Congratulations to Sonora for an incredible tour to San Diego! You represented SSM and Madison with great success. Pictures are below!
Both the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra are presenting wonderful concerts this month. Nothing brightens a dreary January like some beautiful music! A reminder that Suzuki Strings receives greatly discounted tickets through the Overture Community Ticket program ($4). Details on the program are listed below.
A reminder to please visit the website to pay spring tuition before Tuesday, January 21st–after that a late fee will be added for tuition.
Spring Tuition
Spring group classes are now available for purchase on the SSM website under the STORE section. Please visit this link to view and purchase your child’s group class tuition. Class prices are the same as Fall 2024. Tuition is due by the first day of group classes, which is Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Strings Ensemble and RCM Theory classes will continue through May! We will continue to offer multi-level and viola classes at Covenant on Monday evenings. Class dates are January 13/27, February 10/29, March 10/31, April 14/28. *The Multi-level Monday group class offering will depend on the number of students registered*
For families joining us for the first time this spring, please complete the Registration Form in addition to making your purchase. This ensures we have all the necessary information to provide the best experience for you and your child.
SSM Barn Dance–Saturday, February 15th
You don’t want to miss the SSM Barn Dance on Saturday, February 15th! SSM students will perform fiddling tunes, followed by community dancing with a bluegrass band and caller. Students will be working on fiddling tunes in group classes to prepare for this event. Saturday February 15, Goodman Community Center (214 Waubesa St, Madison). Fiddling and Dancing 4-6PM (open to the public). Potluck 6-8PM (SSM students and families.)
Please match the level of your student (consult with your home teacher) for repertoire to learn for this fun event. The links to purchase the books are listed below. We have used these books in all previous barn dance events. Learn as many tunes as you can!
Books
The American Fiddle Method – Brian Wicklund – americanfiddlemetho
and other outlets: sharmusic.com, Johnso
MadFiddle Vol. 1 – Shauncey Ali – madfiddlelessons.com/books
Click HERE for a printable PDF.
This project is supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from the Frautchi and Rowland Foundations, Diane Ballweg, and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation.
January Review List
Monday Viola and Mixed-Level Violin Classes at Covenant
Classes will meet January 13/27, February 10/29, March 10/31, April 14/28.
Overture Center Community Ticket Program
Suzuki Strings takes part in Overture Center’s Community Ticket program. The Community Ticket Program helps ensure that all people, regardless of economic ability, have access to the performing arts. Through partnerships with more than 100 local social services organizations, the program reaches families throughout Dane County that are able to receive tickets for $3, and Broadway shows are $4.25. Occasionally we will be offered tickets for certain shows, and I’ll post them here. The promo code for the concerts is SUZUKI.
These tickets will be available starting on Monday, December 30th at 11am.
If you have any issues with your promo code or getting tickets, it would be best to email or call the ticket office, since I will be out of office until January 2nd. You may email tickets@overture.org or call 608-258-4141 for assistance.
Overture will have holiday hours. Please see list of hours below: Monday, December 23: 11am – 5pm, Closed: Tuesday, December 24 to Sunday, December 29, Monday, December 30: 11am – 5pm, Tuesday, December 31: 4pm – 7pm, Wednesday, January 1, 2025: 4pm – 7:30pm.
Overture Presents – Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson: 20 tickets available, 3 tickets per patron, no seat restrictions. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Sunday, January 12th – 2:00pm
Overture Presents – Duck Soup: Yes or No: 50 tickets per show, 10 tickets per patron, no restriction. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Saturday, January 18th – 2:00pm. Saturday, January 18th – 7:00pm
Madison Symphony Orchestra – Beethoven x3. 20 tickets per show, 4 tickets per patron, no restriction. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Friday, January 17th – 7:30pm, Saturday, January 18th – 7:30pm, Sunday, January 19th – 2:30pm
Overture Presents – Insidious: The Further You Fear: 20 tickets available, 2 tickets per patron, mezzanine only. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Thursday, January 23rd – 7:30pm
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra – Masterworks II: Marquez & Meyers: 25 tickets available, 5 tickets per patron, balcony only. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Friday, January 24th – 7:30pm
Overture Presents – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. 30 tickets available, 5 tickets per patron, balcony only. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Wednesday, January 29th – 7:30pm
