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The Suzuki Music Association of California (SMAC) is a charitable nonprofit organization 501(c)3 serving Suzuki communities throughout California that is dedicated to promoting the teaching of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. As a Chapter of the Los Angeles Branch of SMAC, Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) brings Suzuki teachers and students together for play-ins, ensemble classes, public outreach performances, solo recitals and more. SMPLA teachers are trained in the Suzuki Method™ and philosophy on violin, viola, and guitar. They provide group lessons in Tarzana through their 'Suzuki Ensembles' program. Learn more about our mission and the history of SMAC HERE.
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FALL FESTIVAL
Suzuki Square Dance, Fall Festival & Silent Auction! 
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:30–4:00 pm

Forest Lawn, HOCR Hall
​1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale (near the museum, up the hill)

Violin · Guitar · Viola · Cello · Bass
All ages and abilities are invited to participate.

REGISTER HERE: SMAC+SMPLA Fall Festival
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Fall Festival Rehearsals
Mondays: September 14 and September 28, 5:45-7:10 pm 
5619 Lindley Ave., Tarzana
(St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Education Building)


​Rehearsals are not mandatory, but highly encouraged!!

REGISTER HERE: Fall Festival REHEARSALS
PLAYLIST: Suzuki Square Dance, Fall Festival

Individual Instruments

Basses: Chatter with the Angels The Little Fiddle
Cellos: May Song Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Guitars: Allegretto by Giuliani Song of the Wind Duet
Violas: Bohemian Folk Song Minuet II by Bach
Violins: Gavotte in Gm by Bach Musette by Bach

Ensembles

Guitar & Cellos: Rigadoon by Purcell
Violas, Cellos, Basses: Perpetual Motion
Violins & Guitars: Long, Long Ago by Bayly

All Play

Allegro by Suzuki in D Major
French Folk Song in D Major
Twinkle Variation A & Theme in D Major


Fiddle Tunes

Boil Them Cabbage, Cripple Creek, Old Joe Clark


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Silent Auction
Please help us gather items and services for the Silent Auction!
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Contact: [email protected]

As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, SMAC accepts donations on behalf of each branch and chapter that provide scholarships for students attending SMAC-Sponsored programs, and financial aid for teachers seeking to further their training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Your donation may be designated to fund the Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) directly and truly makes a difference!

DONATE HERE
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Become a Teacher Member of the
​Suzuki Music Association of California (SMAC)
 

Primary benefits of becoming a TEACHER MEMBER of SMAC:
* Use of Non-Profit status for events - required by most venues.
* Event insurance for your students, their parents and you - required by most venues.
* Access to the background check and abuse training program required by most venues.
* Participation in Workshops, Play-Ins, Graduation events and more for your students. 
​* Opportunities to collaborate with other teachers on teaching methodology and events.

BECOME A TEACHER MEMBER
Contact: [email protected]

The Suzuki Music Association of California is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal EIN: 95-3178125. The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles is a Chapter of the Los Angeles Branch of SMAC.

SMPLA is an Approved Vendor for iLEAD, Blue Ridge Academy, and Gorman Learning Center


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    • About Us
    • Success Stories
    • Impact Stories
  • Capital Campaign
  • Teachers
    • Associated Teachers
    • SMPLA Founder
  • "SUZUKI ENSEMBLES"
  • Parent Support
  • Calendar
  • Photo/Video
    • Video
  • Contact
    • Additional Resources