NOTES ABOUT GROUP CLASSES

TIMELINESS

Teachers intend to BEGIN Group Class promptly at their starting times.  Students need to arrive EARLY so they can take off coats, greet friends, get a drink of water, use the bathroom, and have their violins tuned. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early for Group Classes.  If there is a class before your class, please take the opportunity to observe, learn from, and support the class preceding your class. Also, feel free to observe classes beyond your child’s level for inspiration and ideas.

ATTENDANCE

Regular Group Class attendance is vital to your child’s Suzuki Education.  In addition to private lessons, Suzuki children participate in regular group lessons at which they learn from and are motivated by each other. Also, each student adds something special to each class—we miss you when you are not here!  Please call/email your teacher and leave a message at the Conservatory if you need to miss Group Class so you can receive any important information or assignments.  You can make arrangements to make-up the missed class by attending or observing another class that is close to your child’s level.

PARTICIPATION

As the Suzuki Parent/Practice-Partner, your attendance of and participation in Group Class is fundamental, especially at the early levels.  In Pre-Twinkle, Twinkle, and Early Book One Classes, the attending parent should be prepared to participate in the class.  Taking notes is highly recommended and encouraged for all levels.  Take notes on pieces your child does not yet play as it will help greatly when your child reaches those pieces in the repertoire. 

ASSIGNMENTS

Please write down your Group Class assignments on your most recent Private Lesson Sheet and/or inform your individual instructor of any Group Class supplemental or review assignments.