Community Music Institute
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Featuring the Suzuki Strings Program and Chamber Players
Where quality string instruction creates new possibilities for children.
Mission Statement: The Suzuki Strings Program and Chamber Players provide comprehensive string instrument instruction designed to develop musicianship, exceptional instrumental skill, and a life-long appreciation of the musical arts.
Comprehensive Instruction
• Weekly individual lessons with trained teachers
• Weekly repertoire and technique classes
• Frequent performance opportunities
• Parent education and enrichment classes
Learning Community
• UO string students mentoring children
• Parents working with their children on common goals
• A community of families committed to learning through music
Nurturing Children
• Developing the whole child through a nurturing learning environment
• New opportunities for musical and social growth
• Participation in community arts events
Statement of Purpose: CMI seeks to provide growth for UO pedagogy students and for community students and their parents through long-term mentorship. CMI seeks to enhance positive exposure of the School of Music to the public by • Creating instructional and performance opportunities for SSP & CP students and their parents at the School of Music • Creating performance opportunities for SSP & CP students as a representation of School of Music grassroots efforts in other public venues • Creating liaisons with other community arts organizations • Encouraging support of School Of Music events and endeavors
The Community Music Insitute at the University of Oregon offers comprehensive, high quality string instruction to children. Dedicated faculty and UO student string teachers serve students ages four and older in Eugene and surrounding communities.
Founded in 1997, the Community Music Institute has collaborated with numerous arts organizations including the Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Festival of American Music, UO Chamber Music Series, Arts Umbrella, Hult Center SHOcase, and UO Symphony Orchestra.
The Chamber Players Program
Chamber Players is the CMI's chamber music program for middle and high school string players. Unique to the Eugene metro area, the program provides chamber music coaching and performance opportunities to a select group of students, selected by audition each spring.
Call 541.346.5660 or email cmi@uoregon.edu to set up an audition for the Chamber Players 2010-11 season.
The Suzuki Strings Program
Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) believed that all children could develop musical ability. Applying simple characteristics of language learning to music instruction, Suzuki successfully created an environment conducive to developing exceptional musical skills in children. These language-learning characteristics included an early beginning, parent involvement, immersion in the musical "language," and lots of praise and enouragement!
Like Suzuki, we believe that "every child can"! The Suzuki Strings Program is a creative and inclusive learning community where the primary goal is to develop children with a love of the arts and the skills of self-discipline, teamwork, and self-expression. What sets CMI apart is the quality of well-rounded musicians our program has developed within this fun and nurturing environment: we're proud to be able to prepare our most passionate students effectively for serious music study in high school, college, and beyond.
Interested in Enrolling Your Child? Join us!
New students as young as 4 are taken from our waiting list every fall term. Parents follow an instructional course to prepare them for practicing with their child using the Suzuki Method during the beginning of fall term. In October, parents bring their child to observe classes and other children playing. This serves to strengthen the children’s desire to play violin or cello and to help them assimilate the behavior necessary to profit from the instruction.
In addition to weekly individual lessons, Suzuki Strings students receive weekly group classes in repertoire, music reading, and performance development. Individual lessons and group class for new beginners begin the middle of fall term for the children whose parents have completed the Parent Class.
It is never "too early" to be put on the waiting list!
Call (541) 346-5660 or email CMI at cmi@uoregon.edu and include the following information: Your name, your child’s name and date of birth, address, phone number and email address. You will be contacted in September with dates and times for the parent meetings.
While waiting for the fall term parent-classes, you are invited to come and observe lessons, groups and concerts. Many groups occur at the Music School on Saturday mornings during the school year between 9 and 11:30. Please call or email CMI to confirm the schedule before attending.
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