Registrations are open!
We’re excited to host the Summer Music Program at Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport! The program is a partnership between the Centenary Youth Orchestra and the Centenary Suzuki School.
Get ready for days filled with exciting music classes, collaborative chamber music, skill-building, and the joy of making great music together! We cannot wait to witness the joy and growth that will unfold as we come together for a week filled with harmonies, melodies, and the shared passion for music.
The Centenary Suzuki Institute
June 3-6, 2026
A Suzuki Institute is a specialized summer music education program inspired by the Suzuki philosophy. Institutes typically offer intensive summer music training for students, parents, and teachers who follow the Suzuki approach. During the Institute, participants will engage in daily lessons, group classes, performances, and various musical activities, providing an immersive and enriching experience. These institutes are held globally and we are excited to offer one here in Shreveport!
The Centenary Suzuki Institute will be a full 4-day program. Several nationally recognized, professional musicians with Suzuki training will work with our students for masterclasses, group classes, and orchestra. Each student will have 4-5 hours of classes everyday. All advanced students will additionally be placed in an orchestra. We also offer extra classes such as fiddling and choir.
We accept students for VIOLIN, VIOLA and CELLO, for all Suzuki Book levels and beyond. However, at this time, we do not plan to offer a Pre-Twinkle class, the requirement for a student to be enrolled is to have Lightly Row polished.
If you have any questions regarding the Suzuki Institute, please contact Mr. Charles Regauer at cregauer@centenary.edu
The CYO Chamber Music Program
June 2-5, 2026
Experience the joy of making music with friends at the Centenary Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Program, taking place from June 2-5. Open to musicians of all ages and instruments who can read music, this summer program offers the opportunity to refine your skills in small instrument groups, with assigned coaches and pre-class practice materials tailored to your age, grade, and skill level. Dive deeper into music theory through daily classes covering notation, key signatures, rhythm, and more, while also enjoying the addition of an orchestra this year. Cap off the experience with a formal recital, live-streamed for friends and family, followed by a pizza and soda gathering. From all activities to daily coaching sessions and snack breaks, immerse yourself in a week of musical enrichment and camaraderie. Register now to secure your spot and embark on a memorable musical journey!
If you have any questions regarding the CYO Chamber Music Program, please contact Mr. Dan at dsantelices@centenary.edu
June 2-6, 2026
Can you do both programs?
YES! It is possible to sign up for the Suzuki Institute and the Chamber Music Program at the same time. You will get the best of both worlds: with Suzuki Group Classes, Masterclasses, Orchestra and a Chamber Music Group. It is an intense music program, for five days, available only for Suzuki Violin, Viola or Cello students in Books 4 and above.
If you have any questions if this is the right choice, please contact Mr. Charles at cregauer@centenary.edu
You can have lunches at the Centenary too!
This summer, we’re serving up something extra special for students and families in the Centenary Summer Music Program—meal plans! Forget the hassle of packing lunches or last-minute food runs because the College Cafeteria has you covered. With a rotating menu featuring a main food line, salad bar, pizza or burgers, and a dessert station (yes, there’s an ice cream machine!), everyone’s taste buds will be happy. The cafeteria also make accomodation for food restrictions and allergies. And the best part? It’s just $10 per person per day if you snag the meal plan in advance. Stress less, eat more, and focus on hitting all the right notes this summer! To purchase your meal plans, click on the button below:
TUITION
- Suzuki Strings Institute: $450 + $30 late fee after April 1
- Suzuki Strings Institute + CYO Chamber Music Program: $565 + $30 late fee after April 1
- CYO Chamber Music Program: $260 + $30 late fee after April 1
Early bird registration ends on March 31. A $30 late fee will be added beginning April 1.
Registration closes on May 1.
Tuition includes all classes, and one institute t-shirt. We do not charge for elective fees or different levels. We keep it simple, aiming to offer the best experience at the lowest possible price.
In the event that you must cancel your registration, submit written notice to the Centenary Suzuki Institute by emailing cregauer@centenary.edu. Cancellations and withdrawals will be processed as follows:
- Written notice received prior to May 1st: Tuition 100% refundable except a $30 cancellation fee.
- Written notice received after May 1st: No refunds.
Compare Programs
If you are not sure which program is ideal for your child, check the comparison table below, talk to your private teacher or contact us:
Centenary Suzuki Institute
$450 + $30- For SUZUKI Students Only
- Suzuki Books 1-3 recommended
- Violin, Viola or Cello
- 5h daily
- Masterclasses (three or four students per hour, depending on level)
- No Chamber Group Class
- Suzuki Group Class
- Technique Group Class
- Two additional classes: Choir, Theory, Fiddling, Orchestra or Arts
Institute + Chamber Program
$535 + $30- For SUZUKI Students Only
- Book 4 and up
- Violin, Viola or Cello
- 5-6h daily
- Masterclasses (two or three students per hour, depending on level)
- Chamber Group Class
- Suzuki Group Class
- Orchestra
- One additional class: Choir, Theory, Fiddling, Arts or Technique Class
- Chamber and Orchestra Concert
- Optional Lunch Time Activities: Trivia, Theory Olympics, Scavenger Hunt, etc.
- Access to the prestigious snack room
Chamber Music Program
$260 + $30- For all music students
- All levels who can read music
- All instruments
- 3h daily
- No Masterclasses
- Chamber Group Class
- Theory Class
- Orchestra
- No technique group classes, fiddling or choir.
- Chamber and Orchestra Concert
- Optional Lunch Time Activities: Trivia, Theory Olympics, Scavenger Hunt, etc.
- Access to the prestigious snack room
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