Chamber Music AcademyChamber Music Weekend | July 7th-11th

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Chamber Music Weekend
July 7th-11th

An Immersive Chamber Music Experience for Amateur Adult Musicians Strings, Woodwinds, and Pianists

Join the Washington Conservatory of Music for a transformative Chamber Music Academy Weekend—a three-day intensive designed for passionate musicians seeking to refine their ensemble playing, receive expert coaching, and perform in a collaborative and inspiring setting.

Hosted by WCM’s own Jovan Zivkovic and Becky Johnson

Featuring coaching from distinguished WCM faculty.

  • Small Chamber Ensemble coaching & rehearsals
  • Chamber Orchestra rehearsals
  • Optional  private lessons
  • Engaging session on techniques to make you a better chamber musician
  • Recital performance & reception
  • String and woodwind players
  • Pianists
  • Pre-formed brass groups
  • $600 per person/ $550 for early bird
  • April 1st – Early Bird Registration Opens
  • May 16th – Early Bird Discount Ends
  • June 13th  – Application Closes 
  • June 20th– Groups & Programs Announced

Workshop Schedule

Provisional Daily Schedule  – Subject to change

Location TBD

  • 8:15 – 8:55 AM | Coffee & Welcome
  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Practice & Coaching
  • 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Practice & Coaching
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal
  • 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (Catering Available)
  • 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Lecture & Reading Session (Open to Public)
  • 3:15 – 4:15 PM | Private Lesson & Coaching Sessions
  • 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Practice & Coaching
  • 6:00 PM | Optional Group Dinner
  • 8:15 – 8:55 AM | Coffee & Welcome
  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Practice & Coaching
  • 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Practice & Coaching
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal
  • 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (Catering Available)
  • 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Dress Rehearsal
  • 3:00 PM | Final Recital Performance
  • 4:00 PM | Reception

Why Attend?

  • Receive world-class coaching from expert faculty
  • Develop ensemble and sight-reading skills
  • Meet and perform with like-minded musicians
  • Perform in a final recital with a live audience

Register Now – Spaces Are Limited!

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