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

Registration for Summer 2026 opens in January. Fill out the Summer Camps Interest Form now, and we’ll email you as soon as registration opens!

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.