American violinist Dr. Jonathon Winter enjoys a diverse career as a solo, chamber, and ensemble musician across the United States and Europe. Also an established educator and a formally trained Suzuki Method teacher, Dr. Winter previously held a faculty position at the Suzuki School of the Frost Preparatory Program at the University of Miami. He maintained a full studio of young violinists, taught group classes, and coached chamber music. His students have successfully competed in both local and national competitions.
Now based in Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Winter is a faculty member of Boulder Suzuki Strings, performs with the Boulder Philharmonic, and has appeared with the Colorado Music Festival. He earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was the teaching assistant of Fritz Gearhart and Charles Wetherbee. Much more on Dr. Winter here: https://bouldersuzukistrings.org/jonathon-winter/
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The Event, At A Glance
January 31, 2026, 10 am to 2:30 pm
St. James Episcopal Church
8235 W 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO
Event Schedule (Times are approximate)
10 am to 10:30 am: Registration
10:30 am to 11:30 am: Play-In (Play List will be sent to all participants by December)
11:30 to 1:00: Talk with Lunch
1:00 to 2:30: Master Class
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Play-In Students:
Teachers:
- Suzuki Teachers (Members or Non members with 1+ students participating): free
- SAC Member Teachers (No students participating, observation only): $5
- Suzuki Non Member Teachers (No students participating, observation only): $15
Masterclass Participants:
- Violin and Viola Master Class with Dr. Jonathon Winter (limited to the first five students who sign up, book 4 and above please):
- $40 per student for associate members
- $50 per student for non-associate members
- Masterclass students should invite their own accompanists should they need one.
Parent Talk Participants (includes free lunch):
Dr. Jonathon Winter will give a talk with tips to Suzuki parents on best practices to support their students. Free to all students, families, and teachers who have signed up for any of the events above. Please click here to register here so we have a headcount for lunch.
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2026 Strings Play-In Repertoire
Vol 4:
Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor, 1 st mvmt.
Seitz Concerto #2, 3 rd mvmt.
Vol 3:
Humoresque
Gavotte in G Minor
Vol 2:
Gavotte by Lully
The Two Grenadiers
Hunters’ Chorus
Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus
Vol 1:
Minuet 1
Andantino
Perpetual Motion (In D major)
Allegro (In D Major)
Go Tell Aunt Rhody (In D Major)
Song of the Wind (In D Major)
Lightly Row (In D Major)
Twinkle Var A, C, D, and Theme
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