Events

Winter Benefit Concert: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Hyde Park Suzuki Institute @ Congregation Rodfei Zedek (5200 Hyde Park Blvd) 3:00 PM

Piano Lab is a new group piano class designed for both new and current HPSI students. The class focuses on: Foundational piano skills Musicianship and rhythm Ensemble playing Music literacy All within a fun, collaborative, and encouraging environment. Demo Class Dates: Wednesday, January 7 at 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 PM

On January 18, we proudly launched the 2026 100 Day Club and Fundraiser, one of HPSI’s most meaningful traditions. The 100 Day Club isn’t about perfection. It’s about building habits rooted in discipline, joy, and personal growth. Through encouragement, shared goals, and fun incentives, students are developing practice routines that will support them well beyond […]

We are thrilled to welcome cellist Lindsey Sharpe to Hyde Park Suzuki Institute for a special cello masterclass on Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 PM. Lindsey is an accomplished performer, educator, and arts leader in the Chicago music community. She currently serves as Principal Cellist of the Chicago Sinfonietta and performs regularly with many of the city’s leading […]

Teen Night at Symphony Center on March 2 - this will be in conjunction with Civic's Price and Dvorak concert, which will also be performed at South Shore Cultural Center on March 1. At last season's Teen Night, we had many amazing teen arts organizations tabling in Buntrock Hall, and teen representatives from each org participated in a […]

Saturday, March 21 (Save the Date — more details coming soon)

Spring Break / Makeup Week 2026 During Spring Break, HPSI will not hold regular lessons or classes, giving students and families a well-deserved week off. This week also serves as Makeup Week, providing flexibility for rescheduled lessons and missed classes. Enjoy the break and use this time to catch up or prepare for the upcoming […]

This free community event is designed especially for families with young children who are curious about learning music. During the afternoon, families will be able to: 🎻 Enjoy a Student Play-Down Concert featuring our young violinists 🎶 Visit our Instrument Petting Zoo where children can try instruments 🍎 Join our “Chat & Chew” parent conversation […]

Spring Term 2026 Join us for the HPSI Spring Term, where students of all levels continue their musical journey with engaging Suzuki lessons, group classes, and performance opportunities. From April 6 through June 29, our instructors guide each student in developing technique, musicality, and a lifelong love of music. Whether you’re advancing to new repertoire […]

Our Re-Wired Adult String Ensemble will be performing side by side with the Chicago Philharmonic!  This is a live outdoor orchestra experience featuring adult musicians from the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute.