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Pay no attention to the site behind the curtain
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    • Youth Symphony
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Molly Nogaj, Suzuki Violin/Viola Teacher
Molly Nogaj’s passion for educating young musicians is the driving force behind her career. In her many years of teaching experience, her warm and gracious personality combined with a drive for excellence has led her students to numerous personal and musical victories. She is an active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) and is devoted to enriching the lives of families through music.
Molly is a product of the thriving arts community of Central Illinois. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois and is a proud alumna of YMI and Bradley University where she obtained her Bachelor of Music degree studying with Marcia Henry Liebenow. Molly has appeared as a soloist with the YMI Youth Symphony, Bradley Symphony Orchestra, Bradley Symphonic Winds, and Peoria Municipal Band, and you can find Molly performing with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Heartland Festival Orchestra, And Friends Ensemble, as well as many other Illinois orchestras and chamber music initiatives. Molly obtained her Master of Music degree at DePaul University School of Music where she studied with violinists Janet Sung, Ann Setzer, and Carolyn Stewart. While studying at DePaul, Molly completed training in Suzuki Books 1-4 and Every Child Can with Teacher Trainer Rolando Freitag. When the violin is in the case, Molly enjoys cooking new recipes, hiking local nature trails, and planning her next trip to a national park.

Lidia Riley ~ Executive Director
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execdir@youthmusicillinois.org 
David Commanday ~ Music Director dcommanday@youthmusicillinois.org

Laura Otto~Director, Suzuki School of Music
SuzukiDirector@ciys.org
Youth Music Illinois
3601 North Sheridan Road
Peoria, Illinois 61604 
  • Home
  • Our Program
    • Youth Symphony
    • Concert Orchestra
    • Preparatory Orchestra
    • Dolce String Ensemble
    • Percussion Ensemble
    • Jr. Jazz Orchestra
    • Sr. Jazz Orchestra
    • Suzuki School of Music
    • Summer Jazz Ensembles
  • Join YMI
    • Audition Information
    • Application
  • About
    • Overview
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Concerts and Events
    • Contact
    • FAQ
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Caterpillar Foundation Match
    • Shop to Support
    • Program Advertising
  • Suzuki School of Music
    • About Suzuki
    • Suzuki Fees and Schedule
    • Suzuki Staff
    • Suzuki Handbook
    • Pre-Twinkle Class
    • Suzuki FAQ
    • Resources
    • Contact Suzuki
  • Members
    • Resource Links
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
    • Handbook