North Branch Calendar
2019/2020
(Lewis Center)
Suzuki Music Columbus offers a comprehensive program consisting of regular private lessons and a group class experience that builds on work done in the private lessons, provides performing experiences, and a fosters a supportive peer group of musician friends.
Private Lesson Schedule:
Private lessons are once a week as scheduled with your teacher. Lesson times are typically scheduled on a Monday through Thursday in the "after school" hours, with some morning lessons offered to preschool and homeschool students. The calendar for private lessons is typically 42 weeks of the year with 10 weeks off for holidays and breaks.
Regular Group Class Schedule for North Branch (Lewis Center):
4:45 – 5:30 Technique Classes (books 1-4)
5:30 – 5:45 Solo Recital (all students attend)
5:45 - 6:00 Community Snack Time (all students welcome)
6:00 – 6:30 Musicianship Classes (books 2-4)
6:00 - 7:30 Antonio Ensemble
Special Group Class Schedule:
Sometimes, the Tuesday group class schedule is adjusted slightly to allow for special performance opportunities, guest artist teachers, or celebration events during the school year.
Group Class Calendar 2019-2020 - NORTH BRANCH (Lewis Center)
Nov 19 Regular Group Classes
Nov 26 NO GROUP CLASSES (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 3 Regular Group Classes
Dec 10 Regular Group Classes
Dec 17 WINTER GRAND CONCERT @ Fort Hayes High School- 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Dec 18 - Jan 6 Winter Break - no group classes
Jan 7 Regular Group Classes
Jan 14 Regular Group Classes
Jan 21 Regular Group Classes
Jan 28 Regular Group Classes
Feb 4 Regular Group Classes
Feb 11. Regular Group Classes
Feb 18 Regular Group Classes
Feb 25 NO GROUP CLASSES
Mar 3 Ensembles Concert: SMC Tour Group, Vivaldi, Telemann, & Antonio Ensembles
(North Branch students go to Bexley)
Mar 10 North Branch Community Service Day*
Mar 13/14 North Branch Workshop (details TBA)
Mar 15 SUNDAY – Costa Rica Bon Voyage Concert
Mar 17 NO GROUP CLASSES
Mar 21-28 Suzuki Music Columbus Costa Rica Friendship Tour
Mar 24 NO GROUP CLASSES (Spring Break)
Mar 31. NO GROUP CLASSES (Spring Break)
Apr 7 Regular Group Classes
Apr 14 Regular Group Classes
Apr 21 Regular Group Classes
Apr 28 Regular Group Classes
May 5 Regular Group Classes
May 12 SPRING GRAND CONCERT @ Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church- 4343 Dublin Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
June 8-13 SMC Summer Camp @ Otterbein University, Westerville
(Summer camp hosted at Otterbein University) – online registration is available starting in February 2020. All SMC students are strongly encouraged to attend! Deadline is May 15 (after May 15 contact us for consideration to register late)
*SMC Community Service Day (3/10/20 - North Branch): This is an opportunity for SMC families to give service by performing concerts in our community. Venues include nursing homes, assisted living homes, hospitals, and shelters. Each group of 10-12 children will have a tour group member and faculty member as the musical leaders and parent chaperones/drivers. All students are expected to participate and Suzuki Music Columbus will present as many as five simultaneous concerts. If you have ideas for possible service concert venues contact Doug or Susan Locke. A parent volunteer coordinates these community service concerts.
Updated 11/14/2019