Workshops

All Suzuki violin, viola, cello, and harp students (pre-twinkle & up) are invited to a fun and energizing workshop!

Study with inspiring guest clinicians and play with fellow musicians from across the greater Charlotte area! Activities include a Master Class, Old Time Fiddle Class, Repertoire Classes, Djembe Drum Class, and a fun final Play-In Concert!

Parents are expected to attend classes with their students. Lunch is on your own.

What is a master class? Students will be grouped into small learning teams of similar age and level and each student will receive a lesson on a polished piece. Dr. Suzuki felt that we learn just as much from observing others as we do in our own lessons. All Full-day students will receive a master class as part of their registration. Half-day students may choose to add one to their day.

Sample Full-Day Schedule*

9 a.m.: Djembe Drumming

10:05 Repertoire Class

11:10 a.m.: Lunch (bring your own)

Noon: Master Class

12:45 p.m.: Break

1:50 p.m.: Old Time Fiddle Class

3:30 p.m.: Final Play-In Concert

*Timing of classes varies depending on age/level.

Sample Half-Day Schedule (Violin and Cello only)

11:10 a.m.: Master Class (optional)

Noon: Lunch (bring your own)

12:45 p.m.: Repertoire Class

1:50 p.m.: Djembe Drumming

3:30 p.m.: Final Play-In Concert

Schedule and Registration Information

WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2023

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Full-Day Workshop (O Come Little Children and up)

12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Half-Day Workshop (Pre-T/Twinklers – Go Tell Aunt Rhody)

3:30 p.m. - Concert

WHERE: St. Andrews United Methodist Church - 1901 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210


COST (Non-Art+ Students):
$75 for Full Day Workshop (includes a Master Class)
$34 for Early Book 1 Half-Day Workshop (Pre-T/Twinklers - Go Tell Aunt Rhody)
$30 for a Master Class*

COST (Current Arts+ Suzuki Program Students):
$60 for Full Day Workshop (includes a Master Class)
$28 for Early Book 1 Half-Day Workshop
$30 for a Master Class*

*All Full-Day students will receive a master class as part of their registration. Half-Day students may choose to add one to their day. Register for Master Class

WORKSHOP FACULTY

Katie Carpenter, Violin
Marie Cole, Cello/Music Mind Games
Kristen Harris, Fiddle/Violin
Delaine Leonard, Harp
Drew Skinner, Drumming
Rachel Talbott Parker, Violin

For more information, please contact Marissa Keener, Suzuki Program Artistic Director mkeener@artsplus.org