Class Descriptions

Core Classes

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 within 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 class can include students studying a variety of repertoire from several Suzuki Books.

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.

Beginning Basics and Beyond! - All students age 6 and younger are assigned to a beginner music theory class.

Special Enrichment Classes

Chamber Music - Students who have music reading experience 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 - Designed for students in Book 1+, this class introduces the world of fiddling. Students will learn fiddle tunes, harmonies, improvising, bowing tricks, 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.