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
- Beginner Violin: Mondays 5:00 - 5:45 PM Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine
- 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
- Saturdays
- Beginners Group Class Only (no private lesson): Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Classroom 1 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
*Tuition is due by Monday August 18th, 2025.
Parent Meeting & Open House: Saturday August 16th, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fall '25 Dates: Monday, August 18th - Sunday, December 14th.
No Group Classes Labor Day weekend, August 30th - September 1st.
Fall Break: October 20th - October 26th
Make-up week: Monday, December 15th - December 20th.