Carolina Suzuki Strings (Arts+), Queen City Suzuki Violin and other Charlotte area instructors are collaborating to bring you the Charlotte Metrolina Suzuki Workshop in January 2025! We have amazing guest clinicians lined up and a full day of really fun and exciting sessions!
Workshop Highlights:
Guest Clinicians: Learn from top-notch Guest Clinicians including Terry Durbin, and Lisa Liske!
Improvisation (Creativity Ability Development): Unlock your musical imagination and discover the joy of improvisation.
Suzuki Repertoire Classes: Dive into some of our favorite Suzuki pieces, perfecting technique while making beautiful music alongside fellow young musicians in a fun and motivating class with our Guest Clinicians.
Strings Pop Jam (Late Book 2+): Jam out by learning a current pop song hitting the charts.
STOMP Class (Twinklers – early Book 1): Rhythm and movement activities designed for our beginning learners.
Strings in Motion: Healthy Movement for Optimal Performance: A class that will get you moving in a healthy way!
Suzuki Parent Conversations: Parents/caregivers can connect, share experiences, and discuss the Suzuki philosophy alongside other parents/caregivers with students at the same level.
Final Play-In Concert: Show off your hard work with a celebratory group performance!
Parents/caregivers of students aged 12 and under are expected to attend classes with their students. We understand that this can be challenging with your busy schedules - you can team up with another family that is attending if needed. Students aged 13+ can attend on their own. Lunch is on your own.
Sample Full Day Schedule*
9:00 Strings in Motion: Healthy Movement for Optimal Performance/Suzuki Parent Conversations
10:05 Suzuki Repertoire Class
11:10 Improv (Creative Ability Development)
12:00 Lunch (bring your own)
12:45 Music Mind Games
1:50 Strings Pop Jam (late Book 2+) or STOMP Class (Twinkler-early Book 2)
3:30 Final Play-In Concert
*Timing of classes varies depending on age/level. You’ll receive your exact schedule a day or two before the Workshop via email.
Master Classes are being offered separately on Friday, January 24.
Schedule and Registration Information
WHEN:
Saturday, January 25th
8 am - 5 pm Suzuki Workshop
3:30 p.m. Concert
WHERE:
Arts+ Community Campus
2304 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205
WORKSHOP FACULTY:
Terry Durbin, Violin Repertoire Classes + Violin Master Classes
Lisa Liske, Cello Repertoire + Master Classes + Creative Ability Development
Heather Atha, Violin + Music Mind Games
Casey Mink, Violin + Strings Pop Jam Class
Kirsten Swanson, Violin/Viola Master Classes + Strings in Motion
Victoria McLaughlin, STOMP Class
Wendy Azrak, Suzuki Parent Conversations
Betsey Sesler, Harp Repertoire + Harp Master Classes
Contact: Marissa Keener
Suzuki Violin, Early Childhood and Alexander Technique Teacher
Suzuki Program Artistic Director, Arts+
Scholarship Chair, North Carolina Suzuki Association Board Member
keenerml@gmail.com
marissakeener.weebly.com
