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Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight on Ashley Pensinger-Sok, violin

"My first reaction (in my head) was - No, I don't do that! But she was right and it was shocking and humbling."
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Teacher Spotlight on George Radosavljevic, piano

"I love listening to performances by legendary pianists such as Rachmaninoff, Gilels, Richter, Horowitz, Lipatti, and Rubenstein. The list goes on and on…"
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Teacher Spotlight on Jeremiah Benham, guitar

What led you to become a Suzuki teacher? "I felt that learning and teaching are very similar processes......"
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Teacher Spotlight: Bill Kronenberg, violin

"This was a world of music and education with which I was unfamiliar. Since then, I've never looked back."
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Teacher Spotlight on Avi Friedlander, cello

"I immediately fell in love with the method (and Pam’s teaching), called my university, and quit my job......"
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Teacher Spotlight on Karin Addis, Suzuki violin & viola

"Playing in the orchestra for the Star Wars in Concert Tour was a great experience."
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Lily Henley performs at Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute
Resident Ensembles

Lili Henley, singer, fiddler and guitarist

Presented by World Class Music Live

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Nichols Concert Hall presents pianist Matthew Hagle
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

Matthew Hagle: piano

"Jesters and Gargoyles: Humor, Imagination, and Virtuosity in the Piano Repertoire"

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Music Institute Musicianship Program Registration Deadline

Musicianship Registration Deadline for 2025- 2026

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Music Institute Academy Orchestra 2025-2026 in concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Orchestra Concert

Academy Concert Season 2025 - 2026 Opener!

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Suzuki Violin Workshop
Student/Faculty Performance

Suzuki Sunday

Suzuki jamborees

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Music Institute Thanksgiving Recess

Thanksgiving Recess

Tuesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

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"Duke It Out" Nutcracker
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

Duke it Out! Nutcracker

Two shows!

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"Duke It Out" Nutcracker
Nichols Concert Hall Presents

Duke it Out! Nutcracker

Two shows!

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