KC Suzuki Institute - June 23-27 2025
At the Kansas City Suzuki Institute, we understand the importance of creating a welcoming and comfortable learning environment. Our institute is committed to providing high-quality music education to students of all ages. Our experienced faculty members strive to nurture the musical growth of each student.
Through individual and group lessons, students develop not only their musical abilities but also important life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and self-expression. Our supportive community fosters a sense of camaraderie and encourages students to explore their full potential.
Cello, violin and viola students studying in Suzuki Book 1 - 10 and beyond are welcome to come join us at the Kansas City Suzuki Institute and embark on a musical journey that will inspire and enrich your life. Students must be past their twinkles to participate in the institute.
Student Registration Options:
Kansas City Suzuki Institute - Morning Only - $275
Students will receive an hour of masterclass, and an hour of repertoire class either 9-11am or 10am-12pm; exact morning schedule for each child will be released on the Sunday before institute begins. A grown-up must attend with the child for the morning hours (teenagers do not need to have a parent present.) No age or level minimum.
KC Afternoon String Camp – $375
1:30-4:30pm Daily - Activities such as – Orchestra, Fiddle, Zumba, Mandolin for Beginners, Yoga and Musicianship. Parents are welcome to attend in the afternoon, but are allowed to drop off their child for these hours. KC Afternoon String Camp is only open to students age 7 or older and in Book 2 and up, or age 7 or older with 3 years of prior orchestra experience. An audition video is required for placement purposes – please submit a video with your child performing a 2-3 minute solo. KC Afternoon String Camp is included in for the KC Institute Full Day Participants.
Kansas City Suzuki Institute – Full Day participants - $575
Full Day students will have 2 hours of instruction in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Students will receive an hour of masterclass, and an hour of repertoire class either 9-11am or 10am-12pm; exact morning schedule for each child will be released on the Sunday before institute begins. Full Day Institute is only open to students age 7 or older and in Book 2 and up, or age 7 or older with 3 years of prior orchestra experience. An audition video is required for placement purposes – please submit a video with your child performing a 2-3 minute solo. A grown-up must attend with the child for the morning hours (teenagers do not need to have a parent present.) Parents are welcome to attend in the afternoon, but are allowed to drop off their child for the afternoon activities.
Video Submissions: Full Day and Afternoon Participants will need to submit a 2-3 minute Video Recording of a solo, by May 1st, for level placement purposes only. Please make an Unlisted Youtube video of your child’s recording, and share it via email to kc.suzuki.institute@gmail.com no later than May 1st.
Check-in, orientation meeting and a Suzuki play-in will happen in the afternoon and early evening of Sunday, June 22. On the weekdays, June 23-27 students will have their daily schedule, plus optional special evening events. The week will wrap up with a final student performance on Friday evening!
All institute instruction will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church at 6306 Roe Ave. Prairie Village, KS.
