Summer Chamber Music Festival

Summer Chamber Music Festival (Ages 9-18)

Offered as a one-week program in 2026

The Summer Chamber Music Festival at WCMS is a chamber music program for string, piano and woodwind students ages 9 to 18. Participants develop the art of ensemble playing, sharpen musical and performance skills, and explore creative and arts-related topics—all in a fun and nurturing environment.

Program Features:

• Exceptional instruction with our SCMF Faculty
  • Daily chamber coaching
  • Private lessons
• Musicianship classes
• Enrichment and special topic workshops with guest presenters
• Music games and recreation time
• Final concert for family and friends

Administrative Directors: 

• Laurie Russell and Sara Schwindt
• Please contact the administrative directors with any questions about the program

Enrollment Information:  An audition is mandatory for everyone. Participants must be age 9–18 as of June 1, with the following recommended level of experience:

• Strings: at least in Suzuki Book 3
• Piano: at least Sonatina and intermediate Romantic style repertoire
• Woodwinds: at least 3 years of playing

Please note that past participation is not a guarantee of future acceptance.

Audition Dates:

• Saturday, April 11, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, May 16, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Audition Requirements:

• Any two scales, minimum 2 octaves
• Two contrasting pieces (5-8 minutes of music)
• Sight-reading

Please complete an Audition Form to bring with you to the audition. 

Once the audition process has been completed and you have been notified of acceptance into the program, our registrar will contact you to complete the enrollment process.