Suzuki Student Institute

June 28 - July 2, 2026

About the Institute

Suzuki Student Institute offers 5 days of musical instruction and training from qualified, registered Suzuki instructors including group and technique classes, masterclasses, and enrichment courses such as eclectic styles, choir, and string orchestra. Students will benefit from learning alongside their peers and from teachers other than their home teachers. Learning from various perspectives and styles at the institute provides a rich, multi-faceted, and inspiring experience for students, parents, and teachers!

A parent/guardian must accompany their student at all times. This includes moving to and from various locations on campus and during meals. If you elect to reside on campus, the student and parent/guardian will share a suite-style room. Families will have the option to sign up for a Half-Suite: one bedroom with a shared bathroom (houses one adult and one child in a shared room; shares a bathroom with another family) or a Full-Suite: two bedrooms with a private bathroom (houses up to four people, at least one adult, two people per room; does not share a bathroom with another family).

Faculty

Lindsay Crofts - Violin

Hanna Do - Collaborative Pianist

Ingrid Gerling - Children's Chorus

Neil Fong Gillfillan - Latin Music

Hollie Greenwood - Double Bass

Mary Margaret Haraden - Violin/Viola

Diane Lange - Music + Movement

Jenny McHenry - Suzuki Orchestra

Oscar Soler - Violin

Cello faculty info coming soon!

Tuition & Fees
  • $30 – Registration Fee
  • $770 – Tuition 
    • Early bird tuition rate $670 if registered on or before April 30
  • $400 – Housing - Half-Suite (optional; includes housing and parking)
    • The Half-Suite houses one adult and one child in a shared room and shares a bathroom with another family.
  • $650 – Housing - Full-Suite (optional; includes housing and parking)
    • The Full-Suite houses up to four people, at least one adult, two people per room and does not share a bathroom with another family.
  • $100 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure)
  • $275 – Meal Plan (optional; includes all meals beginning with lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day)
    • The cost covers one parent/guardian and one student.
    • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hal or go off campus.
  • $25 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

Students have the opportunity to participate in up to two elective courses based on their book level at no additional cost. You will select your elective options on the "Education/Background" page of the registration form.

*If housing is selected, a parent/guardian must reside on campus with their student. The Half-Suite housing cost covers two people (parent/guardian and child), and the Full-Suite housing cost covers four people (at least one parent/guardian and up to three children). We are unable to offer a pro-rated cost if fewer than four people choose to reside in Full-Suite housing.

If you plan to have more than one parent/guardian and/or more than one student participate, please email music.camps@unt.edu BEFORE registering to learn more about your housing and meal plan options.

Registration Information

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Strings) and Program (Suzuki Student Institute - Instrument). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

Registration Deadline

  • June 1, 2026

Registration Policy

  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
  • Enrollment is limited.
Refund Policy
  • Requested by May 15, 2026 – Full refund less $130 administrative fee
  • Requested by June 1, 2026 – Full refund less $230 administrative fee
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after June 1, 2026.
    • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day. 
Sample Schedule
  Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
9:00am Orientation Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or enrichment
10:00am Play-In Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment
11:00am Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Celebration Concert
12:00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch X
1:00pm Recital Recital Recital Recital X
2:00pm Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment Masterclass or Enrichment X
3:00pm Technique or Enrichment Technique or Enrichment Technique or Enrichment Technique or Enrichment X
4:00pm Repertoire Repertoire Repertoire Repertoire X


Sample schedule is subject to change; a more detailed schedule will be provided at orientation.

Are you a parent with specific questions about the Suzuki Student Institute? Please reach out to Rachel Samson, rxsamson@gmail.com 

For questions about housing, meal plans, and Acceptd registration, please contact us at music.camps@unt.edu