We’re looking forward to welcoming Rachel Barton Pine for a very special recital and workshop with Suzuki Strings of Madison! For planning purposes, please know that we will have food/drinks for families at the reception after the performance.
Event Date: February 17
Location: WYSO Building
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Important Information for Performing Students
- Arrival time: 5:00 PM
- The event will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
- We know this is a tricky travel window — families are encouraged to:
- Pick students up directly from school when possible
- Carpool to the WYSO building
Drop-off & Parking Options:
- Students may be dropped off directly at WYSO. We will have parent volunteers at the door to usher kids to the room.
- Parking is available at:
- MYArts lot (SSM families only)
- Lapham Elementary
- WYSO building (along east Washington in front of the building and in the WYSO lot adjacent to Avis)
Overflow Room Available:
An additional room at WYSO will stream the workshop live, offering a more relaxed participation option.
Volunteers Needed!
We’re seeking parent volunteers to help make this exciting event a success. Events of this size rely on many helping hands, and we would be so grateful for your support.
Sign up to volunteer HERE.
Thank you for helping us make this a memorable experience for our students and community!
Tickets to Rachel Barton Pine’s MSO’s performances
Each SSM performers in Books 1-Sonora gets two free vouchers for the performance they’re playing a pre-show for. In addition, Overture Center has $4 Community Tickets Available for Rachel Barton Pine’s MSO performances. The promo code is “Suzuki.” Tickets go on sale January 30th at 11am.
Madison Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Fireworks
20 tickets per performance, 4 per patron, no seat restrictions
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Friday, February 20th – 7:30pm
Saturday, February 21st – 7:30pm
Sunday, February 22nd – 2:30pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
https://madisonsymphony.org/event/pinereturns/
Volunteering for Rachel Barton Pine Event
We’re seeking parent volunteers to help with our Rachel Barton Pine workshop on February 17. An event of this size depends on the support of many volunteers, and we’d be grateful for your help to make it a success!
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Wisconsin Union Theater Discounted Tickets
The Wisconsin Union Theater at UW has offered discounted tickets to Joyce DiDonato with Time For Three on February 12. Discounted tickets are $10 for Suzuki students, parents $25.
Below are links to the sales sites that has the code already activated for you, no need to manually enter it. If you need it, it is SUZUKISTRINGS.
Winter/Spring Calendar
NEW Overture Center Community Ticket Program Offerings
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.
Forward Theater: Ironbound
15 tickets available per show, 3 tickets per patron, orchestra side sections and balcony only.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Saturday, February 7th – 7:30pm
Overture Presents: Step Afrika!
100 tickets available, 8 tickets per patron, no restrictions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Wednesday, February 4th – 7:00pm
Madison Ballet: Pointes of View
6 tickets per performance, 2 per patron, no restrictions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Friday, February 13th – 7:00pm
Saturday, February 14th – 2:00pm
Saturday, February 14th – 7:00pm
Sunday, February 15th – 2:00pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
Madison Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Fireworks
20 tickets per performance, 4 per patron, no seat restrictions
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Friday, February 20th – 7:30pm
Saturday, February 21st – 7:30pm
Sunday, February 22nd – 2:30pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
Duck Soup Cinema: Peter Pan
50 tickets per show, 6 tickets per patron, no restrictions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Saturday, February 21st – 2:00pm
Saturday, February 21st- 7:00pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
Madison Symphony Orchestra: Felix Hell, Organ
20 tickets available, 4 tickets per patron, no restrictions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Tuesday, February 24th – 7:30pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
Overture Presents: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
100 tickets available, 8 tickets per patron, no restrictions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Thursday, February 26th – 7:30pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
Overture Presents: Dinosaur World Live
20 tickets available, 4 tickets per patron, Circle Level Only.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Saturday, February 28th – 3:00pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am
Overture Presents: Kimberly Akimbo!
40 tickets available per show, 6 tickets per patron, no restrictions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Tuesday, February 10th – 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 11th – 7:30pm
Tickets available January 30th at 11:00am


