But not for you.

Summer provides you with more time to dig into chamber-music repertoire, fix those nagging technical problems, and connect with others who want to spend their summer holidays contemplating Mozart or Mendelssohn or Bill Monroe. Join an orchestra. Go to summer music camp. Attend a music festival abroad. Perform in a master class. There are all kinds of musical activities to keep you busy and improving as a string player.

Our 2008 Summer Study Guide listings should help you find the perfect level of music activity, whether it’s several intense weeks of study and practice, or a camp that incorporates a little time for pure summer leisure. Enjoy and improve.

For more detailed information, visit our searchable summer-program database at Strings online at www.stringsmagazine.com.

—Megan Westberg

Alaska

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival

Fairbanks, July 13–27. AF varies.

Unique, multi-discipline study and performance festival. Chamber-music ensembles, master classes, the Festival String Chamber Orchestra, and the Festival Orchestra. Two hours of chamber music, coached by talented guests, daily.

CONTACT: Jo Ryman Scott, founder and producing director. PO Box 82510, Fairbanks, AK 99708. (907) 474-8869 or (907) 474-0312. festival@alaska.net. www.fsaf.org.

Juneau Jazz & Classics

Juneau, May 18–27. AF $20 (participants); $10 (auditors).

Violin, viola, and cello master classes/workshops with the Daedalus String Quartet, in conjunction with Juneau Jazz & Classics, a ten-day festival that features nationally renowned classical and jazz artists in concerts, workshops, and outreach activities, in a variety of venues. All ages and levels are welcome.

CONTACT: Linda Rosenthal, artistic director. Juneau Jazz & Classics, PO Box 22152, Juneau, AK 99802. (907) 463-3378 or (907) 586-1934. info@jazzandclassics.org. www.jazzandclassics.org.

Kenai Peninsula Orchestra Summer String Festival

CONTACT: Laura Norton. 315 W. Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK 99603. (907) 235-4899 or (907) 299-2453. kpoalaska@gmail.com. www.kpoalaska.org.

Arizona

36th International Viola Congress

Tempe.

CONTACT: Herberger College of the Arts, Arizona State University, PO Box 872102, Tempe, AZ, 85287-2102. (480) 965-6536. www.violacongress2008.com.

Chimneys Violin Makers Workshop

Tucson, April 7–11 (Session I); April 14–18 (Session II); April 21–25 (Session III); April 28–May 2 (Session IV).

Violin making, repair, and restoration workshop for those who have an interest from beginner to professional. Making and restoring bows also included. Week one is devoted to setup. Week two is devoted the making of new instruments. Weeks three and four are devoted to making and restoring instruments and bows.

CONTACT: Edward C. Campbell. 614 Lerew Rd., Boiling Springs, PA 17007-9500. (717) 258-3203. edwardcampbell@sprintmail.com. www.chimneysviolinshop.com.

Arkansas

Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Strings & Piano Camp

Seven miles from Eureka Springs, July 20–27.

Helps dedicated string students develop skills in chamber music and orchestral playing. Students grouped into string quartets, trios, and other chamber ensembles to explore a chamber work in depth, learn rehearsal techniques, and performance skills through daily coaching and chamber master classes, and perform the work in concert. Plenty of off-site accommodations for parents.

CONTACT: Kathryn Hickman, camp director. 513 NW Arlington, Lawton, OK 73507-6826. (580) 357-3775 or (580) 353-0716.

California

Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp

CONTACT: Cherry Clark. 1281 5th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122. (415) 566-4355. vom@sonic.net. www.sierrafiddlecamp.org.

Arrowbear Music Camp

CONTACT: Dennis Dockstader. PO Box 180, Running Springs, CA 92382. (877) 867-4511. info@arrowbear.com. www.arrowbear.com.

California ASTA Summer Institute of Music

Stockton, June 23–29. AF $65.

Intensive study and performance of chamber-music literature. Daily coaching, master classes, special events, workshops, plus freelancing and recreation. String players and pianists sufficiently accomplished to perform standard chamber-music literature invited to apply. Limited number of preformed groups will be accepted.

CONTACT: Victor Sazer, artistic director. 2119 Glencoe Ave., Venice, CA 90291. (310) 391-9787. sazer@cello.org. www.calasta.org.

California Capitol Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Peter Nowlen. CSU Sacramento Music, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6015. (916) 278-7982. chicosaccmw@yahoo.com. www.csus.edu/music/chicosac.html.

California State University Summer Arts

CONTACT: Joanne Bartok, assistant director. Office of the Chancellor, 401 Golden Shore, 6th Fl., Long Beach, CA 90802-4210. (562) 951-4060. summerarts@calstate.edu. www.csusummerarts.org. Last updated in 2007.

California Summer Music

CONTACT: Victor Lowrie. 236 W. Portal Ave. #104, San Francisco, CA 94127. (415) 753-8920. csm@csmusic.org. www.csmusic.org.

Cazadero Performing Arts Camp

CONTACT: Emily Brockman, registration manager. PO Box 7908, Berkeley, CA 94707. (510) 527-7500. info@cazadero.org. www.cazadero.org.

Chamber Music Institute / Southern California

Cerritos, July 8–19. AF $10.

Study includes chamber music, improvisation, and optional composition for string players of all ability levels and experience, ages eight to 88. We study quality classical literature, from Haydn to Pärt. The students meet in two sessions per week; each two-and-a-half-hour session includes small group coaching and string orchestra. Students live at home and drive to the sessions, there is no housing provided. Each performer is challenged to improve technical and musical skills.

CONTACT: Kay Pech, Director. 10711 Ashworth Circle, Cerritos, CA 90703. (562) 804-2725. chambermusic@earthlink.net. www.chambermusicinstitute.com.

Community Music Center, San Francisco

San Francisco, June 23–27.

Offers string instruction, the Alexander Technique, early childhood music programs, and the Young Musicians program (open to children from birth to age 11). An active chamber music program is included, as well as summer programs. The music-therapy program is run in cooperation with MSU and offers a degree-granting program.

CONTACT: 544 Capp St., San Francisco, CA 94110. (415) 647-6015. calonso@sfcmc.org. www.sfcmc.org.

Crowden Music Center

Berkeley, June 18–July 27. AF $15.

Offers a variety of day-camps for young string players, providing the highest quality music education, while encouraging a life-long love of music.

CONTACT: Marion Athteron, associate director. 1475 Rose St., Berkeley, CA 94702. (510) 559-2941. ccmc@thecrowdenschool.org. www.thecrowdenschool.org.

Fiddlekids

El Cerrito (Tehiyah Day School), June 23–27.

Unique, fun-filled summer camp for children, devoted to the exploration of traditional fiddle music, with dance and art too. Children ages seven to 14, with a minimum of one year on the violin, learn in small groups with an emphasis on learning by ear. Culminates with a performance of music, dance, and art.

CONTACT: Bobbi Shearn Nikles, director. 240 Downey St., San Francisco, CA 94117. (415) 665-0370. info@fiddlekids.com. www.fiddlekids.com.

Humboldt State Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Alan Geier, director. 2010 Grand Oaks Ave., Altadena, CA 91001. (626) 797-3180. ageier@polytechnic.org. www.humboldt.edu/~cmw.

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program-Idyllwild Music Festival

Idyllwild, July 20–Aug. 2 (chamber music); Aug. 3–17 (festival orchestra). AF $25.

Intensive study for students between 15 and 25 years of age. Two weeks of chamber music feature daily coached and uncoached ensembles, master classes, lessons, and performances. Two weeks of orchestra include full and sectional rehearsals, lessons, master classes, recitals, and three orchestral performances, including a gala concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

CONTACT: Diane Dennis, registrar. PO Box 38, 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549. (951) 659-2171x2365 or (951) 659-2171x2366. summer@idyllwildarts.org. www.idyllwildarts.org.

International Institute for Young Musicians

CONTACT: Scott McBride Smith. PO Box 16069, Irvine, CA 92623-6069. (888) 360-3366. Scottsmith@iiym.com. www.iiym.com.

Jazz Camp West

CONTACT: Stacey Hoffman. Rhythmic Concepts, Inc., 2501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612. (510) 287-8880. info@jazzcampwest.com. www.jazzcampwest.com.

La Jolla SummerFest

CONTACT: 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 309, La Jolla, CA 92037. (858) 459-3728. www.LaJollaMusicSociety.org.

Lark Camp-World Music & Dance Camp

Mendocino, Aug. 1–9.

Idyllic days and nights in the magical redwood forest filled with all the music, dance, and good times you could possibly stand. Take as many or as few of the workshops offered for beginners and professionals. Jam sessions 24 hours a day and big dances every evening. Total immersion into the joys of nature, music, and dance. Styles include: original tunes, Quebec and dance, hurdy gurdy, Gypsy jazz, old-time Clare-style Irish, and more.

CONTACT: Mickie Zekley. PO Box 1176, Mendocino, CA 95460. (707) 964-4826. registration@larkcamp.com. www.larkcamp.com.

Mark O’Connor San Diego Strings Conference

San Diego, July 27–Aug. 2.

Offers concerts and instruction in fiddle, violin, viola, cello, and bass to all levels ages eight and older. Those younger than 18 must come with a registered guardian.

CONTACT: Helen Holzen. PO Box 110573, Nashville, TN 37222. (615) 941-7426. fiddlecamp@markoconnor.com. www.markoconnor.com.

Music Academy of the West

Santa Barbara, June 20–Aug. 16. AF $50–$100.

Among the nation’s preeminent summer schools and festivals for gifted young classical musicians. Provides advanced study and frequent performance under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty artists, as well as guest conductors and soloists. Admission is strictly merit based, and fellows receive full scholarships.

CONTACT: Tiffany Shoemaker, dean of students. 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108. (805) 695-7923. admissions@musicacademy.org. www.musicacademy.org.

Music@Menlo

Atherton and Palo Alto, July 16–Aug. 8. AF $50.

Music@Menlo’s Chamber Music Institute offers students daily interaction with world-renowned performing artists, multiple performance opportunities, and an engaging series of classes and lectures in a nurturing environment. Students in the institute’s International and Young Performers programs work with esteemed faculty and engage in a wide array of activities.

CONTACT: Chamber Music Institute 2008, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton, CA 94027. (650) 330-2030. institute@musicatmenlo.org. www.musicatmenlo.org.

Navarro River String Camp

Wellspring Renewal Center, Philo, Aug. 12–17.

Beginning and intermediate adult string players (violin, viola, and cello) gain ensemble experience and enjoy an intensive musical retreat. Participants rehearse coached and uncoached in several different assigned groups. Classes in developing rhythmic intonation, sight-reading, and improvisation skills. Evening concerts by guest musicians, master classes, chamber-music jams with coaches, yoga, and music theory.

CONTACT: Marcia Sloane. PO Box 366, Mendocino, CA 95460. (707) 937-3342. pizzicato@pacific.net. www.navarrorivermusic.com.

Redwood String Camp

Wellspring Renewal Center, Philo, June 15–19. AF $205.

Small residential camp for string players ready for concentrated music making. Students take part in both small ensembles and a string orchestra, as well as work on some music theory and musical improvisation. Concerts by coaches and guest musicians. Camp concludes with a concert for parents and friends.

CONTACT: Marion Crombie. PO Box 1773, Mendocino, CA 95460. (707) 937-5083. marn@mcn.org. www.navarrorivermusic.com.

San Diego Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Ronald Goldman. PO Box 959, Bonita, CA 91908-1407. (619) 479-7995. violinron@cox.net. www.sdcmw.com.

San Francisco Early Music Society Baroque Music Workshop

CONTACT: Phebe Craig, director. 1448 Josephine St., #2, Berkeley, CA 94703. (510) 525-2396 or (510) 684-5177. phebec@aol.com. www.sfems.org.

San Francisco Early Music Society Discovery Workshop

CONTACT: Letitia Berlin, Music Discovery workshop coordinator. PO Box 10151, Berkeley, CA 94709. (510) 559-4670. tishberlin@sbcglobal.net. www.sfems.org.

San Francisco Early Music Society Medieval Renaissance Workshop

Rohnert Park, June 24–30.

Intermediate amateurs to professionals work with medieval and renaissance specialists. Collegium, coached ensembles, lute song project, lectures, and final student performances.

CONTACT: Hanneke van Proosdij or Phebe Craig [for SFEMS Baroque], director. PO Box 10151, Berkeley, CA 94709. (510) 236-9808. medren2005@sbcglobal.net. www.sfems.org.

Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop at Humboldt State University

CONTACT: David Filner, director. Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop, PO Box 1021, San Antonio, TX 78294. (210) 481-8359. sequoia@humboldt.edu. www.sequoiachambermusic.org.

Sierra Chamber Workshop

CONTACT: Brian Schuldt. PO Box 1219, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. (760) 934-7015. Felici@ChamberMusicUnbound.org. www.ChamberMusicUnbound.org.

Stanford Jazz Workshop’s Jazz Camp

CONTACT: Jim Nadel, director. PO Box 20454, Stanford, CA 94309. (650) 736-0324. info@stanfordjazz.org. www.stanfordjazz.org.

Summer Music West

San Francisco, July 7–18 (Session I); July 21–Aug. 1 (Session II). AF $50.

Programs for young musicians seeking a stimulating, supportive experience in the traditions of conservatory training. The String & Piano Academy for students ages eight to 12 and the Chamber Music session for students ages 12 to 18 both offer concentrated study through daily rehearsal and coaching. Master classes, assemblies, sight-reading, and performances. Auditions required.

CONTACT: Laura Reynolds, coordinator. San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., San Francisco, CA 94102. (415) 503-6254. smw@sfcm.edu. www.sfcm.edu.

University of San Diego Summer Chamber Music Festival

San Diego, July 6–12. AF $25.

Daily chamber-music rehearsals and performances. Coaching by members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and University of San Diego music faculty. Individual and preformed groups of all ages and levels welcome. Advanced participants may perform with coaches in one or more ensemble. Participants may attend full-time or evening sessions only. Discounts for students and preformed groups.

