Class Descriptions

Master Class (A Class) - This is a group of 3 or 4 students and 1 teacher. The teacher will usually take part of each class to work individually with each student. All students are similar in age and ability.

Technique Class (B class) - This is a group of approximatly 10-15 students and 1 teacher. All of the students are playing repertoire with a few pieces of each other and will cover specefic technical challenges common to all students at this level.

Repertoire Class (C Class) - This is a large group of students and 1 teacher. This is usually all of the students in the same Suzuki book.

Orchestra - All students age 7 and older are assigned to an orchestra. Orchestras concentrate on music reading skills and orchestral techniques. The North Carolina Suzuki Institute orchestras are organized primarily by age.

Music Mind Games - All students age 6 and younger are assined to a Music Mind Games class. Music Mind Games is an innovative method for teaching music literacy and music theory. The colorful materials and 200+ original games are used in schools, studios, choirs, and camps worldwide.

Special Classes

Advanced Repertoire Class - The institute has a repertoire class for the most advanced students, who have progressed to a point where they wish to study specific advanced pieces in or beyond the Suzuki repertoire. The Advanced Repertoire piece for 2026 is TBD.

Chamber Music - Students who are 13 and older or in Book 4 and above may chose to participate in a string quartet or other chamber music ensemble coached by NCSI faculty. These groups are organized according to age and repertoire level.

Fiddling - This class is geared towards students who want to experience the world of Bluegrass fiddling. Students will learn fiddle tunes, harmonies, improvising tricks, bowings, and learn how to play backup, as well as many other stylistic elements of fiddling. The ability to read music will be helpful in this class but is not required. Learn your instrument in a special, exciting way and join us for inspiring sessions to increase the variety of styles in which you play.