Suzuki Program Resources

Community School of the Arts
Suzuki String Class Schedule 
2026-2027
(Subject to change) 

• Sept. 11 & 12
  • Classes Begin

• Sept. 12
  • Fall Kickoff

• Oct. 17
  • Community Service Day

• Nov. 23-28
  • Thanksgiving Break (no classes)

• Dec. 5
  • Christmas Concert Rehearsal. Schedule TBA.

• Fri, Dec. 11
  • Pre-Twinkle Christmas Rehearsal. Regular Pre-Twinkle classes will not meet this weekend.

• Dec. 12
  • Christmas Concert. Group & reading classes will not meet this weekend.
     
• Dec. 21 - Jan. 9
  • Christmas Break (no classes)

• March 12  - 13
  • Violin & Viola Workshop. No regular CSA classes.

• March 22 - April 3
  • Spring Break (no classes)

• April 17
  • Advanced Festival Rehearsal. Schedule TBA.

• April 24
  • Spring Festival Rehearsal. Schedule TBA.

• May 1
  • Spring Festival Concert. Group & reading classes will not meet this weekend.

• May 22
  • Semester Ends

1. A Parent Education binder is provided to new Suzuki families when lessons begin.  The binder includes information about the Suzuki philosophy, what to expect in the weekly lesson, how to effectively practice with a child at home, as well as inspiring articles and other resources.
2. New parents are required to attend the 1.5 hour Parent Education Orientation Session to catch the vision for their student's potential through Suzuki student performances, interaction with CSA Suzuki teachers, observation of a parent/child practice demo and in order meet other new Suzuki parents.  Parent participation in the orientation is vital to a student's early success.

Our next Suzuki Parent Education Course is scheduled for:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
7:00-8:30pm
Armerding Room 120$45 (includes materials) will be charged to your account automatically when you begin Suzuki lessons.

Please call our office at 630.752.5567 or email csa@wheaton.edu with questions. You must be registered for Suzuki lessons in order to attend this Parent Education session, and all Suzuki parents who have started lessons since the last class was offered must attend. Children should not attend.

Topics for discussion:

• Key elements of Suzuki philosophy
• Role of the parent in Suzuki instruction
• Tools for Success – practical motivational helps for home practice
• The Magic of Listening – optimizing your child’s instruction

The parent who will attend lessons and practice with the student is required to be present for the session, but both parents are encouraged to attend.

To download on a PC, click on the track, then right click and choose Save Audio

To download on a Mac, click on the track, then click the download icon

Jingle Bells—Violin

Jingle Bells—Viola

Jingle Bells—Cello

Jolly Old St Nick—Violin

Jolly Old St Nick—Viola

Jolly Old St Nick—Cello

Joy to the World

My Dredyl

Hanukkah

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Away in a Manger

Shalom

Oh Come All Ye Faithful

The First Noel

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Dona Nobis Pacem

Silent Night

Canon in D

Angels We Heard on High

We Three Kings