Chamber Music Festival
June 24 - July 2, 2026 | 9am-4pm
Ages 9-17
This seven-day program (9am – 4pm) is designed to immerse students in all aspects of chamber music, including two private lessons, daily chamber ensemble rehearsals and coachings, music theory, ear-training, music history and appreciation, performance practice, large ensembles, performance classes, and sight-reading classes. The program starts on Wednesday, June 24 and concludes with a performance on Thursday afternoon, July 2.
Chamber Ensembles give students the opportunity to explore great works of music under the guidance of a master teacher in an intimate setting where each student is challenged to broaden their musical perspectives, contribute fully, and inspire and be inspired by the other ensemble members. Students are placed in chamber ensembles based upon their skill level; chamber ensembles meet twice every day.
Students are placed with a teacher for two 50-minute Private Lessons during the program; in each lesson, a master teacher will work with each student on the literature being rehearsed in chamber ensembles.
Music Theory and Ear-Training, Sight-reading, and Technique classes will help students develop a deeper theoretical knowledge of music and dramatically improve their performance skills. Music History and Appreciation Classes expand students’ musical and historical knowledge about music and composers. Performance Classes will give each chamber ensemble an additional opportunity to share their work with faculty and fellow students, discuss the technical and stylistic challenges of their music, and improve their ensemble performance skills. Each day also includes snack breaks, a lunch break (students need to bring a bag lunch), and recreation time.
Festival Prelude & Overture Days
Prelude Day: Monday, June 22, 2026 9am – 3 pm $150*
Overture Day: Tuesday June 23, 2026 9am – 3 pm $150*
Chamber Music Festival: Wednesday, June 24 – Thursday, July 2, 2026 (9am – 4pm)
Join the festival early! Prelude and Overture days allow students to prepare for the festival, get early coaching on their assigned repertoire, and meet and rehearse with their chamber groups and our faculty. Snacks will be provided but students will need to bring their own lunch.
Tuition:
Returning Students Early Bird Registration: $1300
Deadline: November 15, 2025
New Students Early Bird Registration: $1400
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Regular Registration: $1500
November 16, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Late Registration (if available): $1600
Begins March 1, 2026