CONTACT: Angela Yeung, director. Music Program, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110. (619) 260-4106 or (619) 260-2938. ayeung@sandiego.ed. www.sandiego.edu/symphony.

Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School

CONTACT: Cherry Clark, registrar. 1281 5th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122. (415) 566-4355. vom@sonic.net. www.valleyofthemoon.org.

The Walden School Teacher Training Institute

CONTACT: Amelia Lukas, office manager. Administrative Office, 31A 29th St., San Francisco, CA 94110. (415) 648-4710. alukas@waldenschool.org. www.waldenschool.org.

Workshops at SummerFest La Jolla

CONTACT: Cho-Liang Lin, artistic director. 79461 Ivanhoe Ave. Ste. 309, La Jolla, CA 92037. (858) 459-3724. ljms@ljcms.org. www.ljcms.org.

Young Musicians Program

CONTACT: 19 Morrison Hall #1204, Berkeley, CA 94720-1204. (510) 642-2686. ymp@berkeley.edu. www.ymp.berkeley.edu.

Young Musicians Scholarship Program at the Mendocino Music Festival

CONTACT: Nancy Harris, executive director. www.mendocinomusic.com.

Zephyr Point Chamber Music Camp

Lake Tahoe, July 6–13 (Session 1); July 13–18 (Session 2).

String players of nearly all levels welcome to an intensive and fun chamber-music program. Students work with coaches in two different ensembles for the week, with each ensemble performing at least twice. Campers reside in rustic lodges and have two hours of free time each afternoon. Students younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult; whole families welcome.

CONTACT: Carol Rice. 151 Villa Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94114. (415) 621-7215. carolrice1@earthlink.net. www.villasinfonia.org/zephyrcamp.php.

Colorado

Aspen Music Festival and School

Aspen, June 19–Aug. 17.

High-level training ground for the world’s next generation of professional musicians and a premier classical-music festival that presents more than 350 events in nine weeks. Includes orchestral performances, private lessons, chamber-music studies, elective music-related courses, and the chance to compete in student competitions.

CONTACT: Office of Student Services, 2 Music School Rd., Aspen, CO 81611. (970) 925-3254. studentservice@aspenmusic.org. www.aspenmusicfestival.com.

Colorado College Summer Music Festival

Colorado Springs, June 9–July 1. AF $55 (CD/DVD audition).

An intense program for 47 advanced student musicians, including violin, viola, cello, and bass. Students participate in small chamber ensembles, orchestra, master classes, auditioned concerto readings with the orchestra, and private lessons. The student concert series includes three orchestra concerts and numerous small ensemble performances, all open to the public.

CONTACT: Susan Grace, director. 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 389-6098 or (877) 894-8727. festival@coloradocollege.edu. www.artsfestival.coloradocollege.edu/musicfestival.

National Repertory Orchestra

Breckenridge, June 8–Aug. 3. AF $55 (Before December 31); $65

An intense, tuition-free orchestral internship that prepares young musicians for professional orchestral positions. Combines performance with coaching, master classes, and career-development instruction.

CONTACT: Karen Munnelly. PO Box 6336, Breckenridge, CO 80424. (970) 453-5825. audtion@nromusic.com. www.nromusic.com.

Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp

CONTACT: Mark Luther. 453 E. Wonderview Ave. #194, Estes Park, CO 80517. (303) 753-6870. mfluther@aol.com. www.RMFiddle.com.

Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory

Steamboat Springs, June 22–July 13; July 13–Aug. 3. AF $50.

Features musical excellence, athletic conditioning, leadership training, and a balanced approach to living. Awards $60,000 in scholarships to students each year.

CONTACT: Ernest Richardson, artistic director and CEO. PO Box 97, Omaha, NE 68101-0097. 402-884-5659. rmscmanger@cox.net. www.rockymountainsc.org.

Rocky Ridge Music Center

Estes Park, June 9–July 12 (YAS); June 23–July 12 (YAS short session); July 15–27 (JSS Session I); July 29–Aug. 10 (JSS Session II); Aug. 13–17 (Adult Seminar).

Opportunity to advancing musical skills with sessions geared to the needs of each age group: our Young Artist Seminar (YAS) for 15- to 24-year-olds; the Junior Student Seminars (JSS) for children ages 10 to14; and the Adult Seminars for those 21 and older.

CONTACT: SoYoung Lee. 840 Pearl St., Ste. Q, Boulder, CO 80302. (970) 443-0242 or (970) 546-9676. soyoung@rockyridge.org. www.rockyridge.org.

Suzuki Association of the Americas: Teacher Development Courses

CONTACT: PO Box 17310, Boulder, CO 80308. (888) 378-9854. info@suzukiassociation.org. www.suzukiassociation.org.

Connecticut

Amherst Early Music Festival, Inc.

CONTACT: Marilyn Boenau, director. 47 Prentiss St., Watertown, MA 02472. (617) 744-1324. info@amherstearlymusic.org. www.amherstearlymusic.org.

Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University

CONTACT: Nancy Wolfe, director. 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT 06106. (860) 757-6391. ccy@wesleyan.edu. www.crec.org/ccy.

Norfolk Chamber Music Festival—Yale Summer School of Music

CONTACT: (203) 432-1966; June–August (860) 542-3000. norfolk@yale.edu. www.yale.edu/norfolk.

District of Columbia

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

CONTACT: Jill Strachan, executive director. 545 7th St. SE, Washington DC, 20023. (202) 547-6839. www.chaw.org.

Florida

Florida State University Summer Music Camps–Double Bass Workshop

CONTACT: Dr. Kerry Parsons, camp secretary. School of Music, Florida State U, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180. (850) 644-9934. fsumusiccamp@yahoo.com. www.music.fsu.edu/pr/summer-camps.htm.

Florida State University Summer Music Camps–String Orchestra

Tallahassee, June 22–July 5.

Open to sixth-graders through high-school students in the 2007–08 school year. Symphony and philharmonic orchestras, two string orchestras, and a chamber orchestra. Daily sectionals, master classes, and supervised practice time. Private lessons optional.

CONTACT: Dr. Kerry Smith, camps secretary. School of Music, Florida State U, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180. (850) 644-9934. klsmith2@fsu.edu. www.music.fsu.edu.

Sarasota Music Festival

Sarasota, June 1–22. AF $50.

Special emphasis on chamber music. Students (average age is 22) attend master classes and perform in ensembles. Internationally renowned guest faculty artists perform in a series of six major concerts and other seminars, lectures, and concerts throughout the festival.

CONTACT: RoseAnne McCabe. 709 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236. (941) 952-9634. rmccabe@fwcs.org. www.sarasotamusicfestival.org.

Stringendo School for Strings

CONTACT: Patrick Clifford, director. 901 South Flagler Drive, P.O. Box 24708, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. 561-803-2407. patrick_clifford@pba.edu. www.stringendoschoolforstrings.com.

Georgia

MidSummer Macon-Music & Art Festival

CONTACT: Jo Ann Green, executive director. 4760 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210. (478) 757-5174. jogreen@wesleyancollege.edu. www.midsummermacon.org.

Robert McDuffie and Friends Fall Festival for Strings at Mercer University

Macon, Aug. 24–Aug. 27.

An exceptional opportunity for outstanding high school junior and senior string musicians to study with an elite group of concert artists in a strings immersion workshop. Tuition scholarships are available. An audition CD or cassette tape and teacher recommendation are required.

CONTACT: Giselle Hillyer. 1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA 31207. 1-800-MERCER-Ux5631. hillyer_g@mercer.edu. www.mercer.edu/mcduffie.

Summer Chamber Music Academy

CONTACT: Patty Crocker. Mercer University, Townsend School of Music, 1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA 31207. 1-800-MERCER-Ux5631 or (478) 301-2748. crocker_pc@mercer.edu. music.mercer.edu.

Hawaii

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival

CONTACT: (805) 432-1790. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Idaho

Mountains & Strings Chamber Music Retreat

CONTACT: Richard Ferguson. 545 Maple Dr., Rexburg, ID 83440. (208) 317-2224 or (208) 359-6126. richard@mountainsandstrings.com. www.mountainsandstrings.com.

Sun Valley Summer Symphony Summer Music Workshops

Sun Valley, Aug. 4–8. AF $75.

Young musicians of all ages and abilities participate in technique classes, ensemble coaching, sectionals, and one of three orchestras that will perform the final day of classes. Workshops are taught by Sun Valley Summer Symphony musicians. Instructors are highly skilled professional musicians and teachers. Workshops are open to elementary, middle, and high school students.

CONTACT: Kim Gasencia. PO Box 3956, Hailey, ID 83333. (208) 788-4616. education@svsummersymphony.org. www.svsummersymphony.org.

Illinois

David Adler Music and Arts Center

Libertyville, June 9–Aug. 29.

Offers private music instruction for violin and viola as well as a Summer String Ensemble that rehearses weekly and presents a public concert in late August. This ensemble is open to all string players ages seven to 12.

CONTACT: Chris Madsen, director. 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. (847) 367-0707. chris@adlercenter.org. www.adlercenter.org.

DePaul Community Music Division Adult Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Susanne Baker, director. DePaul University, 804 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. (773) 325-7262 or (773) 325-4390. sbaker@depaul.edu. http://music.depaul.edu/cmd/workshop.html.

Illinois Summer Youth Music

CONTACT: David Allen. ISYM, School of Music, 1114 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801. (217) 244-3404. ISYM@music.uiuc.edu. www.music.uiuc.edu.

Midwest Young Artists Chamber Music Camp in Lake Forest, IL

CONTACT: Susan Cook. 878 Lyster Rd., Highwood, IL 60040. (847) 926-9898. mya@mya.org. www.mya.org.

Music Academy of Rockford College—Summer Camps

CONTACT: Martha Frantz, director. 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108-2393. (815) 226-4168. music_academy@rockford.edu. www.rockford.edu/music_academy.

National High School Music Institute

CONTACT: Cory Wikan, managing director. 711 Elgin Rd., Evanston, IL 60208-1200. (847) 491-3141. musiclife@northwestern.edu. www.music.northwestern.edu/precollegecommunity/nhsmi/.

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale’s Summer Music Festival

CONTACT: Jennifer Presar. School of Music, SIUC, 1000 S. Normal Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901. 618-536-8742. musicamp@siu.edu. www.siu.edu/~music/summer/index.html.

Steans Institute for Young Artists–Ravinia Festival

CONTACT: Diane P. Dorn, director. 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. (847) 266-5106. siya@ravinia.org. www.ravinia.org.

The People’s Music School

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Indiana

Indiana University Retreat for Professional Violinists and Violists

CONTACT: Office of Special Programs, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. (812) 855-6025. musicsp@indiana.edu. www.indiana.edu/~yvp/retreat.

Indiana University String Academy Summer 2008

Bloomington, June 14–July 12. AF $70 (non-refundable).

World-renowned program offers seventh-through 12th-grade string players master classes, performances, chamber music, and the chamber orchestra. Two private lessons weekly. Students must practice 4.5 hours a day.

CONTACT: Brenda Benner. Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, 1201 East Third St., Merrill Hall 006, Bloomington, IN 47405. (812) 855-0989. bbrenner@indiana.edu. www.music.indiana.edu/special_programs/ssa/.

MasterWorks Festival

Winona Lake, June 22–July 20. AF $25 (before March 31); $50 (after).

For mature and passionate string players. Orchestra, string intensive study, and intensive string quartet.

CONTACT: Leilani Wells, administrator. PO Box 700, Winona Lake, IN 46590. (888) 836-2723 or (574) 267-5973. mwfadministrator@christianperformingart.org. www.masterworksfestival.org.

University of Indianapolis Community Music Center Chamber Music Institute

CONTACT: Rebecca Sorley, director. 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227. (317) 788-3255. rsorley@uindy.edu. http://music.uindy.edu/cmc/cmi.php.

Iowa

Preucil School of Music

Iowa City, June 6–July 16 (instrument lessons/preschool); June 16–20 (Music Together).

Provides Suzuki instruction to students ages three to adult. Private and group lessons, five string orchestras, Suzuki teacher training, theory and musicianship classes, Music Together, summer sessions, a certificate program, and chamber music.

CONTACT: Sonja Zeithamel, director. 524 N. Johnson St., Iowa City, IA 52245. (319) 337-4156. preucilschool@mcleodusa.net. www.preucil.org.

Kentucky

Jamey Aebersold’s Summer Jazz Workshops

Louisville, June 28–July 4; July 6–11.

For more than 35 years, musicians have turned to Jamey Aebersold’s Summer Jazz Workshops to improve their jazz playing. Workshops have earned a reputation as the best intensive programs for learning jazz improvisation.

CONTACT: Jason Lindsey. PO Box 1244, 1211 Aebersold Drive, New Albany, IN 47150. (800) 456-1388x5 or (812) 944-8141x5. jason@jazzbooks.com. www.summerjazzworkshops.com.

Maine

Bowdoin International Music Festival

Brunswick, June 21–Aug. 2; three week sessions begin July 12. AF $50 (before Jan. 31); $75 (after).

Internationally acclaimed program designed for serious students with advanced musical ability. Offers solo and chamber study with renowned faculty, multiple performance opportunities, and a premier concert series with guest and resident artists. Scholarship aid available, including some full-tuition fellowships.

CONTACT: Jennifer Means, director of admissions. 6300 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011. (207) 373-1400. info@bowdoinfestival.org. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

Camp Encore-Coda

CONTACT: Jamie Saltman. 32 Grassmere Rd., Brookline, MA 02467. (617) 325-1541. jamie@encore-coda.com. www.encore-coda.com.

Chamber Music by the Sea

CONTACT: Mary Patch. PO Box 72, Boothbay, ME 04537. (207) 633-3659. chambermusicbythesea@yahoo.com. www.musiciansconnected.com/musicians/home4.aspx?ID=77.

Fall Foliage Adult Chamber Music Weekend

Rockport, Oct. 10–13. AF $625.

Join members of the Muir Quartet, guest coaches, and a group of amateur adult musicians for a chamber-music workshop. Open to string players, pianists, and ensembles. Study chamber-music repertoire, be coached by some of the country’s finest musicians, attend master classes, and perform.

