APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
History, Nature, Culture
2021 Festival Events
August 18 - 22, 2021
What did we achieve in 2021? Our Inaugural Season, in a nutshell:
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8 world-class Festival Artists, one composer-in-residence
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10 performances, including two free and one outdoor event
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7 venues including in:
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Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, Charles Town, Loudoun and Clarke Counties
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Two World Premieres written for ACMF's first season
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Chamber Music education workshops for students and adults
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Community Support
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Press Coverage
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Affordable ticket prices
Wed. Aug. 18:
ACMF Intensive Chamber Music Workshop
Happy Retreat, Charles Town.
Application Deadline Jul 15
8:15-8:45pm Pre-Festival Taster concert (free).
St. James’ Catholic Church
49 Crosswinds Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414,
Thurs. Aug 19:
2pm, Festival Preview.
War Memorial, Shepherdstown
7pm, New Beginnings
Festival Night Opener Concert-Livestream available.
Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville VA
Fri. Aug. 20:
2pm, Inspirations: Our Folk Heritage
Franklin Park Arts Centre, Purcellville VA- Livestream available
7pm, Folk Inspirations
St. Peter's Chapel, Historic Harpers Ferry
Free. Tickets for reserved seating+reception
Sat. Aug. 21:
11am, Coffee Concert: Duo Delights
Shepherdstown Train Station
2 pm, From Earth to Divine: Schubert Cello Quintet
St. Peter’s Chapel, Historic Harpers Ferry
Free. Tickets for reserved seating+reception
7pm, Forging New Trails
Charles Washington Hall, Charles Town- Livestream available
Sun. Aug 22:
9:30-10:30 am,
Mass at St. Peter’s: Goldberg Variations
Free
Festival Finale: John Brown's Body
2pm Pre Concert events
3pm Concert
Outdoor Performance with rain venue alternative. Happy Retreat, Charles Town. Under 16s free
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Watch Our Pre-Launch Event
If you missed our May 2nd launch event, or want to catch your favorite moments again, you can watch back here until June 10.