Chamber Music AcademyChamber Music Workshop | April 25-27, 2025

Celebrating 40 Years of Musical Excellence: a Legacy of Harmony and Inspiration

Chamber Music Weekend
April 25 – 27, 2025

Washington Conservatory of Music – Kensington & Glen Echo Park Campuses

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.

  • 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
  • $300 if you apply by February 28, 2025
  • $350 if applying after March 1, 2025
  • $20 per day for catered lunch (optional)
  • $120 per hour for private lessons (optional)
  • February 10 – Registration Opens
  • March 1 – Early Bird Discount Ends
  • April 11 – Application Closes 
  • April 18 – Groups & Programs Announced

Weekend Schedule

The schedule is subject to change.

NC4 Campus (5:00 – 8:00 PM)

4:00 – 5:00 PM | Check-in & Registration

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Orchestra Rehearsal

6:15 – 7:00 PM | Chamber Group Coaching (Session A)

7:15 – 8:00 PM | Chamber Group Coaching (Session B)

NC4 Campus (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

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

Glen Echo Park (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

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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