CONTACT: Allison Lakin, assistant director of education. 58 Bay View St., Ste. 1, Camden, ME 04841. (207) 236-2823. allison@baychamberconcerts.org. www.baychamberconcerts.org.

Kneisel Hall Adult Chamber Music Festival

Blue Hill, Aug. 10–17. AF $100.

Joyous chamber-music making for serious intermediate through advanced string and piano players. Includes morning rehearsals; assigned, freelance, and informal sight-readings coached by faculty; a fellows’ concert, faculty recital, participant recital, and a festival concert; discussions; and master classes.

CONTACT: Scott Woolweaver, Director. PO Box 648, Blue Hill, ME 04614. (207) 374-2811. festival@kneisel.org. www.kneisel.org.

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival

Blue Hill, June 22–Aug. 10. AF $100.

Rigorous program for 50 international preprofessional musicians. Concentrates exclusively on chamber music for strings and piano. No orchestral program and minimal emphasis on private lessons. Priority is ensemble playing and the cooperation and communication required.

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Maine Fiddle Camp

CONTACT: Doug Protsik. 116 Pleasant Cove Dr., Woolwich, ME 04579. (207) 443-5411 or (207) 522-3800. mainefiddlecamp@hotmail.com. www.mainefiddle.org.

New England Music Camp

Sidney, June 22–July 21; July 21–Aug. 11. AF $500.

Blends a high quality, intensive musical education with popular sports and recreation. Campers design their own programs, receive two individual lessons, participate in recitals, perform public concerts, and can perform in small ensembles. The program includes two bands, two chorales, two jazz ensembles, and a large stage band.

CONTACT: Davis E. Wiggin, director. 8 Goldenrod Road, Sidney, ME 04330. (207) 465-3025 or (860) 767-6530. Playatnemc@aol.com. www.nemusiccamp.com.

Portland String Quartet Workshop

Standish, July 20–Aug. 3. AF $150 (refundable).

For individual players, ages 14 through adult and/or established ensembles selected by audition (live, tape, or DVD). Daily coaching and master classes with the Portland String Quartet, two concerts by the Portland String Quartet, and performances by the participants on the concluding weekend.

CONTACT: Stephen Kecskemethy. 60 Candlewyck Terrace, Portland, ME 04102. (207) 774-5144. arpeggio@att.net. www.portlandstringquartet.org.

SummerKeys

CONTACT: Bruce Potterton. 32 N. Main St., Boonton, NJ 07005. (973) 316-6220 or (207) 733-2316. sksmail@summerkeys.com. www.summerkeys.com.

Maryland

Common Ground on the Hill

CONTACT: Walt Michael. 2 College Hill, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 21157. (410) 857-2771. cground@qis.net. www.commongroundonthehill.com.

Heifetz International Three-Week Program (Emphasis on Chamber Music)

CONTACT: Marsha Roark. PO Box 6443, Ellicott City, MD 21042. (410) 480-8007. www.heifetzinstitute.org.

National Orchestral Institute

College Park, May 30–June 29. AF $65.

Intensive program covers chamber music, orchestral performance, and professional development. A preliminary week of chamber music and conductorless chamber orchestras will open the festival, followed by three weeks of orchestral playing led by internationally renowned conductors and coaching by many of the country’s finest orchestral players.

CONTACT: Richard Scerbo, managing director. 2110 Clarice Smith Center, College Park, MD 20742. (301) 405-2317. noi@umd.edu. www.noimusic.com.

Massachusetts

Apple Tree Arts

CONTACT: Donna Blanchard, executive director. PO Box 75, Grafton, MA 01519. (508) 839-4286. info@appletreearts.com. www.appletreearts.org.

Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at Mass MoCa

CONTACT: Philippa Thompson. 80 Hanson Place, No. 701, Brooklyn, NY 11217. (718) 852-7755. info@bangonacan.org. www.bangonacan.org/summer_festival.html.

Belvoir Terrace

Lenox, June 27–Aug. 14.

All arts summer program for girls in third through tenth grades. Private string instruction, chamber music, and orchestra. Supervised estate living, a music camp plus.

CONTACT: Nancy Goldberg. 80 Cliffwood St., Lenox, MA 01240. (413) 637-0555 or (212) 580-3398. info@belvoirterrace.com. www.belvoirterrace.com.

Berklee College of Music–Summer String Fling

CONTACT: 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02215-2245. (617) 747-2245. summer@berklee.edu. www.berklee.edu/summer.

Boston Bass Bash

CONTACT: Steve Lin, summer school director. 290 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. (617) 585-1126. mulmer@newenglandconservatory.edu. www.newenglandconservatory.edu/summer.

Boston University Tanglewood Institute

CONTACT: Shirley Leiphon, administrative director. 855 Commonwealth Ave. Rm. 250, Boston, MA 02215. (617) 353-3386 or (800) 643-4796. tanglewd@bu.edu. www.bu.edu/tanglewood.

Brandeis University

CONTACT: Summer School Office, 415 S. St., MS 085, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. (781) 736-3500 or (800) 622-0622. summerschool@brandeis.edu. www.brandeis.edu/summer/musicfestival.

Brandeis University Summer Music Festival

CONTACT: Philp Dolan. Brandeis University - Summer School Office, 415 South Street, MS 085, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. (781) 736-3424. summerschool@brandeis.edu. www.brandeis.edu/summer/musicfestival.

CDSS Pinewoods Camp Programs

Plymouth, June 26–July 3 (Early Music Week); July 19–26 (Folk Music Week).

Combines top-level teaching with a New England summer vacation. Offers a full schedule of classes for recorders, viols, and singers. Ensemble and master classes are complemented by movement in the form of renaissance and English country dance, with nightly dancing, and playing sessions.

CONTACT: Steve Howe. Country Dance & Song Society, PO Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039-0338. (413) 268-7426x3. camp@cdss.org. www.cdss.org/camp.

CelloCelli

Northampton and Boston, Aug. 9–10 (Northampton); Aug. 16–17 (Boston). AF $165 (by April 15); $200 (after April 15).

Intensive workshops cultivate non-classical cello skills. Sessions build upon one another and explore: strumming and “counterpoint” pizzicato techniques; creating baselines and rhythmic accompanying parts; developing improvisation skills; and the use of looping hardware and software to overlay multiple parts.

CONTACT: 1031 Allston Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121. (216) 382-8640. workshops@cellocelli.com. www.cellocelli.com.

Composers Conference and Chamber Music Center at Wellesley College

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Duxbury Music Institute and Festival

CONTACT: Lanci Valentine. 1 Conservatory Dr., Hingham, MA 02043-2647. (781) 749-7565x23. lancivalentine@southshoreconservatory.org. www.southshoreconservatory.org/dmf.

Festival Youth Orchestra

CONTACT: Steve Lin, summer school director. 290 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. (617) 585-1126. sumsch@newenglandconservatory.edu. www.newenglandconservatory.edu/summer.

Indian Hill Music Center

CONTACT: 36 King St., PO Box 1484, Littleton, MA 01460. (978) 486-9524x105. info@indianhillmusic.org. www.indianhillmusic.org.

Jazz in July Summer Music Programs

CONTACT: Mark Baszak, associate director. 10 Curry Hicks, 100 Hicks Wy., Amherst, MA 01003. (413) 545-3530. jazzinjuly@acad.umass.edu. www.jazzinjuly.com.

The Luthiers’ Workshop

CONTACT: Thomas Knatt. 697 Townsend Rd., Groton, MA 01450. (978) 448-9663. tknatt@ziplink.net. www.ziplink.net/~tknatt.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Violin Repair Workshops

CONTACT: Melissa James, office manager. Office of Lifelong Learning, 375 Church St., North Adams, MA 01247. (413) 662-5543. www.mcla.edu/violin.

Music On The Hill

CONTACT: Mary Oliveri. PO Box 398, Belmont, MA 02478. (617) 484-4696. moliveri@powersmusic.org. www.powersmusic.org.

New School of Music

Cambridge, June–August. AF $15.

Adult string ensemble for intermediate players. Suzuki instruction in violin and cello. Chamber ensembles for intermediate and advanced levels of all ages. Private, classical, jazz, and world-music lessons in violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

CONTACT: Stephen Pixley, executive director. 25 Lowell St., Cambridge, MA 02138. (617) 492-8105. info@cambridgemusic.org. www.newschoolofmusic.org.

North Bennet Street School Summer Workshops in Musical Instrument Technology

CONTACT: Jourdan Abel, workshops director. North Bennet Street School, 39 N. Bennet St., Boston, MA 02113. (617) 227-0155x102. workshop@nbss.org. www.nbss.org.

Phillips Academy Summer Session–Andover Institute of Music

CONTACT: Phillips Academy Summer Session. 180 S. Main St., Andover, MA 01810. (978) 749-4400. summersession@andover.edu. www.andover.edu/summersession.

Powers Music School–Pow-Wow

CONTACT: Mary Oliveri, executive and artistic director. PO Box 398, Belmont, MA 02478. (617) 484-4696. moliveri@powersmusic.org. www.powersmusic.org.

Sound Encounters: A Workshop for Contemporary Chamber Music

CONTACT: Carol Rodland, summer school director. 290 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. (617) 585-1126. CRodland@newenglandconservatory.edu. www.soundencounters.info.

Soundfest Chamber Music Festival and Quartet Institute

Falmouth, June 14–28. AF $20 (individual); $25 (group).

Intensive quartet seminar, aimed at advanced younger players and career-track graduate and professional quartets. Daily private coachings and master classes with the Colorado Quartet, guest artists, and staff coaches.

CONTACT: Diane Chaplin, administrator. 81 Grand Ave., Ste. 1-J, Englewood, NJ 07631. (201) 679-7061. cello@coloradoquartet.com. www.coloradoquartet.com.

South Shore Conservatory–Summer Chamber Music Academy

CONTACT: 1 Conservatory Dr., Hingham, MA 02043. (781) 749-7565. www.southshoreconservatory.org.

Tchaikovsky Summer School

CONTACT: Moscow Art Summer Academy. 1216 Denniston St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. (617) 687-9183. moscowart@gmail.com. www.moscowart.org.

Michigan

2008 PhoenixPhest! Amateur Chamber Music Festival

Ann Arbor, May 23–25. AF $50 (deposit).

Intensive chamber-music workshops and master classes. Amateur musicians of all ages receive chamber-music instruction in a supportive atmosphere. Low student-to-faculty ratio. Participants work in preformed or Phoenix Ensemble–groups perform in a student concert.

CONTACT: Gabriel Bolkosky, executive director. 6 Lois Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. (734) 358-2100. gbolkosky@phoenixensemble.com. www.phoenixensemble.com/phoenixphest.html.

Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts

CONTACT: Stephanie Weaver, executive director. 4090 Geddes Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. (734) 995-4625. info@spa-aa.org. www.spa-aa.org.

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

CONTACT: Heidi Stansell, camp director. 300 E. Crystal Lake Rd., Twin Lake, MI 49457. (800) 221-3796. www.bluelake.org.

CelloCelli

Ann Arbor, June 21–22. AF $165 (by April 15); $200 (after April 15).

Intensive workshops cultivate non-classical cello skills. Sessions build upon one another and explore: strumming and “counterpoint” pizzicato techniques; creating baselines and rhythmic accompanying parts; developing improvisation skills; and the use of looping hardware and software to overlay multiple parts.

CONTACT: 1031 Allston Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121. (216) 382-8640. workshops@cellocelli.com. www.cellocelli.com.

Community Music School

East Lansing, July 7—Aug. 16

Offers string instruction, the Alexander Technique, early childhood music programs, and the Young Musicians program (open to children from birth to age 11). An active chamber-music program, as well as summer programs.

CONTACT: John Martin, director. 775 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426. (610) 489-3676. commusic@msu.edu. www.cmsmusic.org.

Interlochen Arts Camp

Interlochen, June 22–Aug. 4. AF $35 (online); $50 (paper application); additional $10 after Feb. 1.

For children in third through sixth grades, string musicians selected after an audition process. Intensive program designed for the highly skilled and motivated string player. For musicians between sixth and ninth grades, the Intermediate Symphony Orchestra and the Intermediate Concert Orchestra are advanced training orchestras that familiarize the artist with significant repertoire while emphasizing quality, personal growth, and the joy of ensemble playing. High-school students study with some of the finest chamber musicians performing today.

CONTACT: Kelye Modarelli. 4000 Highway M-137, PO Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643. (800) 681-5912 or (231) 276-7472. admissions@interlochen.org. www.interlochen.org/stringcamp.

Orchestra Fellowship Program

Houghton, June 25–July 17. AF $10.

CONTACT: Nathan Barber, artistic administrator. PO Box 406, Hancock, MI 49931. (906) 482-1542 or (888) 309-7861. nbarber@pmf.org. www.pmmf.org.

SEMINAR 2008 High School Music Program

Kalamazoo, July 13–26. AF $1,085.

High-school students form four to five string quartets for daily coaching, string orchestra, double-bass class, private lessons, graded theory, electives, and performances. Part of a larger program for woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, and choral. Evening activities and residence hall living. Celebrating 58th season.

CONTACT: Kevin West, registrar. 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5434. (269) 387-4678 or (269) 387-4681. kevin.west@wmich.edu. www.mich.edu/music-camp.

Minnesota

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival

St. Peter, June 22–July 20. AF $25.

More than 150 young people assemble for rigorous musical study and performance in a supportive community. In addition to playing in an orchestra, string students receive individual instruction and chamber-music coaching from the outstanding faculty. Field trips, guest artist recitals and master classes, a concerto audition opportunity, and numerous social events.

CONTACT: Susan Olstad. 122 W. Franklin Ave., Ste. 230, Minneapolis, MN 55404. (612) 230-3291 or (888) 635-6583. admissions@lutheransummermusic.org. www.lutheransummermusic.org.

Madeline Island Music Camp

CONTACT: 118 E. 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404. (612) 871-7781. info@music-camp.org. www.music-camp.org/.

Northern Lights Music Festival

CONTACT: Veda Zuponcic. 111 Munn Ln., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. (856) 795-1830 or (865) 429-2733. zuponic@rowan.edu. www.northernlightsmusic.org.

