FAQs

What should we bring with us to the workshop?

Your instrument, rosin and spare strings, (if applicable), a stool or chair (if applicable), spike holder for cellists. Please label personal belongings with your name, including, as applicable, instrument cases, shoulder rests, spike holders, cello or piano stools, and music.
A reusable water bottle.
If you are playing a piece outside of the Suzuki repertoire in a solo concert, please bring a copy of the piano accompaniment. We are not able to provide these for you.
If you are in the Orchestra, please bring a music stand.
It will be necessary to walk between buildings during the day when classes change. Wet weather gear is advisable.

When should we arrive?

Registration for workshop participants will take place on Thursday morning, 09 April, ahead of the welcome meeting.

I have a special diet. Can the school cater for this?

Yes. We have been reassured by the school that their kitchen staff are expert in the provision of special diets and dietary needs. Please indicate your dietary restrictions at registration.

Is there parking at Hutchesons' Grammar School?

We will provide more information for this, including bus route numbers, closer to April.

Can visitors or non-registered accompanying adults attend the final concert?

Visitors and non-registered accompanying adults will be welcome to the final concert providing there is space in the hall for all course participants and their accompanying adults. We will confirm this after registration closes on 20 February. For safeguarding reasons, all visitors will need to register with the committee prior to arrival on the school campus. We will provide more information closer to the time of the workshop.

Is it possible for visitors or non-registered accompanying adults to attend workshop classes?

For both safeguarding and planning reasons, it is necessary for any adult attending classes or workshop sessions to register as an accompanying adult.

Will the BSMA bookshop be open? Will there be hoodies available?

Yes, the BSMA bookshop will be open on Thursday and Friday, with a variety of Suzuki school books, other sheet music, and small gifts available for purchase.

Hoodies that do not have a venue/date are available for purchase in person. If you would like a Glasgow 2026 hoodie, please pre-order at https://form.jotform.com/250624822669362. Pre-orders close at 5pm on Friday 20 February.