Suzuki Violin Program

The University of Evansville Suzuki Violin Program supports the mission statement of the University by serving as a long-established, well-respected music program for children and their families. Recognizing that the seeds of passion for lifelong learning are planted during children's formative years, the Suzuki Violin Program is dedicated to teaching life skills and love of learning to children and their families through the study of music.

Suzuki Violin Program Overview

The University of Evansville Suzuki Violin Program was founded in 1972 by Carol J. Dallinger, Professor Emerita of Music. Today, one full-time and two part-time Suzuki Talent Education Specialists teach nearly 100 students, ages 4-17, who come from throughout the Tri-State area.

While the purpose of Suzuki instruction is not to train students for professional careers in music, a number of graduates from the program have gone on to pursue outstanding careers as performers and teachers. Others have chosen different careers but have continued to keep music centrally important in their lives and the lives of their children.

There is currently a waiting list for families interested in enrolling in the UE Suzuki Violin Program. To learn about the waiting list and to add your name, view our waiting list policy.

Suzuki Faculty

Carol Dallinger

Carol Dallinger

Founder of the Suzuki Violin Program
Emerita Professor of Music, Adjunct Instructor of Music

Krannert Hall of Art and Music
812-488-2229
cd23@evansville.edu

Violin / Viola

Strings
Maria Mastropaolo

Maria Mastropaolo

Co-Director of the Suzuki Violin Program

1600 E. Walnut-Suzuki
mm9@evansville.edu

Violin

Strings
Front of Olmsted Hall

Sarah Pearce

Co-Director of the Suzuki Violin Program

1600 E. Walnut-Suzuki
812-488-2754
sp42@evansville.edu

Violin