The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music-Children’s Music Workshop

CONTACT: 29 E. Exchange St., St Paul, MN 55101. (651) 224-2205. info@thespcm.org. www.thespcm.org.

Stringwood

Lanesboro, June 15–June 29. AF $50.

A premier chamber-music program that draws young artists each summer. Master classes, private lessons, and a variety of seminars, open rehearsals, and individual practice prepare young artists for public concerts at Stringwood. Sunday evenings are reserved for live radio broadcasts.

CONTACT: Nancy Oliveros. 980 Bellows St., Sain Paul, MN 55118. (651) 554-1777 or (651) 238-4945. nancy@stringwood.com. www.stringwood.com.

Missouri

Heartland Chamber Music Academy

CONTACT: Dr. Deborah Dickson. 301 E 51st St. Ste. 201, Kansas City, MO 64112. (816) 235-2741. music-ce@umkc.edu. www.heartlandchambermusic.org.

Innsbrook Institute Music School and Festival

CONTACT: Innsbrook Institute. 1 Aspen Cir., Innsbrook, MO 63390. (636) 928-3366x228. institute@innsbrook-resort.com. http://innsbrookinstitute.org.

Kansas City String Quartet Program

Kansas City, July 28–Aug. 2; Aug. 4–9. AF $25.

Nurtures young musicians toward artistic excellence through the study and performance of chamber music and string orchestra. Faculty represent the best chamber musicians from New York, Chicago, and Kansas City. Learn string quartets and trios in student ensembles and string-orchestra repertoire in the combined faculty-student orchestra. Reputable luthiers are in residence.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Suh Lane, Artistic Director. PO Box 8133, Prairie Village, KS 66207. (816) 926-9438. artisticdirector@kcstringquartet.org. www.kcstringquartet.org.

MWSU Center for Community Arts

St. Joseph, May 29–July 30.

Offers Suzuki violin lessons through this community arts and culture program. Lessons include the parent and child together and are available during the summer.

CONTACT: Bonnie Wagner. 4525 Downs Dr., Spratt Hall 105, St. Joseph, MO 64507-2294. (816) 271-4100 or (816) 271-4106. wagnerbj@missouriwestern.edu. www.wi.missouriwestern.edu/arts.

Strings Orchestra Camp–Baroque String Academy

CONTACT: K.J. Reynolds, program director. 470 E. Lockwood, St Louis, MO 63119. (314) 968-5939 or (314) 961-2660x4452. reynolds@webster.edu. www.webster.edu/cms.

Summer Strings Institute at UMKC

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UMKC Cello Clinic

Kansas City, June 10–18.

Under the direction of Professor Carter Enyeart, this popular session brings together 25 serious young cellists, ages 14 to 20. Those accepted by audition will learn how to improve their basic skills, organize and better understand technique, and grow in musical expression.

CONTACT: Mara Gibson, director. 310 E. 51st Street, Room 201, Kansas, MO 64112. (816) 235-2741. music-ce@umkc.edu. http://conservatory.umkc.edu/cmda.

Montana

Montana State University’s Annual Chamber Music Festival

CONTACT: Kim Eggemeyer. PO Box 173420, Bozeman, MT 59717-3420. (406) 994-3562. keggemeyer@montana.edu. www.montana.edu/mcmw.

North Valley Music School

Whitefish, Aug. 4–8.

Chamber camp for intermediate to advanced youth string musicians held in conjunction with the Glacier Symphony & Chorale’s Festival Amadeus. Participate in daily small ensembles, orchestra, and master classes. Includes clinics and/or master classes with festival guest artists including Paul Colleti and Robert Vijay Gupta.

CONTACT: PO Box 4446, Whitefish, MT 59937. (406) 862-8074. info@northvalleymusicschool.org. www.northvalleymusicschool.org.

Red Lodge Music Festival

CONTACT: Eloise Kirk. 3206 Green Terrace Dr., Billings, MT 59102. (406) 252-4599. rlmf@tgrsolution.net. www.redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Nebraska

Chamber Music Institute of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, June 14–21.

Lessons in performance, composition, and entrepreneurship. Intense music-making for superb young artists who wish to explore careers in chamber-music performance. A master class, two faculty coachings, and sessions on entrepreneurial skills (promotion, management, performance venues, and legal aspects) daily. Ensembles work with talented composers and premiere a work. Participants must be in college or recent college graduates (undergraduate or master’s level, or equivalent). International students welcome. Preference given to preformed groups. Individuals may also apply.

CONTACT: 121 Westbrook Music Building, Lincoln, NE 68588-0100. (402) 472-6830. music2@unl.edu. www.unl.edu/music/cmi.

Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp For Beginners

Avoca, June 9–13. AF $200.

Includes some of the basics and fun of fiddling, such as performing in public, practice techniques, reading music, playing by ear, and jamming. Fiddling styles include: bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, Klezmer, old-time, and newly composed tunes by campers. Movement and singing included in instruction.

CONTACT: Deborah Greenblatt. PO Box 671, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE 68307-0671. (402) 275-3221. g-s@alltel.net. www.greenblattandseay.com.

Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps For Intermediate/Advanced Fiddlers

Avoca, July 14–18. AF $200.

Includes picking tunes for contests, performing in public, practice techniques, reading music, playing by ear, playing for dancers, back-up fiddling, arranging twin-fiddle pieces, and jamming. Fiddling styles include bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, Klezmer, old-time, and newly composed tunes. Advanced registration required. Enrollment limited to ten fiddlers per week. Campers help choose the content of camp activities. Some songs taught by ear, others with music. Movement and singing included, so campers should dress comfortably.

CONTACT: Deborah Greenblatt. PO Box 671, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE 68307-0671. (402) 275-3221. g-s@alltel.net. www.greenblattandseay.com.

New Hampshire

Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music International Summer Festival

Sullivan, June 20–29; July 4–13; July 18–27; Aug. 1–10; Aug. 15–24. AF $75.

With an emphasis on coaching, each session hosts 55 musicians of all ages and backgrounds. Musicians are placed in groups by playing ability and coached by Apple Hill chamber players and guest faculty. Participant concerts given at the end of every session.

CONTACT: PO Box 217, 410 Apple Hill Rd., Sullivan, NH 03431. (603) 847-3371. summer@applehill.org. www.applehill.org.

Fiddleheads Acoustic Music Camp

CONTACT: Kathy Sommer. 44139 County Route 21, Redwood, NY 13679. (315) 482-5747. fiddleheads_nh@yahoo.com. www.fiddleheadscamp.com.

Heifetz International Music Institute

Wolfeboro, June 20–Aug. 2. AF $75.

An intense experience to develop the expressive potential of every performer, encouraging technical growth through a rigorous schedule of lessons, practicing, classes, solo performance, and chamber music. Two one-hour private lessons per week, weekly chamber-music coaching, daily communication training, master classes, lectures, and workshops. Celebrity Concert and Stars of Tomorrow series three nights per week.

CONTACT: PO Box 6443, Columbia, MD 21042. (410) 480-8007. office@heifetzinstitute.org. www.heifetzinstitute.org.

Raphael Trio Chamber Music Workshop

Wilton, Aug. 10–17; Aug. 17–24. AF $25.

Chamber-music study and performance for advanced players, with intensive coaching. Ensembles may be preformed or assigned in advance. Repertoire is assigned in advance. Daily coachings with distinguished professional faculty. Emphasis on in-depth study and understanding of interpretation and performance skills.

CONTACT: Susan Salm. 175 W. 73rd St., #16D, New York, NY 10023. (212) 362-0023 or (646) 247-7022. cellosalm@earthlink.net.

University of New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship Summer Institute

Durham, June 16–July 21 (weeklong workshops).

Offers weeklong, hands-on workshops in violin building, maintenance, and repair, and bow making, rehairing, and repair. Workshops are led by internationally renowned instructors, including Karl Roy, Horst Kloss, Lynn Hannings, and George Rubino.

CONTACT: Theresa Winstead. University of New Hampshire, 6 Garrison Ave., Durham, NH 03824. (603) 862-4234. professional.development@unh.edu. www.learn.unh.edu/violin.

The Walden School

Dublin, June 28–Aug. 3. AF $50.

Offers programs that emphasize creative application, specifically through music improvisation and composition. Provides an inspiring environment ideal for creative music making. Walden’s renowned Young Musicians Program provides thorough and creative theoretical training for young musicians ages 9 to 18.

CONTACT: Bradley Evans. Administrative Office, 31A 29th St., San Francisco, CA 94110. (415) 648-4710. students@waldenschool.org. www.waldenschool.org.

New Jersey

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center

CONTACT: PO Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318. (856) 358-2472 or (800) 394-8478. www.appelfarm.org/camp.

Cape May Music Festival

CONTACT: Mary Stewart, cheif outreach officer. 1048 Washington St., PO Box 340, Cape May, NJ 08204. (609) 884-5404 or (800) 275-4278x131. mstewart@capemaymac.org. www.capemaymac.org.

Lyricafest

Chatham, June 1–15. AF $25.

Intensive chamber-music festival. Five and six string ensembles, piano trios, and quintets will be formed from college, graduate, and very advanced high-school students. Intimate setting, home-cooked meals, and nightly sight-reading marathons with faculty.

CONTACT: Laura Bossert. 50 Orchard St., Apt. 2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. (617) 524-2495. laurabossert@mac.com. www.lyricafest.org.

Summer String-In

CONTACT: David Bakamjian, director. 48-36 44th St., Apt. 7B, Woodside, NY 11377. (718) 482-9283. dbak@rcn.com. www.summerstringin.org.

New Mexico

Princeton Chamber Music Play Week West

CONTACT: David Bakamjian. 48-36 44th St., Apt. 7B, Woodside, NY 11377. (888) 255-4322 or (718) 482-9283. info@playweek.net. www.playweek.net.

Taos School of Music Summer Chamber Music Festival

Taos, June 9–Aug. 4. AF $50.

Intensive program devoted to the study and performance of chamber music. Daily coaching and extensive performing opportunities. Student-to-faculty ratio less than 4 to 1.

CONTACT: Taos School of Music, PO Box 2630, Taos, NM 87571. (575) 776-2388. tsofm@newmex.com. www.taosschoolofmusic.com.

New York

Alaria

New York, June 4–July 20. AF $23 (credit); $7 (non-credit).

Chamber-music and sonata courses offered for college credit. Telephone interview required for chamber-music course to ensure most compatible placement. Repertoire of various periods and styles. Sonata class is a performance seminar that develops musicianship and listening in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

CONTACT: Nancy Garniez, coordinator. 949 West End Ave. #11C, New York, NY 10025. (212) 749-4035. nancygarniez@tonalrefraction.com. www.alaria.org.

Bravo Workshop

Lewiston, July 21–July 27. AF $40.

Offers high-school and college string players a unique and outstanding week of immersion in chamber music. Daily coachings, master classes, lecture recitals, and two participants concerts.

CONTACT: Mary Handley, executive director. (716) 834-2266. mehandley@yahoo.com. www.bravoworkshop.com.

The Cello Seminar

Salem, June 1–8. AF $50.

Explore cello music written by 20th and 21st century composers. Wide range of repertoire, from classics to the cutting edge. Daily schedule of lessons, rehearsals, and master classes. Prepare solo and ensemble repertoire and introductory talks for a public performance.

CONTACT: Rhonda Rider. 41 Wyman St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. (617) 390-5528. rrider@bostonconservatory.edu. www.musicfromsalem.org.

Chautauqua Music Festival

Chautauqua, June 21–Aug. 12. AF $30.

Blends music, dance, theater, visual arts, opera, a distinguished lecture platform, leisure activities, and religion for a diverse public. A superb atmosphere to study and relax with other professionals and student artists.

CONTACT: Sarah Malinoski, coordinator of student services. Schools Office, PO box 1098, Chautauqua, NY 14722. (716) 357-6233. music@ciweb.org. http://ciweb.org.

Chenango Summer MusicFest

Hamilton, June 19–22. AF $25 (master class); $50 (group).

Intimate chamber-music festival. Incorporates classic repertoire with more modern and world music. Master classes open to advanced players, regardless of age.

CONTACT: Laura Klugherz, artistic director. Dept. of Music, Colgate University, 13 Oak Dr., Hamilton, NY 13346-1398. (315) 228-7643. lklugherz@mail.colgate.edu.groups.colgate.edu/musicfest.

Eastern US Music Camp at Colgate University

Hamilton, June 29–July 26. AF $295 (deposit toward tuition).

Chamber ensemble, symphony orchestra, small ensembles, private lessons, classes in music, recitals, concerts, master classes, daily recreation, world-renowned faculty, friendly, professional atmosphere.

CONTACT: Grace R. Brown. 7 Brook Hollow Rd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (866) 777-7841 or (518) 877-5121. summer@easternusmusiccamp.com. www.easternusmusiccamp.com.

Fiddle & Dance at Ashokan

CONTACT:

Galamian Chamber Music Festival

CONTACT: Mary McGowan-Welp, admissions director. 1424 County Route 10, Westport, NY 12993. (518) 962-2400. meadowmount@hotmail.com. www.meadowmount.com.

Hartwick College Summer Music Festival & Institute

CONTACT: Diane Paige, co-director. 1 Hartwick Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820. or (800) 388-0337. musicfestival@hartwick.edu. www.hartwickmusicfestival.org.

Ithaca College Chamber Music Institute

CONTACT: Sanford Reuning, institute director. Ithaca Talent Education, PO Box 669, Ithaca, NY 14851. (607) 272-6006. ithacatalent@att.net. www.ithaca.edu/suzuki.

Ithaca Violoncello Institute

CONTACT: Einar Holm. 125 Ridgecrest Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. (607) 273-8896. einar_jeff_holm@hotmail.com. www.geocities.com/icelloi/.

KentMusic at Colgate

Hamilton, June 23–29.

The experienced amateur, professional, and semi-professional string player will spend seven gratifying days in a beautiful setting, studying one or two great works of the string quartet repertoire. Individuals and preformed quartets may apply. The Manhattan Quartet presents two full concerts. Yale professor David Clampitt gives daily lectures on historical and theoretical aspects of the works.

