Suzuki Strings
Suzuki Strings students can begin observing as young as 3 ½ years old. The Suzuki method of instruction is based on the premise that any skill can be learned when broken into small, manageable steps. All the same principles of Suzuki teaching apply to Suzuki Strings with an emphasis on tone, aural skills and memorization, playing in groups, and having fun! All children are free to move at their own rate of progress.
Throughout the year we have private lessons and group classes, music theory, recitals, community outreach programs, parent workshops, juries, and workshops.
Instruction is available on violin, viola, cello, and harp.
New Students: Get started by completing a New Student Placement Form.
Introduction to Suzuki Philosophy for Parents
This introduction and philosophy course is for parents who are new to the Suzuki method or for parents who would like to know more before committing to lessons.
2023-24 Group Classes and Events
September |
October |
November |
| 9/9 No Classes or Events |
10/7 No Classes or Events |
11/4 Group Classes |
| 9/16 Group Classes |
10/14 Group Classes |
11/11 Department Recital |
| 9/23 Intro to Suzuki Philosophy, Session 1 |
10/21 No Classes or Events |
11/18 Group Classes |
| 9/30 Group Classes |
10/28 Spooky Suzuki |
11/25 No Classes or Events |
December |
January |
February |
| 12/2 Group Classes |
1/6 Group Classes (Moriah’s classes moved to 2/24) |
2/3 Group Classes |
| 12/9 Holiday Rehearsal/Performance |
1/13 No Classes or Events |
2/10 Department Recital |
| 12/16 Performance Week Recitals |
1/20 Group Classes (MD and VA) |
2/17 Group Classes |
| 12/23 No Classes or Events |
1/27 Group Classes (NW) |
2/24 Group Classes (Moriah’s NW classes only) |
| 12/30 No Classes or Events |
March |
April |
May/June |
| 3/2 Group Classes |
4/6 Group Classes |
5/4 Group Classes |
| 3/9 Spring Play-In |
4/13 Department Recital |
5/11 Makeup Date for Group Classes (for teacher absence) |
| 3/16 Workshop Weekend: Master Classes and Group Classes |
4/20 Group Classes |
5/18 Performance Week Recitals |
| 3/23 No Classes or Events |
4/27 Intro to Suzuki Philosophy, Session 1 |
5/25 No Classes or Events |
| 3/30 No Classes or Events |
6/1 End of Year Group Class Recital |
Contact
For more information, contact Moriah Swindell, Suzuki Strings Department Chair, at mswindell@levinemusic.org.
Faculty
William Hurd
Susan Katsarelis
Sue Kelly
Sherri Zhang
Moriah Jane Swindell
Maxfield Wollam-Fisher
Mary Findley
Kimberly Galva
Henry Stubbs
Erin Durham
