Offerings

Private Lessons, Suzuki Groups, Eurhythmics Class, Performance Class, Chamber Music, Formal Recitals, Achievement Program

What You Can Expect From Us

We will provide the highest quality instruction in Suzuki violin. Your children will learn from the best teachers in the best learning environment - a university setting. We believe that music instruction should be available to every child and to that end we accept every child who applies.

We will interview every new student for placement with the appropriate teacher. We believe that a good match between a student and a teacher is extremely important to a successful and fulfilling learning experience.

For very young beginners, age 3-5, we recommend Suzuki instruction. By age 6-7, we recommend that a student begin or continue using the traditional method.

What We Expect From You

In order for this program to be successful we expect students and parents to be as committed to the work as our faculty. We expect students to practice daily and to complete all assignments given at the lesson. We expect students to take the appropriate musicianship classes and to demonstrate good progress. We suggest that parents attend all private lessons, especially with young children; and daily supervision of home practicing. Finally we suggest that each student or parent keep a practice journal.

Eurhythmics Class

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Chamber Music

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Performance Class

The weekly Performance Class is part of the core curriculum. The purpose of this class is to give students even more experience performing in public. We often hear “I played perfectly at home, but I don’t know what happened on the stage.” No matter how well the piece is prepared, the mind may play tricks during a performance. To avoid unfortunate mistakes and memory slips students must learn how to focus, direct their thinking process to artistic goals rather than the notes, and most importantly to project confidence. I always tell my students “Doubt and criticize every note when you practice, but be the greatest on stage”. ”You can’t recreate the performance environment at home or even at your lessons because of the lack of an audience. This is why this class is irreplaceable for every performing student.

Formal Recitals

In addition to the weekly Performance Class, 3 formal recitals and 4 dedicated Suzuki Recitals are held during the year.

Achievement Program

City Music Center is proud to offer students the opportunity to participate in the Carnegie Hall and Royal Conservatory Achievement Program. This program is optional for all CMC students.

Please visit their website to learn more about the program.

Faculty

Joe Petron, Chair
Jeff Irwin
Marian Irwin
Alesha Smith