Suzuki Strings at NIU

Suzuki Strings at NIU https://www.niu.edu/external-programs/community-school-arts/programs/suzuki.shtml

The public page for the Suzuki violin program of NIU's Community School of the Arts (DeKalb, IL) "Where love is deep, much can be accomplished" - Shinichi Suzuki // director, Ann Montzka Smelser; teachers, Courtney Hanna-McNamara and Laurie Rodriguez

06/03/2026
Congratulations to our two 2026 NIU Suzuki Strings graduates, Marlie and Delia! We are so proud of you and all that you ...
05/03/2026

Congratulations to our two 2026 NIU Suzuki Strings graduates, Marlie and Delia! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished - this is only the beginning ❤️🎶

Hope to see you there! Student tickets are free! 💜
02/13/2026

Hope to see you there! Student tickets are free! 💜

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Great seats are still available at the door for you to join us!

This Saturday: Suzuki Strings’ annual holiday performance at the Ellwood House Museum!
12/02/2025

This Saturday: Suzuki Strings’ annual holiday performance at the Ellwood House Museum!

⛄Every year, we have the pleasure of inviting talented musicians to join us for the Holiday Open House. We are so grateful for these musicians who make time during this busy season to participate in our event! Their music provides such a wonderful ambience for guests while experiencing the magic of the Ellwood House. 🎶

❄Check out these performances and all the Ellwood House has to offer during our Holiday Open House, December 6-7!

Our very own Ms. Ann on WNIU/J 🎻
11/24/2025

Our very own Ms. Ann on WNIU/J 🎻

On Teachers’ Lounge, it's Ann Montzka Smelser.She's the Director of the Suzuki Strings Program at Northern Illinois University.Ann’s a practitioner of what’s called “the Suzuki method of music learning.” It’s based on the idea that music talent isn’t inherent, it’s something that’s...

Welcome back, Suzuki Strings! It is so good to play together (and laugh together!) again 🎶
09/26/2025

Welcome back, Suzuki Strings! It is so good to play together (and laugh together!) again 🎶

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