Young Artists Program

The NESI Young Artist Program is designed to advance Suzuki students with strong music reading skills.

The NESI Young Artist Program Student Requirements:

  • Violin, Viola, and Cello: Suzuki students in books 3-5

  • Piano and Guitar: Suzuki students in books 4 (or equivalent)

  • Strong reading skills

  • To ensure proper placement in an ensemble, please upload a video of your student performing a recently polished piece. All audition videos must be submitted by April 1st.

The NESI Young Artist Program Includes:

  • Five classes, daily:

    • Masterclass: 3 students per hour lesson

    • Group class: students working at the same book level**

    • Students in Book 3 Violin, Viola, and Cello will participate in the Young Artists String Ensemble, which serves as an introductory chamber orchestra experience.

    • Violin, Viola and Cello students in Books 4 and 5 AND Book 4 Piano and Guitar students will take part in a Chamber Ensemble.

    • Two enrichment classes