DETAILS
Playdowns are a time-honored Suzuki tradition in which students of all ages and abilities perform their shared Suzuki repertoire together. At the Chicago Suzuki Playdown, violin students and teachers from many different schools across Chicagoland come together to celebrate our shared connection through music!
Friday, JUNE 19, 2026
4:30pm CALL TIME
5:30 pm - 5:50pm PERFORMANCE
6:30 pm GPMF Concert Starts
Please find a space on the lawn and enjoy the concert!
Mandatory Rehearsal Details
Attendance at one rehearsal is mandatory to participate in performance.
Students performing the Bach Double must attend the Saturday or Sunday rehearsal
Thursday, June 11, 6:00pm @ Grube Studio
Our Des Plaines rehearsal has a limited capacity of 20 students; not recommended for students allergic to cats or chickens. Full address will be emailed to participants before the rehearsal.
or
Saturday, June 13, 10:00am @ Merit School of Music
Foreman Hall, 38 South Peoria Street, Chicago IL 60607
or
Sunday, June 14, 1:00pm @ Western Springs School of Talent Education
Plymouth Hall, 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs, IL 60302
Concert Dress Code
Use your best judgement!
Since this venue is outdoors, please dress according to the weather, i.e. anticipate lighter fabrics if it is hot.
Dresses, dress shorts/tops, and sandals are acceptable.
Day of Instructions
We will have more specific "day-of" instructions as we get closer to the concert date!
Additional Notes
This is an outside performance - use sunblock and bug spray as needed, dress accordingly, and bring water.
All pieces should be memorized and polished. Performers will stand during the entire performance.
Please encourage your students to stay afterward to listen to the concert!
Seats on the lawn are free, and they can bring food to picnic on the lawn.
Parking is not provided.
The suggested parking garage nearby is:
LAZ Parking
25 S. Michigan Avenue or 350 E. Monroe Street
312-616-0600
www.grantparkparking.com
REPERTOIRE
& PRAcTICE-ALONG Videos
Videos are uploaded into a Chicago Suzuki Playdown YouTube playlist, so students can begin at their most advanced piece, and continue in playdown order just as it will happen at the concert.
A video lesson on our special addition, Feeling the Pulse, is available here
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