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The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music

PROGRAMS

String Schedules 2025-2026

Group Classes and Orchestras

Groups sessions alternate between available weeks (see specific dates below).
Please ask your teacher which group you are in.

Download the Strings Group Classes Schedule

Download the Orchestras Schedule

Download the Concert and Dress Rehearsal Schedule (all-programs)


 

Strings Group Classes

Group classes are held on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 pm at BSMH
– The PreTwinkle Group meets in the Parlour of the main building
– All other Groups meet in the Sanctuary of the church

* Please arrive ahead of time for tuning *

Week 1: PreTwinkle and Advanced Violin Group Classes

2025:
Sep 23 (PreTwinkle, parents only.  Advanced, regular Group)
Oct 7, Oct 21
Nov 4, Nov 18
Dec 2 (dress reh 5:45-7pm), Dec 9 (Holiday Concert 5:45-7pm)

2026:
Jan 20
Feb 3, Feb 1
Mar 10, Mar 31
Apr 14, Apr 28
May 5 (dress reh 5:45-7pm), May 12 (Spring Concert 5:45-7pm)

Week 2: Book 1 Violin and Book 2-4 Violin Group Classes

2025:
Sep 30 (Book 1, parents only.  Book 2-4, regular Group)
Oct 14, Oct 28
Nov 11, Nov 25
Dec 2 (dress reh 5:45-7pm), Dec 9 (Holiday Concert 5:45-7pm)

2026:
Jan 27
Feb 10, Feb 24
Mar 3, Mar 24
Apr 7, Apr 21
May 5 (dress reh), May 12 (Spring Concert 5:45-7pm)

 

Orchestras

Orchestra rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm in the Sanctuary at BSMH unless otherwise stated
Please arrive ahead of time for tuning


Week 1 – Senior Orchestra

2025:
Sep 23
Oct 7, Oct 21
Nov 4*, Nov 8*, Nov 9*, Nov 18
Dec 2 (dress reh 5:45-7pm), Dec 9 (Holiday Concert 5:45-7pm)

* NOTE: Rehearsals on Nov 4, Nov 8, and Nov 9 will be held in Dundas, with the Dundas Valley Orchestra.  More information will be provided.

2026:
Jan 20
Feb 3, Feb 17
Mar 10, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 28
May 5 (dress reh 5:45-7pm)
May 12 (Spring Concert 5:45-7pm)

Week 2 – Junior Orchestra

2025:
Sep 30
Oct 14, Oct 28
Nov 11, Nov 25
Dec 2 (dress reh 5:45-7pm), Dec 9 (Holiday Concert 5:45-7pm)

2026:
Jan 27
Feb 10, Feb 24
Mar 3, Mar 24
Apr 7, Apr 21
May 5 (dress reh), May 12 (Spring Concert 5:45-7pm), May 31 (3-4pm Ensemble Concert)

Contact Us

Contact us for more information about our school or to schedule a visit and see if our school is a great fit for you.

Email Us 905-519-4104

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