CONTACT: Ivy Turner, executive director. 6 Whittier Pl., #10K, Boston, MA 02114. (617) 308-4897 or (617) 742-1832. ivycello@rcn.com. www.manhattanstringquartet.com.

Lake Placid Chamber Music Festival for Adults

Lake Placid, Aug. 11–15. AF $100.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere, participants focus on ensemble techniques and general musicianship. May enroll as individual or a preformed group. Coaching sessions, master classes, faculty concert, organized sight-reading, informal social activities.

CONTACT: Linda Rosenthal, artistic director. PO Box 988, Lake Placid, NY 12946. (518) 523-1312 or (917) 545-7103. linda@linda-rosenthal.com. www.lakeplacidinstitute.org.

Luzerne Music Center

CONTACT: William Schulman. 5099 N. Dixie Highway, #263, Oakland Park, FL 33334. (877) 267-8919. info@luzernemusic.org. www.luzernemusic.org.

Magic Mountain Music Farm, Practice Marathon Retreats

Morris, May 24–June 8; June 29–July 14; July 26– Aug. 10; Aug. 16–31. AF $65.

Intensive practice-marathon retreats. Includes individual lessons and workshops, and a unique approach to practicing, interpreting, and sight-reading music.

CONTACT: Burton Kaplan. 817 West End Ave., #11B, New York, NY 10025. (212) 662-6634. musicfarm@mindspring.com. www.magicmountainmusic.org.

Meadowmount School of Music

Westport, June 22–Aug. 9. AF $50 (international students charged slightly more to cover additional required paperwork).

For accomplished violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists training for professional careers in music. Founded in 1944 by Ivan Galamian, students travel from all parts of the world for rigorous practice and coaching on their instruments for solo work and chamber music. Includes private lessons, chamber-music coaching for those assigned, studio classes, concerts, and master classes.

CONTACT: Mary McGowan-Welp, admissions director. 1424 County Route 10, Westport, NY 12993. (518) 962-2400. admissions@meadowmount.com. www.meadowmount.com.

Music Conservatory of Westchester—Summer Programs

CONTACT: Jean Newton, dean of students and faculty. 216 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606-1102. (914) 761-3900. jean@musiced.org. www.musicconservatory.org.

Music, Etc.

CONTACT: Sharon Riley. 12 W. 17th St., New York, NY 10011. (212) 929-5317 or (212) 727-0566. sharon_b_riley@yahoo.com; yurivodovoz@earthlink.com.

Music for People

Fredonia, Aug. 3–8.

Explore improvisation in an environment that is energetic, humorous, and open-minded. For musicians experienced in any musical tradition. Improvisation studied in relation to any musical tradition, including: classical, jazz, theater, rock, ethnic, avant-garde, etc. Instruments include: acoustic, electric, ethnic drums, percussion, and even homemade. Free time for jamming and impromptu showcases. Other performances professionally recorded.

CONTACT: Music for People Office, P.O. Box 397, Goshen, CT 06756. (860) 491-3763. mfp@musicforpeople.org. www.musicforpeople.org.

New Directions Cello Festival

Ithica, June 6–8. AF $275; $325 (after May 8).

Includes Hank Roberts, Jenn Adams (Montana Skies), Rushad Eggleston Trio, Gunther Tiedemann with David Plate (Germany), James Hoskins with Trio Sherefe, and the Trevor Exter Trio. Performance and educational forum for nonclassical cello includes workshops and jam sessions led by guest artists (and their groups) who are pioneering new directions for cellists in a wide variety of styles.

CONTACT: Chris White, director. 123 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY 14850. (877) 665-5815 or (607) 277-1686. info@newdirectionscello.com. www.newdirectionscello.com.

New York Summer Music Festival

Oneonta, June 29–Aug. 9. AF $60 ($90 after deadline).

Dedicated to providing top-quality instruction and high-level performance opportunities to talented, young musicians. Our faculty is drawn from the best music institutions in the world. Daily one-on-one coaching in ensembles, private lessons, and informal talks. Every student performs in every two-week session, in weekly and biweekly concerts—up to 30 concerts every summer.

CONTACT: Keiuske Hoashi, director of communications. PO Box 947, Oneonta, NY 13820. (607) 267-4024. info@nysmf.org. www.nysmf.org.

New York University: The Steinhardt School of Education-Intensive String Quartet

CONTACT:

Orchestral Audition Training Workshop

CONTACT: Mary McGowan-Welp, Admissions Director. 1424 County Route 10, P.O. Box 42, Westport, NY 12993. (518) 873-2063. admissions@meadowmount.com. www.meadowmount.com.

Perlman Music Program/Chamber Music Program

CONTACT: Sherry Peregrin. 459 Colombus Ave., PMB #325, New York, NY 10024. (212) 721-8769. PMPInfo@aol.com. www.perlmanmusicprogram.org.

Princeton Chamber Music Play Week East

CONTACT: David Bakamjian. 48-36 44th St., Apt. 7B, Woodside, NY 11377. (888) 255-4322 or (718) 482-9283. info@playweek.net. www.playweek.net.

SCOR! (String Camp of Rochester)

Rochester, July 9–12.

Designed for adult string players and pianists. Combines the in-depth musical experience of a chamber music/orchestra camp with the diversity of conference-style sessions. Two tracks perfect for the majority of adult amateurs and advanced players. New this season are tracks for beginners and for string players who’ve had six months to two years of study. Depending on experience, every participant is placed in a chamber group or orchestra practice group that receives daily coaching. Evening jam sessions and original music, master classes, a spirited faculty recital, and large ensembles.

CONTACT: 67 Pembroke St., #1, Rochester, NY 14620. (585) 313-4319. info@stringcamp.com. www.stringcamp.com.

Skidmore Chamber Music Institute

CONTACT: Debra Madden. 815 N. Broadway, Sarasota Springs, NY 12866. (518) 580-5591 or (518) 580-5590. dmadden@skimore.edu. www.skidmore.edu/summer.

Stony Brook Summer Music Festival

CONTACT: Linda M. Sinanian, director. Stony Brook Summer Music Festival, Dept. of Music, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5475. (631) 220-0911. lsinanian@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. www.sbsmf.org.

Summit Music Festival

Purchase, July 27–Aug. 17. AF $80.

International gathering of students and faculty for intensive study, private lessons, chamber music, orchestra, competition, performance opportunities, and an evening concert series open to the public.

CONTACT: David Krieger. 270 Washington Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570. (914) 747-2020. info@summitmusicfestival.org. www.summitmusicfestival.org.

North Carolina

Brevard Music Center and Festival

CONTACT: Dorothy Knowles, admissions coordinator and registrar. 349 Andante Ln., PO Box 312, Brevard, NC 28712. (828) 862-2140 or (828) 862-2100. bmcadmission@citcom.net. www.brevardmusic.org.

Cannon Music Camp

Boone, June 28–July 26. AF $100.

Most comprehensive musical instruction in the Southeast with intensive college preparatory work in performance and music theory. Ensemble performance stressed, with experiences in choir, orchestra, band, jazz, and chamber music. One-on-one instruction in weekly private lessons. Open to eighth-graders through high-school students.

CONTACT: Stephen M. Hopkins, camp director. Cannon Music Camp at Appalachian State University, 813 Rivers St., ASU Box 32031, Boone, NC 28608. (828) 262-4091 or (828) 262-6450. hopkinssm@appstate.edu. www.cannon.appstate.edu.

Chapel Hill Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Donald L. Oehler, director. UNC-Chapel Hill Music Dept., Hill Hall CB 3320, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. (919) 962-1042 or (919) 563-5264. dloehler@email.unc.edu. www.unc.edu/depts/music/chamber-workshop/faculty.htm.

Eastern Music Festival and School

CONTACT: Director of Admissions, PO Box 22026, Greensboro, NC 27420. (877) 833-6753x27 or (336) 333-7450x27. admissions@easternmusicfestival.org. www.emfNC.org.

Jink & Diddle School of Scottish Fiddling

CONTACT: Moira Turner. 11302 Avocet Dr., Chesterfield, VA 23838-8945. (804) 778-4708 or (804) 647-2164. jinkdiddle@aol.com. www.jinkdiddle.com.

Mountain Collegium for Early Music

CONTACT: Robert Castellano. 32 Farrar Rd., Shutesbury, MA 01072. (413) 367-2670. mountaincollegium@yahoo.com. www.mountaincollegium.com.

North Carolina School of the Arts

CONTACT: Taimur Sullivan, summer music programs administrative director. 1533 Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127. (336) 770-3290 or (336) 770-3353. music@ncarts.edu. www.ncarts.edu/summersession/index.htm.

Swannanoa Gathering

CONTACT: Jim Magill, director. Swannanoa Gathering, PO Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000. (828) 298-3434. gathering@warren-wilson.edu. www.swangathering.com.

North Dakota

Dakota Chamber Music

CONTACT: Sandra Starr, chairperson. MSU, 500 University Ave. W., Minot, ND 58707. (701) 858-3185 or (800) 777-0750. sandrastarr@minotstateu.edu. www.misu.nodak.edu/music.

International Music Camp/Summer School of Fine Arts

International Peace Garden, July 20–26.

Instruction in orchestra and/or fiddle. Four orchestras offer expert instruction and performance. Full-group rehearsals, master classes, sectionals, fundamentals, recitals, concerts, and private lessons. Two large-group rehearsals daily, theory classes, and chamber-ensemble opportunities. Advanced players only.

CONTACT: Timothy Wollenzien. 1930 23rd Ave. SE, Minot, ND 58701. (701) 838-8472. info@internationalmusiccamp.com. www.internationalmusiccamp.com.

Ohio

Accento8

Cincinnati, June 15–21. AF $50.

Outstanding young musicians work with internationally recognized artists/faculty. Focuses on chamber-music coaching and performance, with a special curriculum for preformed ensembles. The most advanced participants play in ensembles with faculty. Private lessons, master classes, and performance opportunities.

CONTACT: Dorotea Vismara Hoffman, director. Accent08 Festival, CCM Summer Programs, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221. (513) 375-8765. dorotea.hoffman@uc.edu. www.ccm.uc.edu/musicx/accent.

American School of Double Bass

CONTACT: 734 Oak St., Columbus, OH 43205. (614) 232-2277. info@asodb.com. www.asodb.com.

Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory String Camp

Berea, June 15–20. AF $50 (deposit).

For string players in fourth through ninth grades. Guest conductors, six orchestras, and other activities ensure fun for string players of all levels.

CONTACT: Sara Schimelpfenig, camp coordinator. Conservatory Outreach, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH 44017. (440) 826-8065 or (440) 826-2365. conreach@bw.edu. www.bw.edu/academics/conservatory/outreach/smp/stringcamps/.

Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory Summer Music Intensive

Berea, July 6–19. AF $100 (deposit).

Mini-conservatory experience for high-school students. Intensive solo and chamber-group work, as well as daily orchestral rehearsal. Classes in solfége, harmony, and music theory. Two private lessons weekly. Audition-only camp with emphasis on chamber music and solo work.

CONTACT: Bryan Bowser, director. Conservatory Outreach, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH 44017. (440) 826-2365. conreach@bw.edu. www.bw.edu/academics/conservatory/outreach/smp/smi.

Bowling Green State University Summer Music Institute String Orchestra Camp

CONTACT: Richard Webb. College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. (419) 633-3328. byr_aca_rwe@nwoca.org. www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music/outreach/smi/stringcamp.html.

CelloCelli

Cleveland, June 14–15. AF $165 (by April 15); $200 (after April 15).

Intensive workshops cultivate non-classical cello skills. Sessions build upon one another and explore: strumming and “counterpoint” pizzicato techniques; creating baselines and rhythmic accompanying parts; developing improvisation skills; and the use of looping hardware and software to overlay multiple parts.

CONTACT: 1031 Allston Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121. (216) 382-8640. workshops@cellocelli.com. www.cellocelli.com.

Center for the Arts, Wyoming

Wyoming, June–August. AF $25–$50 (deposit).

String camps for third-graders through high-school students. Dedicated to the art of chamber music. Students placed in a trio, quartet, or quintet. Rehearsals, coachings, master classes, and performances. Orchestra, composition, chamber music, and sectionals.

CONTACT: Milan Dukie, interim executive director. 322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215. (413) 948-1900. finearts@fuse.net. www.thecenter4thearts.org.

Creative Strings Workshop

CONTACT: H. Choi Fairbanks. 41-11 52nd St., #2, Woodside, NY 11377. (917) 349-5477. choichoi0622@yahoo.com. www.christianhowes.com/camps.htm.

Karen Tuttle “Coordination” Workshop

CONTACT: Jeffrey Irvine. Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44122. (216) 791-5000x297. jeffrey.irvine@gmail.com.

Kent/Blossom Music

CONTACT: Jerome LaCorte, director. Kent State University, PO Box 5190, E101 Music & Speech, Kent, OH 44242. (330) 672-2613. kbm@kent.edu. http://dept.kent.edu/blossom.

Oberlin Conservatory Baroque Performance Institute

Oberlin, June 15–June 29. AF $75.

Instruction in baroque instruments and voice. Students of all levels, from beginning baroque performance to the professional level, participate in master classes and coached ensembles with an international faculty of baroque specialists.

CONTACT: Anna Hoffmann. 77 West College St., Oberlin, OH 44074-1588. (440) 775-8044. OCBPI@oberlin.edu. www.oberlin.edu/con/summer/bpi.

Ohio String Teachers Association

CONTACT: Ed Zunic. OSTA Middle School String Camp, 1606 Doone Rd., Columbus, OH 43221.

OSU String Teacher Workshop

CONTACT: Dr. Robert Gillespie. 1866 College Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. (614) 292-2336. gillespie.5@osu.edu. http://music.osu.edu/stringteacherworkshop.

Summer Music Institute at the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music

CONTACT: 275 Eastland Rd., Berea, OH 44017. (440) 826-2900. conreach@bw.edu. www.bw.edu/academics/conservatory/outreach/smp/smi.

