT String Project, brings her extensive experience in string pedagogy, inclusive education, and mentorship to this hands-on workshop. Dana Green, accomplished violinist, conductor, and Director of Orchestras at Vernon Hills High School, will share his expertise in building award-winning string programs and inspiring young musicians. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge of string setup, conducting, rehearsal techniques, and classroom management. Don’t miss the chance to learn from two leaders in the field and take your teaching to the next level! Breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Evening activities will include concerts and events in Chicago.

This course is in person, on campus, from July 11 – July 14 2025. This course is available for 2 graduate credits for $764 or 30 Professional Development Hours for $275.

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Instructor

Yvonne Davila-Cortes

Yvonne Davila-Cortes is originally from Chicago and began Suzuki violin at the age of five. She attended DePaul University and received her B.M. in Music Business and Violin Performance under Joseph Genualdi. During that time, she had the opportunity to substitute with the Chicago Civic Orchestra. She received her M.M. in Violin Performance at UW-Madison under Vartan Manoogian. Dr. Davila-Cortes has appeared as a soloist at the AIMS Music Festival in Solsona, Spain and at the Rural Musicians Forum in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Dr. Davila-Cortes was a member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and a substitute with The Madison Symphony Orchestra. She served as an Adjunct Instructor at Ripon College, conducted an elementary string orchestra in McFarland, Wisconsin and established Suzuki violin studios in both Madison and Spring Green, Wisconsin. Dr. Davila-Cortes moved to Texas to pursue her Teaching Certification and Doctorate in Music and Human Learning at The University of Texas at Austin.  During her time in Texas, Dr. Davila-Cortes was Orchestra Director of a middle school in Round Rock ISD. She was also the Director of the Austin Youth Concertante Orchestra. She maintained a private Suzuki studio and served on the faculty of The University of Texas at Austin String Project, for which she has served as Preschool Coordinator and Assistant Director.  Dr. Davila-Cortes’ research interests focus on children’s musical development, parent education, and children’s musical achievement.  Dr. Davila-Cortes has presented her research at the Suzuki of the Americas Association, American String Teachers and Texas Music Educators Association conferences.

 

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