Chicago Suzuki Institute

For Suzuki violin, viola, cello, and piano students
Suzuki Book 1 and up |  ages 4-17
***Students must have completed their Twinkles to enroll in CSI.***

CSI's student program provides a special opportunity for children and their parents to study music in the beautiful setting of Northeastern Illinois University. While studying the Suzuki repertoire, students experience dramatic musical growth through inspired teaching from our excellent faculty, the motivating presence of their peers, and the nurturing support of their parents.

Students receive a combination of classes providing individual attention and group participation. The inspiration of the week invigorates the musical studies of the children throughout the year.

Student Recitals
Students have opportunities to perform in solo afternoon recitals during the week. Final group festival concerts and student orchestras perform on the final day.

Repertoire Review List
CSI 2026 Repertoire Review List

This list is a guide for practicing in preparation for attending the Chicago Suzuki Institute. The clinicians are given this list as a reference point for the classes. They may or may not limit the class to these pieces. In order to prepare for CSI, please have your child polish the pieces they know on the repertoire review list to the best of their ability. Much of the benefit of attending an event like this is accomplished in the preparation. Ask your teacher for motivating review suggestions and listen to the recordings of previously learned pieces. You and your child may be pleasantly surprised that they can play the "old" pieces like the recording.

Student program Tuition

Book 1-4:  $630
Includes one Suzuki master class hour, enrichment, repertoire and technique class, and a CSI T-shirt.
(4 hrs/day)

Books 5+: $730
Includes one Suzuki master class hour, orchestra, repertoire, technique class and either a small ensemble or enrichment class, and a CSI T-shirt.
(5 hrs/day)