Oklahoma

American Heritage Music Festival

Grove, June 5–7.

Traditional music festival with Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest, workshops, and performances.

CONTACT: Kathleen Pixley. PO Box 451590, Grove, OK 74153. (800) 526-2523 or (918) 786-8896. mail@grandlakefestivals.com. www.grandlakefestivals.com.

Cajun Music Festival

Grove, July 4.

Traditional Cajun music festival with bands from Louisiana, Cajun food, workshops in Cajun fiddle, Cajun accordion, and Cajun culture.

CONTACT:

Jana Jae Fiddle Camp & Music Fest

Grove, Aug. 29–31.

Open to all ages and skill levels. Nationally renowned instructors and musicians present workshops, demonstrations, and individual instruction. Learn the basics or new styles and techniques.

CONTACT: Kathleen Pixley. PO Box 451590, Grove, OK 74153. (800) 526-2523 or (918) 786-8896. mail@grandlakefestivals.com. www.grandlakefestivals.com.

Oklahoma City University Performance Arts Academy–Summer Music Programs

CONTACT: JoBeth Moad, director. 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. (405) 208-5410. jmoad@okcu.edu. www.okcu.edu/music/academy.

Oregon

Ashland Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Rhett Bender. SOU Music Department, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520. (541) 552-6534. chambermusic@sou.edu. www.sou.edu/music/acmw.

Britt Institute String Quartet Academy

Medford, July 31–Aug. 15. AF $75.

The Arianna String Quartet has designed curriculum for the String Quartet Academy that challenges every aspect of their students’ musicianship. Studies include daily ensemble rehearsals, quartet coaching sessions, chamber-orchestra master classes, private lessons, score study, and performance opportunities. Students are challenged to expand technique and musicianship.

CONTACT: Joelle Graves, education director. 216 W. Main St., Medford, OR 97501. (541) 779-0847. education@brittfest.org. www.brittfest.org.

South West Music School

CONTACT: Deb Postlewait. PO Box 199, Beaverton, OR 97075-0199. (503) 292-4430. deb@swmusicschool.org. www.swmusicschool.org.

Pennsylvania

CELLOSPEAK 8th Annual Cello Workshop for Adults

Chambersburg, July 27–Aug. 2.

Offers adult cellists from all levels of ability a week of concentrated instruction and ensemble playing. One faculty member to every student. Lessons with the professional artist faculty, daily coached cello quartets, group technique sessions, performances (both solo and ensemble), and participation in the famous Cello Choir.

CONTACT: Dorothy Amarandos, artistic director. 2364 Old Trail Dr., Reston, VA 20191. (703) 264-1258. dpacello@comcast.net. www.cellospeak.com.

Crescendo Camp

CONTACT: Edwina French, founder & executive director. 775 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426. (610) 489-3676. french@cmsmusic.org. www.cmsmusic.org.

Mideast Workshop

La Roche College, Pittsburgh, July 20–26.

Try the viol without owning the instrument with our Viol-for-Novice class. Large ensembles, small coached consorts, and classes on early music topics offered.

CONTACT: Marilyn Carlson. 1008 Afton Rd., Columbus, OH 43221. (614) 754-7233. mcarlson@columbus.rr.com. www.mideastearlymusic.addr.com.

Music in the Mountains Pennsylvania

Eagles Mere, Aug. 3–17. AF $30.

Concentrates on chamber music. Program provides an musicianship and community. The Philadelphia Trio and other faculty work with a group of students chosen by audition. Theory and musicianship classes, daily coaching of small chamber ensembles, and performances.

CONTACT: Deborah Reeder. 214 Avon Rd., Narberth, PA 19072-2308. (610) 664-0346. info@musicinthemountainspa.com. www.musicinthemountainspa.com.

Penn State High School Summer Music Camp

CONTACT: Chriss A. Scultz, academic youth program coordinator. 225 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, University Park, PA 16802. (814) 863-5100. conferenceinfo1@outreach.psu.edu. www.outreach.psu.edu/c&i/musiccamps.

Pennsylvania Academy of Music

Lancaster, June 14–28.

“Musical Naturally” is an intensive educational experience for advanced students to study chamber music, participate in master classes, and study with nationally recognized professional musicians. Performances are held throughout the festival.

CONTACT: 313 W. Liberty St., Ste. 210, Lancaster, PA 17603. (717) 399-9733. info@paacademymusic.com. www.paacademymusic.org.

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts

Erie, June 29–Aug. 2.

Pennsylvania high-school sophomores and juniors are eligible to audition for this 5-week summer program held on the campus of Mercyhurst College. Students who are selected attend at no cost. The program’s 200 students are grouped into five major art areas. Of the 60 music students, between 12 and 14 are string players who participate in quartets and mixed-instrumentation chamber music.

CONTACT: Claudia Ebeling. PO Box 213, Lewisburg, PA 17837. (570) 524-5244. pgse@csiu.org. www.pgse.org.

Performing Arts Institute

Kingston, June 29–Aug. 9. AF $35.

International program for serious high-school students. Performance opportunities in chamber music, two orchestras, jazz band, and small jazz combos. Four levels of music theory, jazz theory, composition, music history, jazz history, improvisation, and more. Daily contact hours with outstanding faculty and a special master class and performance presented by the Shanghai String Quartet.

CONTACT: Nancy Sanderson, director. 201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. (570) 270-2186 or (570) 270-2177. onstage@wyomingseminary.org. www.wyomingseminary.org/pai.

Strings International Music Festival

CONTACT: Sandy Marcucci, co-founder. 2954 E. Grant Ave., Williamstown, NJ 08094. (856) 875-6816. info@stringscamp.com. www.stringscamp.com.

Summertrios Concerto Program

Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, June 8–14. AF $200.

Any amateur or professional may play all or part of a concerto with a professional orchestra. Conductors and composers (for a demo) are welcome. Rehearsals with pianist, conductor, orchestra, and final performance including CD.

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Summertrios Premium Program

Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, June 2–9. AF $200.

Program for amateurs or professionals to play your choice of repertoire in an ensemble of all professional musicians. Faculty/student ratio is 1:1. Performance opportunity, CD available.

CONTACT: Lily Friedman. Summertrios, PO Box 1062, New York, NY 10025. (212) 222-1289. summertrios@summertrios.org. www.summertrios.org.

Summertrios Regular Program

Chambersburg, June 29–July 6. AF $150.

Program for strings, woodwinds, and piano. Chamber music for adult amateurs. Sight-reading classes. Scheduling customized with peer groups. Enriched program available, involves playing in ensemble with all professional musicians. Performance optional, CD available.

CONTACT: Lily Friedman, music director. Summertrios, PO Box 1062, New York, NY 10025. (212) 222-1289. summertrios@summertrios.org. www.summertrios.org.

Summertrios Regular Program (Week 1)

Chambersburg, June 22–29. AF $150.

Program for string and piano chamber music for adult amateurs. Novice string program and sight-reading classes. Scheduling customized with peer groups. Enriched program available, involves playing in ensemble with all professional musicians. Performance optional, CD available.

CONTACT: Lily Friedman, music director. PO Box 1062, New York, NY 10025. (212) 222-1289. summertrios@summertrios.org. www.summertrios.org.

South Carolina

Bob Jones University

CONTACT: Paul Jantz. Bob Jones University, Box 34636, Greenville, SC 29614. (864) 242-5100x7250. pjantz@bju.edu. www.bju.edu.

Tennessee

International Fiddle School

CONTACT: Crystal Plohman, director. International Fiddle School, Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville, TN 37212. (615) 343-6360. fiddleschool@yahoo.com. www.crystalplohman.net.

Mark O’Connor Fiddle Camp

Montgomery Bell State Park, near Nashville, June 22–June 28.

Offers instruction in jazz, old time, bluegrass, classical, Canadian, and other styles. Concerts to fiddlers and violinists ages eight and older. Those younger than 18 must come with a registered guardian.

CONTACT: Helen Holzen. PO Box 110573, Nashville, TN 37222. (615) 941-7426. fiddlecamp@markoconnor.com. www.markoconnor.com.

Sewanee Summer Music Festival

CONTACT: Mark A. Savage. 735 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383. (931) 598-1225. ssmf@sewanee.edu. www.sewanee.edu/ssmf.

Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps

CONTACT: Steve Kaufman. PO Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701-1020. (800) FLATPIK or (865) 982-3808. steve@flatpik.com. www.flatpik.com.

Strings Crossings Camp–Music Without Boundaries

CONTACT: Celeste Myall. School of Music, 2701 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. (615) 419-5345 or (615) 460-6408. myallc@mail.belmont.edu. www.belmont.edu/music.

Suzuki Institute

CONTACT: Cande Schumann. 935 W. Park Loop, Memphis, TN 38152-4090. (901) 678-2808x2. cschumnn@memphis.edu. http://music.memphis.edu/cms.

Texas

Austin Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: 3814 Medical Pkwy., Austin, TX 78756. (512) 454-7562. info@austinchambermusic.org. www.austinchambermusic.org.

Cactus Pear Festival

CONTACT: PO Box 880, Converse, TX 78109-0880. (210) 838-2218. cactusexecutive@aol.com. www.cpmf.us.

Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival

Houston, May 30–June 28. AF $40/$150.

Intensive orchestral training program for college students and young professional musicians. Four full-sized orchestra programs and two chamber-orchestra programs under distinguished conductors. Includes private lessons, master classes, a full-tuition fellowship, and any required housing assistance.

CONTACT: Adria McDonald, assistant director. UH Mores School of Music, 120 School of Music Building, Houston, TX 77204-4017. (713) 743-7274 or (713) 743-3167. amcdonald@uh.edu. www.uh.edu/music/tmf.

International Festival–Institute at Round Top

Round Top, June 1–July 13. AF $60.

A professional summer institute for advanced study and performance for orchestra, chamber, and solo music.

CONTACT: Alain G. Declert, program director. PO Box 89, Round Top, TX 78954-0089. (979) 249-3086 or (979) 249-3129. alaind@festivalhill.org. www.festivalhill.org.

Stephen F. Austin State University Music Preparatory Division

Nacogdoches, June–August. AF $5 (for new students)

Private lessons in violin, Suzuki violin, fiddle, viola, and more. Students may take four, six, or eight lessons.

CONTACT: Pat Barnett, director. Tom and Peggy Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043. (936) 468-1291. pbarnett@sfasu.edu. www.music.sfasu.edu/prep.

Texas Summer String Teacher Workshop

CONTACT: Robert Gillespie. Texas String Teacher Workshop, 1866 College Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. (614) 292-2336. gillespie.5@osu.edu. www.arts.ohio-state.edu/texasstringteacherworkshop.

Texas Tech Band/Orchestra Camp

CONTACT: Rebecca Webb. Box 42033, Lubbock, TX 79409-2033. (806) 742-2225 or (806) 742-4204. rebecca.webb@ttu.edu. www.ttuboc.com.

Young Eight String Seminar Chamber Music Program

CONTACT: Quinton I. Morris, artistic and executive director. PO Box 301197, Austin, TX 78703-0020. 512-374-1631. education@theyoungeight.com. www.theyoungeight.com.

Vermont

Chamber Music Conference and Composers’ Forum of the East

Bennington, July 20–Aug. 17. AF $150.

Coached participants are preassigned three or four works. Coaching sessions each morning and afternoon. Some evening coaching and assigned rehearsal times each day. Participants are expected to have learned their parts and done some study of the score before arrival. Recitals and presentations on selected chamber-music topics.

CONTACT: Beth Anderson, administrative director. PO Box 6, Leonia, NJ 07605-0006. (201) 242-1277. chmusic@tiac.net. www.cmceast.org.

Greater Manchester and The Mountains Adult Chamber-Music Workshop

Manchester, May 15–18. AF $175.

A unique learning and playing experience for adult amateur string players of all levels. Small chamber ensembles are assigned. Placement and musical repertoire will be assigned on the basis of a self-evaluation questionnaire. Evening sight-reading sessions.

CONTACT: Janet Hoffman. 2145 Jacqueline Ave., North Bellmore, NY 11710. (516) 783-9164 or (516) 3756266. jan2hoff@aol.com.

Green Mountain Music Festival

CONTACT: Kevin Lawrence, artistic director. School of Music, North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27117-2189. (336) 784-5128. GMCMF@aol.com. www.uvm.org/gmcmf.

Killington Music Festival

Killington, June 22–Aug. 1. AF $65.

Brings together young musicians and a nurturing, world-renown faculty. Allows dedicated students to focus on musical growth through solo and chamber-music study, master classes, and frequent student concerts.

CONTACT: Maria Fish, executive director. PO Box 386, Rutland, VT 05702. (802) 773-4003. kmfest@sover.net. www.killingtonmusicfestival.org.

Kinhaven Music School

Weston, June 20–Aug. 3 (senior session); Aug. 9–24 (junior session).

Kinhaven offers a unique classical-musical experience with an emphasis on chamber music in a supportive, noncompetitive environment. Private lessons, chamber groups, practice time, choral singing, larger ensembles, and full symphony performances. Afternoon recreation, arts and crafts, folk dancing, and special events.

CONTACT: Nancy Bidlack, director of admissions. 1704 Sycamore St., Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 868-9200. kinhavenmusic@aol.com. www.kinhaven.org.

Manchester Music Festival

Manchester, July 6–Aug. 19. AF $40.

Unique, full-scholarship chamber-music program for gifted musicians ages 19 and older, who perform in their own concert series, attend master classes, and focus on chamber-ensemble study.

CONTACT: Ariel Rudiakov, artistic director. PO Box 33, Manchester, VT 05254. (802) 362-1956 or (800) 639-5868. mmfvt@comcast.net. www.manchestermusicfestival.org.

Marlboro Music School and Festival

CONTACT: Box K, Marlboro, VT 05344. (802) 254-2394. info@marlboromusic.org. www.marlboromusic.org.

Northeast Heritage Music Camp

Johnson, June 15–21.

Celebrates the acoustic music and folk dance traditions of New England and eastern Canada, along with related traditions from Scotland, Ireland, and the southeastern United States. Enjoy instruction from world-class players, dance to their music at nightly contras and concerts, and jam with them and others into the wee hours.

