Support The Amarillo College Suzuki Program

Click here for a Suzuki Donation Form.

Make an online donation through the Amarillo College Foundation website (be sure to choose "Suzuki String Program" or other specific fund in the Designee field).

Building the Future...

• The Amarillo College Suzuki Program believes that music is life training, important to all children regardless of economic status.
• All children can develop their abilities in music to a higher level through the “mother tongue” approach of Dr. Suzuki.
• The AC Suzuki Program strives to provide excellent instruction to all ages in a nurturing environment.
• The program offers financial aid to qualifying students.
• The program creates a rich musical environment in the home and community.
• The program strives to work with families to develop "the whole child" through a uniquely musical approach.

Sustaining Excellence

The Amarillo College Suzuki Program offers excellence in instruction for students of all ages, from early childhood to young adulthood. it is more than a place to learn to play an instrument; it is a special place where young people learn important values, make lifelong friendships and flourish as musicians.

• Maintain a quality music curriculum grounded in the philosophy of Shinichi Suzuki, for violin, viola, cello, flute and guitar students.
• Provide financial aid to students who could not otherwise afford private lessons.
• Offer a comprehensive curriculum of early childhood music, beginning theory, orchestra and small ensemble classes through which youngsters can develop an excitement for learning, and experience the richness of music for the first time.
• Attract and retain quality faculty who have credentials registered with the Suzuki association of the Americas and who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each and every student they teach.

How Your Dollar Can Help

Donations to the AC Suzuki program are made through the Amarillo College Foundation and are tax deductible and may be made to one of the following existing accounts:

Suzanne Grooms Suzuki Fund

Established by and named for AC Suzuki program founder Suzanne Grooms, this fund is used to help offset the gap between tuition and operating expenses. This includes bringing faculty salaries to a level more commensurate with their expertise and providing training scholarships for program teachers and students.

Helen and Nancy Gerald String Endowed Scholarship

Established in perpetuity with only the produced income being used, this fund provides teacher and student scholarships to promote the success of the Suzuki Program, emphasizing the cello component. 

Suzuki String Program Endowment Fund

This fund is established in perpetuity with only the produced income being used to help offset the gap between tuition and operating expenses. This includes providing financial aid for deserving children and work-study opportunities.

Suzuki Support Fund (Non-Endowed)

Gifts made to the Suzuki support Fund may be used for immediate program needs and projects, including the Helen Gerald Suzuki Memorial Library, annual guest clinicians, and supplementing annual tuition for all Suzuki students to keep rates within reach of a majority of area families.

Planned Giving

When you include the Amarillo College Suzuki String program in your will, trust, or general estate plans, you make a substantial contribution to our future and continuing success. Please contact the Amarillo College Foundation at (806) 371-5107, tsdougherty@actx.edu or kbdowdy@actx.edu for confidential help in planning your gift.

For more information about:

Amarillo College Suzuki String program events or student placement, call (806) 371-5346 or emai lcdnies@actx.edu.