ASO String Academy
The mission of the ASO String Academy is to provide an opportunity for excellence in the pursuit of high-quality musical education, based on the methods and philosophies of Shinichi Suzuki, Mimi Zweig and Paul Rolland. This is a proven method for developing confidence, creative thinking, and a general work ethic that will assist students' musical and non-musical endeavors. The students of the Academy receive weekly group and private lessons, as well as performance opportunities throughout the semester.
The ASO String Academy is fortunate to have a faculty of world-class musicians and teachers.
New Student? Contact the director kwilliamson@arkansassymphony.org at time of registration.
VIOLIN CLASS TIMES
- Mondays
- Book 1 Violin: Mondays 6:00 - 6:45 PM Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine
- Tuesdays
- Intermediate Class (Book 2-3): Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine
- Advanced Violin & Viola Class (Book 4+): Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine
CELLO CLASS TIMES
- Mondays
- Beginner Cello: Mondays 5:00 - 5:45 PM Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
- Book 1 Cello: Mondays 6:00 - 6:45 PM Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
- Tuesdays
- Intermediate Class (Book 2-3): Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
- Advanced Cello Class (Book 4+): Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
2025-2026 Schedule
January 19th, 2026 NO CLASSES: MLK
Tuesday, January 27th NO vln/vla. classes or lessons for Williamson, K. (River Rhapsodies)
Spring Tuition Due: January 31st, 2026
Tuesday, February 17th NO 6:00 class or 6:45 lesson for Williamson. K. (RR)
Sunday, March 22nd 2:00 PM Lobby Performance (before Masterworks)
March 23rd, 2026 - March 29th, 2026
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 3:30 PM
Friday, May 1st - Solo Recital I at 5:00 PM, Sunday, May 3rd - Solo Recital II at 12:00 PM
Make-up week:
Monday, May 4th - May 9th, 2026
Make-up week: May 4th - May 9th.