CONTACT: Ken Perlman. 1018 E. University St., Bloomington, IN 47401. (812) 334-7992. info@northeastheritagemusiccamp.com. www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com.

Vermont Music & Arts Center

Lyndonville, July 6–27. AF $50.

For intermediate to advanced musicians on strings, winds, piano, and voice who want to play chamber music with professional coaches in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. Participants can design their own programs, attend scheduled events, or play informally. Professional musicians will coach or perform in your group.

CONTACT: Patricia McQuiddy, workshop coordinator. 175 Virginia Terr., Box 1615, Madison, WI 53726-5339. (608) 233-6675. VMACinfo@charter.net. www.vermontmusicandarts.org.

Yellow Barn Chamber Music Intensive

Putney, June 29–Aug. 3. AF $65.

Outstanding students and young professionals join dedicated faculty in an in-depth exploration of the rich chamber-music literature, from Baroque to contemporary works, in an inspiring, supportive learning environment. Students and faculty perform together in frequent public performances of varied repertoire. Applications are accepted from individuals and preformed groups. All participants receive full tuition scholarships and pay $595 toward the costs of room and board.

CONTACT: Maurey McNaughton, administrator. 63 Main St., Putney, VT 05346. (800) 639-3819x101 or (802) 387-6637 x101. info@yellowbarn.org. www.yellowbarn.org.

Virginia

Garth Newel Music Center’s Chamber Music Fellowship Program

CONTACT: Evelyn Grau. PO Box 240, Warm Springs, VA 24484. (540) 839-5018. office@garthnewel.org. www.garthnewel.org.

Princeton Chamber Music Play Week Virginia

CONTACT: David Bakamjian. 4836 44th St., Apt. 7B, Woodside, NY 11377. (888) 255-4322. info@playweek.net. www.playweek.net.

Shenandoah University Performing Arts Camp

CONTACT: Robin Posey-Blue. 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA 22601. (540) 545-7210. shenperforms@su.edu. www.shenandoahperforms.su.edu.

Washington

Birch Bay String Teachers’ Workshop

Ferndale, Aug. 4–8. AF $180 (advance); $200 (door).

Comprehensive workshop for school and studio string teachers features daily orchestra reading of new concert pieces and teaching materials for students at all levels, opportunity for intensive study on secondary instruments, and pedagogy/methods sessions presented by nationally-acclaimed teacher trainers. There is also an opportunity for networking with colleagues.

CONTACT: Ian Edlund, director. 3445 Hollywood Dr. NE, Olympia, WA 98516. (360) 491-3931. iedlund@stringspecialist.com. www.stringspecialist.com/birchbay.

Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Workshop

CONTACT: Dirk Powell, artistic director. Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368. (360) 385-3102x103. info@centrum.org. www.centrum.org.

Icicle Creek Summer Chamber Music Institute

CONTACT: Sally Singer and Oksana Ezhokina, directors. PO Box 2071, Leavenworth, WA 98826. (509) 548-6347x405 or (877) 265-6026. institute@icicle.org. www.icicle.org.

Icicle Summer Symphony

CONTACT: Summer Symphony Director, ICMC, PO Box 2071, Leavenworth, WA 98826. (509) 548-6347x400. margent@icicle.org. www.icicle.org.

Max Aronoff Viola Institute

CONTACT: Joyce Ramée or Paula Fendler, co-directors. MAVI, c/o Joyce Ramee, 6302 54th Ave., Ct. W, Tacoma, WA 98467. (253) 474-6922. mavijramee@aol.com; mavipf@earthlink.net. www.viola.com/aronoff.

Midsummer Musical Retreat

CONTACT: Gennie Winkler. 12345 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125. (203) 324-6689. midsummer@musicalretreat.org. musicalretreat.org.

Music Works Northwest

CONTACT: 14360 SE Eastgate Wy., Ste. 102, Bellevue, WA 98007. (425) 644-0988. music@musicorksnw.org. www.musicworksnw.org.

Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival

CONTACT: Helen Callus, artistic director. Centrum, Fort Worden State Park, PO Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368. (360) 385-3102x103. info@centrum.org. www.centrum.org.

Port Townsend Jazz Workshop

CONTACT: John Clayton, artistic director. Centrum, Fort Worden State Park, PO Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368. (360) 385-3102x103. info@centrum.org. www.centrum.org.

Puget Sound Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Janice Gockel, workshop director. PO Box 30757, Seattle, WA 98113. (206) 536-8443. pscw@mcnw.org. www.mcnw.org.

West Virginia

Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College

CONTACT: Sam Linkous, publicity coordinator. 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241. (304) 637-1209 or 304 637-1209. sam@augustaheritage.com. www.augustaheritage.com.

Wisconsin

Birch Creek Music Performance Center

CONTACT: Patty Birnschein, registrar. 3821 Cty. E, PO Box 230, Egg Harbor, WI 54209. (920) 868-3763. mainoffice@birchcreek.org. www.birchcreek.org.

The Clearing

CONTACT: Kathy Vanderhoof, registrar. PO Box 65, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. (920) 854-4088. clearing@theclearing.org. www.theclearing.org.

Madison Early Music Festival

CONTACT: Chelcy Bowles. 720 Lowell Ctr., 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703-1195. (608) 263-6670. muisc@dcs.wisc.edu. www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/memf.

Madison Summer Cello Institute 2008

Madison, June 1–13. AF Performers $1160 (2 weeks); Studio teachers $475 (1 week; see website for more details).

Private lessons, master classes, pedagogy seminars, panel discussions, ensemble playing.

CONTACT: Chelcy Bowles. 720 Lowell Ctr., 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703-1195. (608) 265-5629. music@dcs.wisc.edu. www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/cello.htm.

Milwaukee Chamber Music Festival

CONTACT: Peck School of the Arts—Music, University of Wisconsin, PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. (414) 229-4393. mcls@uwm.edu. www.uwm.edu/soa/Music/mcmf.

Prairie School String Quartet Seminar

Racine, June 16–21.

Offers the experienced amateur, professional, and semi-professional string player the opportunity to study great string quartet repertoire.

CONTACT: Pat Badger, summer chamber-music director. The Prairie School, 4050 Lighthouse Dr., Racine, WI 53402. (262) 260-7213. pbadger@prairieschool.com. www.prairieschool.com.

Prelude Music Academy

CONTACT: Carina Voly, director. PO Box 44854, Madison, WI 53744-4854. (608) 821-0434. info@preludemusic.org. www.preludemusic.org.

Austria

Salzburg Chamber Music Program of the Kentucky Institute for International Studies

CONTACT: Gayle Grout. (859) 572-5622. grout@nku.edu. www.kiis.org.

Austria, Hungary

Chamber Music Holidays & Festivals–Vienna and Budapest

Vienna, Budapest, Aug. 11–18. AF From £978.

Inspiring coaching by the Aron Quartet.

CONTACT: Vivienne Pittendrich. 3 Copythorne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 0NS, England. (44) 1202 528328 or (30) 26610 90820. info@chambermusicholidays.com. www.chambermusicholidays.com.

Canada

Banff Centre

Banff, June 9–July 18.

Offers artists the time, place, and inspiration to grow.

CONTACT: Christine Elmgren, Office of the Registrar. 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Box 1020, Banff, AB T1L 1H5, Canada. (403) 762-6180 or (800) 565-9989. arts_info@banffcentre.ca. www.banffcentre.ca.

Banff Violin and Bow Restoration and Repair Workshops

CONTACT: Catherine Merkley. 93 Grenville St., Toronto, M5S 1B4, Canada. (416) 971-6990. workshops@thesoundpost.com. www.thesoundpost.com.

CAMMAC Lake MacDonald Music Centre

CONTACT: CAMMAC National Office. 85 Cammac Rd., Harrington, QC J8G 2T2, Canada. (888) 622-8755 or (819) 687-3938. national@cammac.ca. www.cammac.ca.

CAMMAC Ontario Music Centre

Lakefield, Aug. 3–17. AF $680.

Small string ensembles form a large part of the program. Jazz, classical, and world-music styles are explored.

CONTACT: Leah Bell. 4936 Yonge St., Ste. 158, Toronto, ON M2N 6S3, Canada. (866) 273-7697. ontario@cammac.ca. www.cammac.ca/english/TabOMC/Intro.shtml.

Chamber Music Holidays and Festivals–Victoria, BC

Victoria, Oct. 18–26. AF from £1,300.

Coaching by the Purcell Quartet. Individuals and preformed groups welcome. Coaching and time for freelance playing and meeting local musicians.

CONTACT: Vivienne Pittendrigh. 3 Copythorne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 0NS, England. (44) 1202 528328 or (30) 26610 90820. info@chambermusicholidays.com. www.chambermusicholidays.com.

Early Music Vancouver

CONTACT: José Verstappen. 1254 W. 7th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6H 1B6, Canada. (604) 732-1610. workshops@earlymusic.bc.ca. www.earlymusic.bc.ca.

Island Mountain Arts

CONTACT:

Kincardine Summer Music Festival–Chamber Music Program

Kincardine, Aug. 3–16.

Professional, public, evening concerts and daytime classes for musicians of all ages and proficiency. Chamber-music and jazz programs offered. Adult Amateur Chamber Music Program offered.

CONTACT: KSMF, PO Box 251, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2Y7, Canada. (519) 396-9716 or (866) 453-9716. info@ksmf.ca. www.ksmf.ca.

Le Domaine Forget Music and Dance Academy

Saint-Irénée, Charlevoix, July 13–Aug. 9.

Private lessons, master classes, chamber music, and orchestra-excerpt classes.

CONTACT: Francine Déry, pedagogic director. 5, Saint-Antoine, Saint-Irénée, QC G0T 1V0, Canada. (418) 452-8111. aca@domaineforget.com. www.domaineforget.com.

Music at Port Milford

CONTACT: Meg Hill. 288 Washington Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570. (914) 439-5039. director@mpmcamp.org. www.mpmcamp.org.

North American Viola Institute

Orford, June 15–19. AF $65 (US); $60 (Canadian).

Daily technique and master classes, private lessons, scale classes, and performance opportunities. Participants ages 14 to 25. Participant and faculty recitals.

CONTACT: Orford Arts Centre, 3165 Chemin du Parc, Orford, QC J1X 7A2, Canada. (800) 567-6155 or (819) 843-9871. info@arts-orford.org. http://www.arts-orford.org/.

Orford Arts Centre

CONTACT: Anne-Marie Dubois. 3165 Chemin du Parc, Orford, QC JIX 7A2, Canada. (819) 843-3981 or (800) 567-6155. amdubois@arts-orford.org. www.arts-orford.org.

Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival

CONTACT: 400-200 Isabella, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7, Canada. (613) 234-8008. info@chamberfest.com. www.chamberfest.com.

QuartetFest

Waterloo, May 20–June 6.

Serious chamber-music program primarily devoted to string quartets. Master classes, private lessons, coaching with the Penderecki String Quartet, young artist and faculty performances.

CONTACT: Simon Fryer. Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave., Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5, Canada. (519) 884-0710x3325. sfryer@wlu.ca. www.quartetfest.ca.

Southern Ontario Chamber Music Institute

Oakville, Aug. 9–17. AF $75 (Canadian).

Intensive study of chamber music. Master classes, open rehearsals, guest lectures, and performances by faculty, guest artists, and students.

CONTACT: Adrianna Ficzere, institute director. 115 George St., Ste. 512, Oakville, ON L6J 724, Canada. (905) 842-5865 or (905) 570-4795. aficzere@socmi.org. www.socmi.org.

Tuckamore Festival: Chamber Music in Newfoundland

St. John’s, Aug. 10–24. AF $30.

Chamber-music series for string players ages 16 to 25. Intense music-making, collaboration, and mentoring.

CONTACT: Nancy Dahn, co-artistic director. PO Box 23203, Churchill Sq RPO, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J9, Canada. (709) 737-2372. tuckamorefestival@nfld.com. www.tuckamorefestival.ca.

West Coast Amateur Musicians Society

Langley, July 20–27. AF $374 (Canadian)–$1,000 (Canadian).

Full orchestra, string orchestra, and full choral work with orchestra. Chamber music, early music, and jazz covered. Child (ages 6 through 10), and youth (ages 11 through 13) programs offered.

CONTACT: Dorothy Fairholm, registrar. (604) 904-3620. smcinfo@wcams.com. www.wcams.com.

Young Artist Experience

Vancouver, Aug. 3–Aug. 16.

Integrative, multi-disciplinary education for pianists and string players between the ages of 13 and 22.

CONTACT: Diane Sanford. 8555 Ansell Pl., West Vancouver, BC V7W 2W3, Canada. (604) 921-7204. ds@youngartistexperience.ca. www.youngartistexperience.ca.

China

Beijing International Music Festival & Academy

Beijing, August. AF $50 (April 15); $75 (April 16–May 31); $100 (June 1 and later).

Brings together established performing artists and teachers from around the world to promote cultural harmony for the next generation of young musicians.

CONTACT: Ming Fong, director. 105-37 64th Ave., Ste. 1A, Forest Hills, NY 11375. (888) 860-2463 (toll free). info@bimfa.org. www.bimfa.org.

Positano International Chamber Music Courses and Festival–Shanghai

CONTACT: Eileen Huang, director. via Marconi 45, Positano, SA 84017, Italy. (33) 1 43 37 89 36 or (39) 089-812045. icmpositano@starnet.it. www.positanonline.it/music.icmc.

Positano International Chamber Music Courses and Festival–Yunnan

CONTACT: Eileen Huang, director. via Marconi 45, Positano, SA 84017, Italy. (33) 1 43 37 89 36 or (39) 089-812045. icmpositano@starnet.it. www.positanonline.it/music.icmc.

Czech Republic

Chamber Music Holidays & Festivals—Prague Spring Festival

Prague, May 18–30. AF from £1,215.

Scheduled chamber music and coaching (leading Czech quartets) for intermediate to advanced players.

