3 Day Festival 

Violin - Cello – Piano – Viola – Flute – Guitar - SECE

Fun classes, Play-ins, and concerts. A great occasion for learning, sharing, and making music in an encouraging Suzuki environment that will help sustain and motivate us to keep moving towards our goals.

See – SSF 2026 FEES and Terms & Conditions

See – Benefits of attending a Suzuki Festival

Special Guest Tutors:

• Violin - Koen Rens (BEL) - Bio

• Cello - Akira Nakajima (JPN) - Bio

• Piano - Seizo Azuma (JPN) - Bio

• Viola - Lisa Grosman (VIC) - Bio

• Guitar - Zeah Riordan (VIC) - Bio

• Flute - Nathalie Resciniti (VIC) - Bio

Our invited guests will join local and interstate teachers to provide a rich and exciting program for all students.

Student Programs:

• Piano programs - see details here Suzuki Piano Conference and Notes on the Play-in Revision List

• Enrolment numbers are limited and will be processed in order of receipt.

• Viola, Flute, and Guitar programs will proceed when minimum numbers have enrolled.

• All applicants must be active 2026 members of their local Suzuki Association.

Junior Program

Book 1 students – All instruments

A shorter daily program for junior students, which will consist of a Tutorial, enrichment class and play-in for string students.

Standard Program

Violin Book 2-8      Cello Book 2-8      Piano Book 2-6     Viola /Flute/Guitar Book 2+

All students participating in the standard program will work in small group tutorials focusing on developing key points such as tone production, musical expression, technique, and posture.

Students will experience a range of level appropriate classes including ensembles, play-ins, tone & technique classes, repertoire classes and musical enrichment.

Senior Program

Violin Book 9 and above       Cello Book 9 and above       Piano Book 7 and above.

Senior students will work intensively on a selected work throughout the Festival as part of a varied program of advanced classes. Music will be distributed by 19 June 2026.

Suzuki Early Childhood Education Program (SECE)

The SECE program (3 days, 17-19 July 2026) caters for children who have not started learning an instrument (ages 0-5yrs).

The SECE classes are fun, interactive group musical activity classes based on the Suzuki Philosophy. A range of musical and social concepts involving listening, singing, beat, rhythm, pitch, movement, creativity, and the playing of percussion instruments provide a memorable experience for the children.

No previous musical knowledge is required to participate in the class. 

The SECE program will consist of one 45-minute class each day.

All SECE students are welcome to attend parent talks and observe all instrumental classes and concerts during the Festival however, participation in instrumental classes involves a separate enrolment.

Concerts

Afternoon Concerts (17 July)

Beautiful performances by individual students or studio groups. These concerts are inspirational for students of all ages and levels. Performing Students selected by Audition.

Gala Concert (18 July)

Showcasing exciting student performances in a more formal atmosphere. Inspirational for students of all ages and level. Performers all selected by Audition.

NOTE for parents/spectators:
This concert will be a separately ticketed event.
All enrolled students will be notified once tickets are available to purchase.

The Closing Concert (19 July)

The grand finale concert is an opportunity for all instrumental students to perform and to celebrate and reflect on their achievements over the Festival.

Submitting an audition for Afternoon or Gala Concert:

• • Auditions for concerts are open to all students currently learning from a Suzuki teacher for the instrument they are enrolled in for SSF2026.

  • You must buy an Audition Ticket for your child (one ticket per child per piece)

  • Students may only audition for the instrument they are enrolled in, and only the piece auditioned will be considered for performance.

  • Only memorised performances will be considered.

  • Please ensure your teacher has heard your recording before submitting.

  • All audition submissions including recordings are due on 12 June 2026.

  • We allow changes to your submission up to 12 June 2026.

  • No auditions/changes will be accepted after 12 June 2026.  

  • Audition recordings must be uploaded onto YouTube and make it Unlisted.  YouTube link must be submitted to Suzuki by filling in the audition google form before 12 June 2026.

  • Late, incomplete, inaccessible or incorrect YouTube links will not be considered, and fees will not be refunded.

  • After submission, your teacher will be notified of your audition and asked if they wish to nominate you for consideration to perform in the Gala concert.

  • The audition panel reserves the right to invite outstanding students to perform in the Concerts.

  • Students are selected by our Audition Panel.  The decisions of the Panel are final.  No feedback will be provided.

  • Notification of Audition results will be via email by 26 June 2026.

How to upload your recording to YouTube and make it Unlisted - click here

To submit your child's recording: look out for the Registration Confirmation email after you have registered and paid for the event.  Instructiona and the audition google form link will be in that email.  

Individual Masterclass Lessons – Limited classes during the Festival.

Violin - Cello - Piano

There may be opportunities for masterclasses with our guest tutors during the Festival from 17-19 July 2026. All students and teachers registered for the festival are eligible to apply for an individual lesson. Teachers are welcome to observe these lessons.

Individual masterclasses are an additional cost to the enrolment fees.
Tickets and information will be available online early June 2026

Individual Lesson Fees
$80 + booking fee for 20mins (Book 1 Students)
$120 + booking fee for 30 mins (Book 2+ students)

No refund will be considered for missed or cancelled lessons once payment has been received.

Parent Lectures

A series of free lectures designed to support parents in their understanding and application of Dr Suzuki’s Philosophy.

Registrations

Eligibility for enrolment

To participate in the Sydney Suzuki Festival, you must be a current member of your local Suzuki Association and currently learning from an Accredited Suzuki teacher.

Enrolment Procedure

• To Enrol, click on the "Book Now Online" button (above).

• Enrol by 11:59 pm on 01 May 2026 to receive the Early Bird Rate.

• Closing date for enrolments and concert auditions is 12 June 2026.

• One of the questions that we need to know when you enrol is which piece your child is currently learning.  Please make sure you put what your child is CURRENTLY working on.  We are aware that your child would have moved on to another piece by July 2026.  You do not need to update us on their progress.

• You will receive an email confirmation of your registration and receipt for payment.

• Concert audition submission instructions will be on your Registration Confirmation email (check your spam box if you don't see the email in your Inbox)

• Concert audition results will be notified via email from 26 June 2026.

• A pre-information pack will be emailed in early July 2026.

Child Supervision

A parent or carer must be in attendance at the festival at all times.

No responsibility will be taken by the Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (NSW) Ltd. for children or students left unattended.

Multiple Instrument Applications

We are unable to accept multiple instrument applications. 

Venue: Abbotsleigh Senior School

Abbotsleigh Senior School Map (click here) - please come to the Registration Desk at the start of the Festival (17 July 2026) to collect your pack.  Your child/children's name tag (lanyard), timetable and SSF Program will be in the pack.  

Sydney Suzuki Festival Fees & Terms and Conditions - Click Here

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