APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Adult Chamber Music Weekend Workshop - August 1-2, 2026
An inspiring, unforgettable week that will cultivate your love of making music with others
Reconnect, recharge, and make music with fellow string players at our Adult Chamber Music Weekend - a fun, focused winter retreat led by ACMF’s professional musicians.
Small ensembles, expert coaching, and inspiring sessions await. Whether you're brushing off the cobwebs or honing your craft, this is your moment to dive back in. Join us!
Adult Chamber Music Weekend Workshop- August 1-2, 2026
Details
Open for all strings players - All levels welcome
Tuition: $240 / (need-based scholarships available)
Application deadline: May 1
Schedule
Saturday and Sunday, January 3-4, 2026
10 am - 5 pm each day, Lunch provided
Location
As of early March, the location of our workshop is currently TBD. We will publish this information as soon as it is available. Previously, we held the workshop at Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414. We will aim to hold the workshop in the closest suitable location.
About
Have a group? If you have a pre-formed group, sign up to participate together!
Need a group? Sign up as an individual, we'll match you with partners based on applications received.
Each day, musicians will spend time with their ensemble receiving coaching from our professional ACMF musicians. Activities may also include individual one-on-one work with a coach, group work to develop and refine skills needed by small ensemble musicians, and more!
The weekend will conclude with an invited concert for family and friends.
Previous participant
"This workshop meets and exceeds every expectation and leads to a major leap forward for me, in technique and understanding of musical expression. Plus I get this giggle-smile that lasts for months😁😁😁"
Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor for educational programming in 2026?
Contact us at info@appalachianchamber.org!
Our 2026 Educational Programming is made possible, in part, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players (www.acmp.net). The mission of ACMP is to stimulate and expand the playing of chamber music for pleasure among musicians worldwide, of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels, by connecting people and supporting chamber music activities for individuals, groups and institutions.
Join ACMP - Membership is FREE!
What's included in our chamber music programs?
Our chamber music courses are a multi-day, intensive chamber music experience. No previous chamber music experience necessary. We welcome applications of all levels and abilities. Discover the joy that is playing music with others! We will send out materials and music before the camp and seminar so that you can be prepared for the week.
Get Inspired
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one-on-one chamber music coachings with international festival artists
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additional help, support and coaching with inspiring professionals
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side-by-side string ensemble playing with festival artists
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work with special guest musicians and perform new works and arrangements
Perform
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informal performance opportunities: side-by-side ensemble performance with professionals
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performance opportunity at end of course for family and friends of participants
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access to open rehearsals ACMF artists for the festival during the week
Grow
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discover the joy of making music with others
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inspiring interactive group activities that explore non-classical genres, how to sight-read, improvisation and more
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push the boundaries of your string playing skills and expression
Listen
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Family Members welcome to attend informal performance
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Access to observe open rehearsals of ACMF artists on the day
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participants and their families are specially invited to attend ACMF events
