Suzuki Student Resources
Updated 07/23/26
Upcoming Suzuki Program Events
New Parent Classes
All new parents/practice partners entering our program participate in a semester-long parent education program. This time is devoted to the parent’s understanding of the Suzuki method and will prepare you for a rewarding Suzuki experience for years to come. The New Parent Class typically meets on Saturday mornings at De LaSalle High School. For more information, contact Christy Libbus (Suzuki New Parent Class Instructor).
The Fall 2026 Suzuki New Parent Class will meet on the following Saturdays:
- September 26 (9:00-11:00 am)
- October 24, November 7, November 14, November 21, December 6 (9:30-10:45 am)
- April 24 (11:00 am) – Parent Panel
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
The 2026-2027 Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) classes will meet in-person on Saturdays at De La Salle High School. There will be a class at 9:00 am and 10:00 am. For more information, contact Ruth Bergman (Suzuki Early Childhood Education Coordinator).
The Fall 2026 SECE classes will meet on:
Dates Coming Soon!
The Spring 2027 SECE classes will meet on:
Dates Coming Soon!
Flute Group Classes
Suzuki Flute Group Classes meet on Sundays starting at 12:00 pm. For more information, contact Vanamali Medina (Suzuki Flute Instructor).
2026-2027 Suzuki Flute Group Schedule – Coming Soon!
Guitar Group Classes
Suzuki Guitar Group Classes meet on Saturday mornings at De La Salle High School. For more information, contact your private teacher, Christopher Becknell (Suzuki Guitar Coordinator), or Claire Miller (Suzuki Department Manager).
Harp Group Classes
Suzuki Harp Group Classes meet on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, contact Emily Gerard (Suzuki Harp Instructor).
Piano Group Classes
Students attend one class per month in-person or online. Most groups meet on Fridays except in Apple Valley on Saturdays and in Chanhassen on Wednesdays. Students participating in Zoom group classes or the Minneapolis High School group meet on Sundays. For more information, contact your private teacher, Suzanne Greer (Suzuki Piano Coordinator), or Claire Miller (Suzuki Department Manager).
2026-2027 Suzuki Piano Group Schedule – Coming Soon!
Cello, Viola, and Violin Group Classes
Cello, Viola, and Violin group classes meet on Saturday mornings at De LaSalle High School. For more information, contact your private teacher, Carlynn Savot (Suzuki String Group Class Coordinator), or Claire Miller (Suzuki Department Manager).
2026-2027 Suzuki Strings Calendar (Groups, Orchestra, Concerts, Play-Ins, etc.)
Special Saturdays Schedule – coming soon
Note-Reading Class and Orchestra Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
Note-Reading Class, Da Capo, Camerata, Sinfonia, and Chamber Orchestras meet on Saturday mornings at De LaSalle High School. For more information, contact your teacher or Carlynn Savot (Suzuki Orchestra Coordinator).
2026-2027 Suzuki Strings Calendar (Groups, Orchestra, Concerts, Play-Ins, etc.)
Suzuki Program Handbook
Welcome to Suzuki at MacPhail! Our supportive learning environment is the perfect place for parents and children to develop a creative, cooperative learning partnership. There will be many components to your Suzuki study at MacPhail. Regular attendance and full participation in each of the instructional areas are the keys to a rewarding and successful Suzuki experience. Each component enhances an important aspect of your child’s musical growth. Read about our offerings in the Suzuki Program Handbook.
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Suzuki Parent Booster Club
(formerly the MSA)
The MSA (MacPhail Suzuki Association) recently changed status from an independent non-profit to a support organization operating under the MacPhail non-profit status.
Along with the change in non-profit status comes a new name! Formerly called the MSA, the MacPhail Suzuki Booster Club is a parent volunteer organization that offers extra support for Suzuki program activities.
If you are registered for lessons in the Suzuki program, you are automatically a member of the Suzuki Booster Club.
The Club will no longer collect dues for faculty professional development. Instead, MacPhail’s development team will run a targeted campaign to fund Suzuki teacher development. We’ll send more information about that soon, and we hope you will consider a generous gift to this effort!
The Suzuki Booster Club is a parent volunteer organization that supports Suzuki program members and related activities. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.