CMI Suzuki Strings Program
Inspired by the work of educator and humanitarian Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki Strings Program (SSP) is grounded in the educational philosophy that all children can learn to play well. The UO Suzuki Strings Program was founded by Shelley Rich in 1997. Shelley returned in Fall of 2021 to resume directing the program and continue the tradition of excellence in string instruction. SSP offers a positive learning environment with guided parental involvement, builds a supportive community through weekly group classes, and delivers pedagogically informed technique in weekly individual lessons.
Beginning students participate in weekly group classes and individual lessons with Shelley Rich. Individual lessons for on-going students are available with experienced CMI faculty. Contact us to receive more information.
This comprehensive program is currently accepting new beginning students ages 4 and up. Please contact the CMI office to join our program.
Concerts, recitals, classes and lessons are at the prestigious SOMD, in collaboration with the UO Violin/Viola Pedagogy Program. Instruction for non-beginners is available with our student interns and trained associate teachers.
Suzuki String Program
2023-2024 calendar
SSP 2023-2024 annual calendar of lessons and events:
Thursday, September 28, Tykeson Performance Hall: Welcome Back Play-In
September 25 - September 29: Fall Lessons begin
Thursday, October 5: Fall Group Classes begin
Thursday, November 2, 4:30 & 5:30 pm Tykeson Performance Hall: Solo Recitals
Thursday, December 7, 5:00 pm, Beall Concert Hall: Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert
December 11- January 7: Winter Recess
January 8 - January 12: Winter Lessons begin
Thursday, January 11: Winter Group Classes begin
Sunday, March 10: 1:30 & 2:30 pm, Tykeson Performance Hall: Solo Recitals
March 17- 31: Spring Break
April 1 - April 5: Spring Lessons begin
Thursday, April 4: Spring Group Classes begin
Saturday, May 18, Music Room 163: Solo Certificate Day
Thursday, June 6, 5:00 pm, Beall Concert Hall: Final Celebration Concert
Weekly Group Classes
Group classes take place at the following times:
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:00 pm: Early Book 1 Group classes
Thursdays 5:10 – 6:00 pm: Book 2-3 Group classes and Note Reading
Thursdays 5:10 – 6:00 pm: Chamber Prep
Saturdays 10:15 -10:45am: Beginners