Suzuki Program
Piano, Violin and Cello
Community School of Music and the Arts:
- Dr. Joseph Modica, School of Music & CSMA Director
- Rae K. Shen, Suzuki Program Coordinator
Pre-requisite:
- Instrument for daily practice (Acoustic Piano/Violin/Cello).
- CD player device for daily listening to recordings.
All courses are held at Hentschke Hall on the University of Redlands main campus.
Theory Classes
(Instructor - Dee Burke)
- Tuesday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Older Beginner/ Intermediate
- Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Younger Beginner/ Early Intermediate
In the event Theory classes are online, these are the materials needed at home:
- $14.99 Double sided music whiteboards 11 x 14 - Purchase through Amazon
- $5.99 Pens & Erasers - Purchase through Amazon
- Optional: $25.00 Bulk set of 5 Double sided music whiteboards 11 X 14 - Purchase through Amazon
Piano Enrichment Classes
Monday (Instructor – Emma Lindeman)
- 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. – Younger Group
- 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. – Older Group
Classes are on the following dates:
- September 8, 2025
- October 6, 2025
- November 3, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- February 2, 2026
- March 2, 2026
- April 13, 2026
- May 11, 2026
Violin & Cello Repertoire Classes
(Instructors – Violin: DaNece Lyman / Cello: Francisco Rangel)
Monday
- 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Tuning
- 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Class Time
Beginning Group (Bks. 1-2) alternate weeks with Advanced Group (Bks. 3 & above)
Classes are on the following dates: (*makeups if necessary)
Beg. Group:
Fall
- Aug. 25
- Sept. 8 & 22
- Oct. 6 & 20
- Nov. 3 & 17
- Dec. 1, *(8)
Spring
- Jan. 19
- Feb. 2 & 23
- Mar. 9
- Apr. 6 & 20
- May 4, 11 & 18
Adv. Group:
Fall
- Aug. 25
- Sept. 15 & 29
- Oct. 13 & 27
- Nov. 10 & 24
- Dec. 1, *(15)
Spring
- Jan. 12 & 26
- Feb. 9
- Mar. 2 & 16
- Apr. 13 & 27
- May 4 & 11
Performance Workshops – Hybrid (In Person & on Zoom)
(6:45 p.m. Choose one date each month.)
- Sept. 22, 23, 24
- Oct. 20, 21, 22
- Nov. 17, 18, 19
- Dec. 7
- Jan. 19, 20, 21
- Feb. 16, 17, 18
- Mar. 16, 17, 18
- Apr. 27, 28, 29
Formal Recitals
- October 26, 2025 – Preparatory Recitals (for New beginning students only)
- December 7, 2025 – Community Service Performances at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital
- March 1, 2026 – Annual Solo Suzuki Recitals
- May 16, 2026 – Ensemble Dress Rehearsals
- May 17, 2026 – Ensemble Recitals
Holidays (No Lessons or Classes unless arranged with Instructor)
- September 1, 2025 – Labor Day*
- November 25-28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Break
- December 22, 2025 – January 9, 2026 – Winter Break
- January 19, 2026 – MLK*
- February 16, 2026 – President's Day*
- March 23 - April 3, 2026 – Spring Break
- May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day*
*Check with your instructor!
For more program information and registration, please call the program coordinator at (909) 748-8694 or the CSMA office at (909) 748-8844.
