Register by: August 21st
Full Tuition by: September 15th
Download the String Academy Handbook
There will be no class or lessons on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
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 virtual performance opportunities throughout the semester.
The ASO String Academy is fortunate to have a faculty of world-class musicians and teachers. To learn more about our amazing faculty, please click on their names below.
Faculty Contact Information
Katherine Williamson Director /Violin Instructor
- Telephone: 501-666-1761, Ext. 109
- Email: kwilliamson@arkansassymphony.org
Timothy MacDuff / Violin Instructor
- Email: timothy.macduff.jr@gmail.com
Geronimo Oyenard / Violin Instructor
Joanna Klett / Cello instructor
- Telephone: 501-666-1761, Ext. 121
- Email: jklett@arkansassymphony.org
Schedule and Fees
FALL DATES Monday, August 28th - Saturday, December 16th 2023
NO CLASS or LESSONS November 20th - November 26th 2023
SPRING DATES Monday, January 22nd - Sunday, May 12th 2024
NO CLASS or LESSONS March 18th - March 24th 2024
Halloween Concert: Saturday, October 28th 2023 @ 3:00 PM
Fall Recitals: Saturday, December 16th @ 3:00 PM & Saturday, December 16th @ 5:00 PM
Spring Gala: Saturday, April 20th 2024 @ 3:00 PM
Spring Recitals: Saturday May 11th 2024 @ 5:00 PM &; Sunday, May 12th 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Offering weekly private and group lessons for violin and cello
- For violin, we accept students ages 4 -18.
- For cello, we accept students ages 7-18.
- Offering group and individual performance opportunities
- Private lessons once a week (lesson length and teacher assignment determined by the
instructor)
*please check with instructor before registering for a new lesson duration - Teachers for the private lesson might be different from the group lesson
- Private lessons once a week (lesson length and teacher assignment determined by the
Fees (based on the length of private lessons):
- 30-minute private lesson: $500
- 45-minute private lesson: $660
- 60-minute private lesson: $820
- Fees include all group and private lessons and activities in the semester
- Any non-ASO String Academy student of Ms. Jo or Ms. Katherine is welcome to attend any
group class with a donation to the Education Department of $50/semester.
DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE DIRECTOR WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP OR FOR A COPY OF ACADEMY HANDBOOK
VIOLIN CLASS TIMES
- Allegro Violin: Mondays 5:15 - 6:00 PM Byrne Hall WILLIAMSON (Beginner Class)
- Vivace Violin: Mondays 4:15 - 5:00 PM Byrne Hall WILLIAMSON (Intermediate Class)
- Presto Violin: Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:45 PM Byrne Hall WILLIAMSON (Advanced Class)
CELLO CLASS TIMES
- Beginning/Book One Cello: Mondays 5:15 - 5:45 PM Fitzgerald Hall KLETT
- Book Two/Three Cello: Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:45 PM Fitzgerald Hall KLETT
- Advanced Cello: Mondays 6:00 - 6:45 PM Fitzgerald Hall KLETT
