Summer Music Festivals 2024

Has anyone heard from CQP?

anyone else’s kid going to chautauqua. my violinist is.

My D (double bass) went to PIMF last summer and wasn’t crazy about it. Aside from getting to work with a great teacher from the Philly Orchestra a few times the program seemed unorganized and slightly crappy (food and lodging) for the $$$. It might be better for non-basses though. She did meet some excellent campers/musicians that she still keeps in touch with.

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Has your son heard back from the short chamber in June?

My daughter is still waiting to hear, but her friends already received acceptances for earlier workshop sessions.

I am not 100% sure. But Orford may have a rolling admissions schedule.

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Is anybody planning to attend both sessions (cello and chamber) of Ascent? If so what are you planning on doing for a week in between?

My daughter is just doing Ascent chamber but then going to an intensive at Oberlin a week later, so we have the same problem! Still trying to figure out what to do.

I am thinking now to book me a ticket and drive around for a week with a cello in the trunk. :grimacing: we are coming from CA.

My son is going to Chautauqua for cello!

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Son has received offer last Wed. Thank You!

TBH it was fun while i dont go on most festivals the last time i was on tybee island peach festival which was really amazing but crowded. I found an article which can help you to understand such place and how to up to date with festivals.

My cellist was accepted to the Sun Valley Music Festival Advanced Chamber program. Besides what I can read on their website, can anyone here give me insight into the program? It seems to be a large festival, but I can’t tell how big the advanced chamber program is? Do the students play in the gala event? How easy is it to navigate around? It looks doable, but leaving a teen like this I’d love more information! :heart: