Open To: New, intermediate and advanced students on all instruments including strings, piano, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Spend a week playing chamber music at BKCM’s new Chamber Festival Camp – a comprehensive program open to instrumentalists aged 12-18.
This camp is tailored to students who are new to Chamber music, as well as intermediate and advanced players with strong reading skills. Guidelines for level include Suzuki Bk. 4+ or NYSSMA level 4 or higher, or equivalent.
Students will be grouped in mixed instrument settings of 2-5 players to fine-tune their ensemble skills and artistry while making friends. Participants will work with expert chamber coaches, and engage in an extensive schedule that includes supervised private and semi-private practice, as well as workshops that build the skills necessary for good chamber-playing:
- Practice strategies
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Reading skills
- Music theory
- Score analysis
- Music history
Students will be treated to chamber performances by faculty, and the week’s work is celebrated at a Friday performance.
How to Register
The deadline to apply for Chamber Festival Camp is June 15th. Students who would like to apply after June 15th, please email summercamp@bkcm.org
- Step 1. Fill out the Chamber Festival Registration Form
- Step 2. Prepare for your audition using the materials below. Please note that auditions are required.
- Step 3. Look for an email from the Summer Camp Administrative Team
Sample Daily Schedule (M-F)
- 9:00 – 9:30 – Warm Up
- 9:30 – 12:30 – Chamber Coachings / Semi-Private Sectionals / Guided Private Practice
- 12:30 – 1:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Music Theory / Ear Training / Composition
- 2:00 – 3:00 – Ensemble Rehearsal
BKCM Summer Policies
- There are no refunds or credits for private lessons, camps or summer programs.
- All registrations for summer programs and camps are final and there are no withdrawals.
- For more info on summer policies, visit the link below:
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To learn more and apply, visit the link below.