<\/p>\n[vc_row type=\u201din_container\u201d full_screen_row_position=\u201dmiddle\u201d scene_position=\u201dcenter\u201d text_color=\u201ddark\u201d text_align=\u201dleft\u201d overlay_strength=\u201d0.3\u2033 shape_divider_position=\u201dbottom\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d][vc_column column_padding=\u201dno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_position=\u201dall\u201d background_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 column_link_target=\u201d_self\u201d column_shadow=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201dnone\u201d width=\u201d1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit=\u201ddefault\u201d tablet_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d phone_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d column_border_width=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201dsolid\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d][vc_column_text]Dolce Strings Suzuki Group Classes are open to Suzuki violin, viola, cello and bass students, of all ages and levels, from pre-twinkle through Book 10, currently studying with a Suzuki Teacher. In addition to class, we have numerous group performance opportunities throughout the year, both formal and informal, including community service opportunities as well. Repertoire includes music from the Suzuki Literature, traditional Texas fiddle tunes, and more. Any non-Suzuki music will be provided after your application is received. Instruction in theory and musicianship will also be included. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like Dolce Strings to perform for your organization, please contact us<\/a>. We are always excited to have a new performance venue!<\/em><\/p>\n

If you are a Suzuki Violin, viola, cello or bass student, we invite you to join us! Our group classes are a long-term opportunity to learn and perform with an ensemble year-round.<\/p>\n

Currently all classes are in-person but we will have simultaneous options for online participation with Zoom.<\/p>\n

Click here for a printable calendar and enrollment form<\/a><\/p>\n

Group Class Schedule (Central Time \u2013 Houston)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mondays
\n<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>5:30-7:00pm \u2013 all ages, levels and instruments<\/p>\n

In-Person Location:<\/strong>
\nChrist Church Sugar Land<\/a>, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479<\/p>\n

Online Option:<\/strong>
\nFor our out-of-town friends and those more comfortable online, we will also have simultaneous participation online with Zoom. Contact us<\/a> for the link.<\/p>\n

Tuition
\n<\/strong>Monthly: $78.00 (Sept-May)
\nFall: $295.00 \u00a0 <\/span>Spring: $295.00
\nSchool Year: $555.00 (Sept-May)
\nSummer: $185.00 (Jun & Aug)
\n*<\/i><\/b>*<\/i><\/b>Tuition includes group classes and concerts. Fees for master classes, theory books, HMTA Theory Test, McKenzie\u2019s Workshop, etc. not included in tuition.<\/i><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Fall<\/strong>
\nSep. 11, 18, 25
\nOct. 16
\nNov. 6, 13, 27
\nDec. 4, 11<\/p>\n

Spring<\/strong>
\nJan. 22, 29
\nFeb. 5, 12
\nApr. 15, 22, 29
\nMay 6, 13<\/p>\n

Summer<\/strong>
\nJun. 3, 17
\nAug. 19, 26<\/p>\n

Concerts and Events:
\n<\/b>September
\n<\/strong>8 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n11 \u2013 100 Review Challenge Ice Cream Party
\nOctober<\/strong>
\n6 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n14 \u2013 Master Class*
\n22 \u2013 Pumpkin Patch<\/a> Group Concert
\nNovember
\n<\/strong>3 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n4 \u2013 Community Arts Fall Solo Festival*
\nDecember<\/strong>
\n1 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n11 \u2013 Christmas Party
\n16 \u2013 Christmas Group Concert
\n18 \u2013 Online Christmas Family Concert
\nJanuary<\/strong>
\n5 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\nFebruary<\/strong>
\n2 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n4 \u2013 Master Class*
\n5 \u2013 Music Theory Night
\n12 \u2013 IMTA\/TMTA Theory Test**
\nMarch<\/strong>
\n1 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n2 \u2013 Fiddlepalooza!<\/a>** Workshop
\nApril
\n<\/strong>5 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\nTBA \u2013 McKenzie\u2019s Fiddle & Suzuki Workshop<\/a> in Burleson, TX**
\n21 \u2013 Master Class*
\n26 \u2013 Academy Spring Recital
\nMay<\/strong>
\n3 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n11 \u2013 Group Concert \u2013 Intermission Interlude for Fort Bend Symphony Concert<\/a>
\n13 \u2013 Project Night and End-of-Year Party
\n20 \u2013 Master Class*
\nJune<\/strong>
\n3 \u2013 Master Class*
\n7 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\nJuly<\/strong>
\n12 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\nAugust<\/strong>
\n12 \u2013 Master Class*
\n16 \u2013 Friday Fiddle Jam
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

**Please note, some events may have additional fees<\/em><\/p>\n

Other events<\/strong>
\nDolce Music Academy solo recitals, master classes and other events are open to group class participants. For some events, there may be an additional fee.
\nSTXSA-Southeast Texas Suzuki Association events are open to group class participants. Those events are not listed on this calendar. Please\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>visit www.stxsa.org<\/a> for an event listing and to become a STXSA Family Member online. STXSA event discounts are available for STXSA Family Members.
\nGroup class participants are also invited to participate in the IMTA\/TMTA<\/a> Theory program, including the yearly Theory Test, if they wish.
\nWe are members of the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)<\/a>, Southeast Texas Suzuki Association (STXSA), American String Teachers Association (ASTA), Independent Music Teachers Association (IMTA), Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA)<\/a>, and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)<\/a>. Our students may participate in all eligible events offered by those associations.<\/p>\n

Curriculum<\/strong>
\nThe music curriculum in the Suzuki Method books and CD\u2019s will be used in addition to supplementary materials. Texas-style fiddling repertoire and other musical styles in addition to classical will be incorporated. Ear training, note reading, music theory, ensemble playing, recitals, performances, etc. will be addressed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n

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