CONTACT: Vivienne Pittendrich. 3 Copythorne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 0NS, England. (44) 1202 528328 or (30) 26610 90820. info@chambermusicholidays.com. www.chambermusicholidays.com.

Chamber Music Holidays & Festivals–Prague String Quartet Festival

Prague, Aug. 19–31. AF from £1,215.

Offers inspiring coaching by members of leading Czech quartets during daily playing sessions for intermediate and advanced players. Individuals or preformed groups are welcome.

CONTACT: Vivienne Pittendrich. 3 Copythorne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 0NS, England. (44) 1202 528328 or (30) 26610 90820. info@chambermusicholidays.com. www.chambermusicholidays.com.

England

Béla Bartók Centre for Musicianship

London, June 1–Aug. 31.

The program includes the application of the Kodaly philosophy to instrumental playing.

CONTACT: Agnes Kory. 6 Frognal Ct., 158 Finchley Rd., London, NW3 5HL, UK. (44) 207 435 3685. agnes.kory@kcl.ac.uk. www.bbcm.co.uk.

Benslow Music Trust: Baroque Orchestra (A=415)

Hitchin, April 9–12. AF £205.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, HE SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Baroque Performance on Modern Stringed Instruments

Hitchin, May 9–11. AF £175.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: The Benslow Light Orchestra

Hitchin, April 25–27. AF £175.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Cello Orchestra

Hitchin, May 16–18. AF £175.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Cello Orchestra/Half-day

Hitchen, June 7. AF £25.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Group Quartet Workshop

Hitchin, May 19–22. AF £205.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Ideas For Cellists

Hitchin, June 13–15. AF £175.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Intermediate Strings

Hitchin, May 27–29. AF £175.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: International Viol Summer School

Hitchin, July 12–17. AF £350.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Jazz Improvisation–Step 2

Hitchin, May 23–25. AF £175.

CONTACT: Katarina Soderberg, music administrator. Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Macnaghten String Summer School

Hitchin, July 5–11. AF £390.

CONTACT:

BMT: The Pleasures of Chamber Music—Piano and Strings

Hitchin, July 28–Aug. 2. AF £350

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: String Chamber Music (April Session)

Hitchin, April 11–13. AF £205.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: String Chamber Music (June Session)

Hitchin, June 27–29. AF £205.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: String Orchestra

Hitchin, Aug. 17–19.

Grade 5 players and higher welcome.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, HE SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Viola Summer School

Hitchins, Aug. 7–11.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

BMT: Voices and Viols

Hitchin, May 9–11. AF £180.

CONTACT: Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Ln., Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB, England. (44) 01462 459446. info@benslow.org. www.benslow.org.

Bochmann String Courses

Nr. Cheltenham, June 1–Aug. 31.

Advanced amateurs, music students, and professionals older than 18.

CONTACT: Mrs. Gina Bochmann. BMCC, The Barns, Village Farm, Ford, Nr. Cheltenham, GLS GL54 5RU, England. (44) 1386 584539. bochmann@btinternet.com.

Canford Summer School of Music

CONTACT: 5 Bushey Close, Old Barn Ln., Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5AU, England. (44) 20-8660-4766. canfordsummersch@aol.com. www.canfordsummerschool.co.uk.

Dartington International Summer School

CONTACT: Maisie Hunt, administrator. The Barn, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6DE, England. (44) 01803 847080. info@dartingtonsummerschool.org.uk. www.dartingtonsummerschool.org.uk.

Harlaxton International Chamber Music Festival

CONTACT: Harlaxton International Chamber Music Festival. Petrie School of Music, Converse College, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302-1931. (864) 596-9021. www.converse.edu/harlaxton.

London Master Classes

CONTACT: Barry Saipe. 5 Lyndhurst Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 1TA, England. (44) 020 8346 7088. info@londonmasterclasses.com. www.londonmasterclasses.com.

MasterWorks Festival–Europe

Winchester, Aug. 3–16. AF £15.

CONTACT: Amanda Shine, administrator. Winchester, United Kingdom. mwfeurope@christianperformingart.org. www.masterworkseurope.org.uk.

North West Early Music Forum

Ambleside, July 26–Aug. 1. AF £50.

CONTACT: Roger Wilkes. 28 Carlisle Close, Mobberley Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7HD, England. (44) 1565 872650. mostlymusic@btinternet.com. www.nwemf.org.uk.

Oxford Cello School

CONTACT: Marianne Gottfeldt. 67 Oxford Rd., Abingdon, OXF OX142AA, England. (44) 1235-530572. oxfordcelloschool@tiscali.co.uk. www.oxfordcelloschool.org.

The Pro Corda Trust (National School for Young Chamber Music Players)

CONTACT: Leiston Abbey, Theberton Rd., Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4TB, England. (44) 728 831354. mail@procorda.com. www.procorda.com.

Royal Northern College of Music—International Cello Festival—Manchester

CONTACT: 44 (0)1625 571091. info@cellofestival.co.uk.

University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education

Cambridge, March 21–23; July 25–29.

Music-history and practical music courses for string players.

CONTACT: The Registration Department, Madingley Hall, Madingley, Cambridgeshire CB24 8TQ, England. (44) 1954 280399. residential@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk. www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk.

Finland

Naantali Music Festival (Vallis Gratiae Academy)

CONTACT:

France

Académie Internationale “Barbara-Krakauer”

Vaison-la-Romaine, July 19–Aug. 9. AF €450 (deposit).

Provides individual and chamber-music lessons daily, workshops, and master classes.

CONTACT: MC Myron. 54, rue de Compans, Paris, 75019, France. 011 33 1 40 40 94 22. ac.mu.in@hotmail.fr. www.acmuin.com.

American Conservatory in Fontainebleau, France

CONTACT: Joseph Kerr. PO Box 66, Wayne, PA 19087. (610) 688-3335 or (212) 799-9894. info@fontainebleauschools.org. www.fontainebleauschools.org.

International Music Academy of Montpellier

Montpellier, July 15–31.

CONTACT: Lucie Chaudiere. 10, rue du Bayle, Montpellier, 34000, France. 00 33 467 60 87 11. contact@aimm.tv. www.aimm.tv.

Le Bois de Lutherie

CONTACT: Bernard Michaud. Le Bois de Lutherie, F-25330, Fertans, France. 33 (0)3 81 86 5555. info@bois-lutherie.com. www.bois-lutherie.com.

Masters de Belesbat

Domaine de Belesbat, Aug. 1–10. AF €130.

Master classes; public, internal, and festival concerts.

CONTACT: Martine Gouriou. 54, rue des Alouettes, Paris, 75019, France. 33 6 08 30 35 85. martinegouriou@hotmail.fr. http://masters.canalblog.com.

Germany

Amateur String Chamber Music Course

CONTACT: Juan von Haselberg, course coordinator. Eschersheimer Landstr. 419, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse D-60431, Germany. (49) 69-637111 or (49) 17-51607111. juanvonhaselberg@t-online.de. www.landesmusikrat-hessen.de/projekte_kamu.html.

Carl Flesch Akademie Baden-Baden: International Master classes

CONTACT: Heinrich Funk. Carl Flesch Akademie, C/O Baden-Badener Philharmonie, Schloss Solms, Sollmsstr. 1, 76530 Baden-Baden-Badener, Germany. (49) 0 7221 93 27 91. flesch-akademie@baden-baden.de. www.philharmonie.baden-baden.de.

Euro Arts

Leipzig, July 21–Aug. 15. AF €180.

CONTACT: Christina Kim. 1507 Sungji Heights 2, 642-16 Yuksam 1-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-190, South Korea. 82 2 539 2952 or 82 2 539 2953. euroarts@gmail.com. www.euroarts.co.kr.

Kronberg Academy

CONTACT: Kronberg Academy. Friederich-Ebert-Str. 6, Kronberg, 61476, Germany. (49) 06173-783378. o.laue@kronbergacademy.de. www.kronbergacademy.de.

String Quartet Playing in Ernen/Swiss Alps

CONTACT: Manfred Blümm. Rabenkopfstraße 5, Freiburg, D-79102, Germany. (49) 761 202 0535. manfred.bluemm@t-online.de. www.streichquartett-spielen.de/.

Greece

Chamber Music Holidays & Festivals—Corfu

Corfu, Sept. 19–Oct. 3. AF £895.

CONTACT: Vivienne Pittendrigh. 3 Copythorne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 0NS, England. (44) 1202 528328 or (30) 26610 90820. info@chambermusicholidays.com. www.chambermusicholidays.com.

Ireland

Fiddlers Retreat

CONTACT: Theresa Bourke. Loughmore Village, Templemore, Tipperary, Ireland. 00 353 86 8099661 or 00 353 504 23335. info@fiddlersretreat.com. www.fiddlersretreat.com.

Israel

International Chamber Music Camp

CONTACT: Hagit Aminov. Jeunesses Musicales Israel, 55 Begin Rd., Tel Aviv, 67138, Israel. (972) 0 3 5622701. youth-mu@zahav.net.il. www.youth-music.org.il.

Keshet Eilon International Violin Mastercourse

Kibbutz Eilon, July 25–Aug. 13. AF $80.

CONTACT: Marcela Barkai, registrar. Kibbutz Eilon, Western Galilee, 22845, Israel. (972) 4 9858191x131 or (972) 4 9858131. www.kwshetei.org.il.

Italy

Adriatic Chamber Music Festival

Bonefro, July 23–Aug.13. AF $50.

CONTACT: Andrew Smith, professor. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154. (702) 895-3327. asmith@ccmail.nevada.edu. www.acmf.org.

Amalfi Coast Music Festival and Institute - Summer Chamber Music Workshop

CONTACT: Amalfi Coast Music & Arts Festival. Center of Music Studies, 724 Chesapeake Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. (301) 587-6189. festival@musicalstudies.com. www.amalfi-festival.org.

International Academy of Music: Italy

Castelnuovo di Gargagnana, June 28–July 20. AF $80.

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Jazz Violin Summer Camp

Vasto, July 7–13. AF €300.

CONTACT: Vanessa Terracciano. Via delle Cisterne, 4, Vasto, 66054, Italy. (39) 0873 368939 or (39) 339 3013611. info@violipiano.it. www.violipiano.it.

Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca

CONTACT: Sara Woollen-Danner. PO Box 210003, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003. (513) 556-5662. OperaLucca@uc.edu. www.ccm.uc.edu/Lucca.

Orvieto Musica

CONTACT: Leonora Clayton. 6500 E. Ridge Rd., Ste. 136, Odessa, TX 79762. (432) 367-0877. info@orvietomusica.org. www.orvietomusica.org.

Penderecki String Quartet–Master classes

CONTACT: Taras Gabora. Casalmaggiore International Festival, 15517 Vista Dr., White Rocks, BC V4B 5H9, Canada. (604) 536-4562. director@casalmaggiorefestival.com. www.casalmaggiorefestival.com.

Penderecki String Quartet Workshop for Italian Composers

CONTACT: Jeremy Bell. Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave., Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5, Canada. (519) 884-0710x2690. jcbell@wlu.ca. www.casalmaggiorefestival.com/workshop.asp.

Positano International Chamber Music Course and Festival

CONTACT: Eileen Huang, director. via Marconi 45, Positano, SA 84017, Italy. (33) 1 43 37 89 36 or (39) 089 812045. icmcpositano@starnet.it. www.positanonline.it/music.icmc.

Schlern International Music Festival and Competition

Voels am Schlern, June 25–July 15. AF $150–$200.

Intensive study and performance program and competition.

CONTACT: PO Box 667398, Houston, TX 77266. info@schlernmusicfestival.org. www.schlernmusicfestival.org.

SoundScape

Pavia, July 15–25. AF €999.

CONTACT: Nathanael May. 1530 Naismith Dr., Room 460, Lawrence, KS 66045-3102. (785) 865-2497. http://arts.ku.edu/mad/faculty.html.

Spoleto Study Abroad

CONTACT: Jill and Lorenzo Muti. PO Box 12289, Charleston, SC 29422-3389. (919) 384-0031. spoleto@mindspring.com. www.spoletostudyabroad.com.

Russia

International Academy of Music: Russia

St. Petersburg, June 18–28. AF $80.

CONTACT: Efrem Briskin, artistic director. 145 Palisade St., Ste. 396, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. (914) 328-3479. musicacad@aol.com. http://www.internationalacademyofmusic.com/russia-main.html.

Scotland

Aberdeen International Youth Festival–The Splore Festival

CONTACT: Jennifer Phillips, marketing and programme manager. Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5BE, Scotland. + 44 (0) 1224 213800. info@aiyf.orrg. www.aiyf.org.

Edinburgh International Festival

CONTACT: The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE, Scotland. (44) 131 473 2099. www.eif.co.uk.

Spain

Summit at Burgos International Music Festival

Burgos, July 2–14. AF $80.

Private lessons, chamber-music coaching, public performances by selected students.

CONTACT: David Krieger. 270 Washington Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570. (914) 328-3479 or (914) 747-5359. registrar@burgosmusicfestival.com. www.burgosmusicfestival.com.

Switzerland

Académie de Musique Tibor Varga–Summer Master Classes

CONTACT: Liliane Martin, secretaire generale. Case Postale 107, CH-1951, Sion, Valais CH-1951, Switzerland. 41 027 322 66 52. info@amsion.ch. www.amsion.ch.

Lucerne Festival Academy

Lucerne, Aug. 16–Sept. 5.

CONTACT: Hirschmattstrasse 13, PO Box, Lucerne, CH-6002, Switzerland. 41 (0)41 226 44 00 or 41 (0) 41 226 44 47. academy@lucernefestival.ch. www.lucernefestival.ch.

Verbier Festival & Academy, Academy Program

Verbier, July 15–Aug. 3. AF $80.

CONTACT: Christian Thompson, academy director. 4 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Vevey, Vaud CH-1800, Switzerland. (41) 21 925 9060. academy@verbierfestival.com. www.verbierfestival.com/academy.

Verbier Festival Amateur Chamber Music Week

CONTACT: Christian Thompson, academy director. 4 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Vevey, Vaud CH-1800, Switzerland. (41) 21 925 9060. academy@verbierfestival.com. www.verbierfestival.com/academy.