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Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight on Meret Bitticks, flute

"The Suzuki philosophy’s approach of meeting children at appropriate developmental levels and making sure students can be successful at every step really resonated with me."
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Teacher Spotlight: Mary Drews, Suzuki piano

"My favorite piece to teach would have to be Allegro in Book I. That short little gem opens up a world of emotion and expression to the beginning student. It's fun to see that musical spark ignite. They love playing it and practicing it!"
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Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: John Glew, violin and viola

" What’s on your listening list right now?" John's surprising response >>
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Teacher Spotlight on Cecilia Ham, cello

"Open your ears to listen!"
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Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Kate Nir, piano

"I learned how to teach children to play the piano musically and with physical control that was beyond my imagination prior to the training."
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Teacher Spotlight: Jay Kolin, Suzuki Piano

"I had always wanted to live in Africa, probably because it was so remote from my suburban Connecticut upbringing."
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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Chamber Music Concert

and Academy Family Potluck

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Suzuki Violin Workshop
Student/Faculty Performance

Suzuki Sunday

Suzuki jamborees

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Music Institute's Adult Student performing, Audra Wilson
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Student Recitals

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Music Institute's Adult Student performing, Audra Wilson
Student/Faculty Performance

Adult Student Recitals

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Chicago a Cappella performs at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Resident Ensembles

Chicago a cappella presents: Holidays a cappella

Program by John William Trotter | Music Direction by John William Trotter and Ryan Cox

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Music Institute Winter Recess

Winter Recess

Monday, December 22, 2025- Sunday, January 4, 2026

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Music Institute group classes and ensembles resume

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Fall semester 2025 resumes

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Last Monday of Fall Semester group classes and ensembles

Last day of Fall Semester Monday group classes and ensembles

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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