Strings Chamber Music Camp

August 3-7, Hillsboro VA

An inspiring, unforgettable week that will cultivate your love of making music with others

Strings Chamber Music Camp 2026

Details

Open for all strings players aged 12-19 - All levels welcome. Special exceptions for younger students will be considered.

Tuition: $250 / (need-based scholarships available)

Applications and screening video due by March 15- early applications are appreciated!

Schedule

Monday August 3-Friday August 7

10 am - 3 pm each day, Lunch provided on final day.

Sample Schedule here

During the camp, students will receive:

daily chamber music coaching
daily chamber orchestra ensemble
Daily masterclasses (open to the public) with an opportunity for all students to perform to an ACMF faculty member
instruction on how to play in small ensemble and how it contributes to your musical learning
creative musical activities to expand horizons
Culminating performance open to the public on final day of camp

Students will be given materials ahead of time and are expected to come well prepared to the camp.

Location

Hillsboro Old Stone School

Hillsboro, VA

Directions

Coaches

to include:

Dr. Alán Saucedo, Education Coordinator

Katie Tertell, Artistic Director ACMF

Dr. Danielle Wiebe-Burke

Rachelle Hunt

More Info:

Have you played in a chamber music group before, or is this your first time experiencing small ensemble playing? If you have a pre-formed group, sign up to participate together! Otherwise, we'll match you with other students based on age and level.

Please indicate in your application if you would like to apply for the opportunity to perform in a Masterclass.

Apply Here

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!

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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😁😁😁"

Past Sponsors

Interested in becoming a sponsor for educational programming in 2026?

Our 2025 Educational Programming was 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

one-on-one chamber music coachings with international festival artists
additional help, support and coaching with inspiring professionals
side-by-side string ensemble playing with festival artists
work with special guest musicians and perform new works and arrangements

Perform

informal performance opportunities: side-by-side ensemble performance with professionals
performance opportunity at end of course for family and friends of participants
access to open rehearsals ACMF artists for the festival during the week

Grow

discover the joy of making music with others
inspiring interactive group activities that explore non-classical genres, how to sight-read, improvisation and more
push the boundaries of your string playing skills and expression