The 2026 ICCA Chamber Music Festival
The 2026 ICCA Chamber Music Festival is a summer concert series and music program focused on training emerging artists and young classical musicians—especially string players and pianists—through an intensive, intimate, collaborative experience.
What the festival is
It’s a two-week educational and performance festival (July 31 – August 14, 2026) where selected musicians work closely with professional artists. Including:
- Two music camps (immersive training program)
- A professional mentorship experience
- A public concert series
What participants do
Students who attend go through a rigorous daily schedule that includes:
- Chamber music rehearsals (small ensemble playing)
- Masterclasses with expert musicians
- Reading sessions (learning new music quickly)
- Coaching and lessons
- Collaborative work with peers
The goal is to build:
- Ensemble skills (playing well with others)
- Musical independence
- Professional-level performance ability
Performances & community aspect
During the festival:
- There are public concerts throughout the two weeks
- Students and faculty perform for the community
- The program ends with final performances by participants
So it’s not just training—it’s also a live concert experience for audiences.
Who it’s for
- Middle school, high school, and college-level musicians
- Players are placed based on skill and commitment
Session info
Session #1 :: Immersive with Kairos – July 31- August 9
College and advanced high school students are welcome
Students must submit an application and recordings
This session is led by the Kairos Quartet
Fee for tuition, room and board $2750
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Session #2 :: Summer Strings Camp with special guests – August 10-14
All middle and high school students with at least two years experience are welcome.
Participation fee $350-$1100
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Save the dates for these public performances
July 31st, 7pm – Festival Artist Concert I, Kairos & Stephen Beus- Beethoven Ghost Trio, Schumann Piano Quartet, Snowy Owl Theater
August 8th, 2pm – Kairos Student Artist Concert, The Central West Quartet and other Kairos Immersive students perform works by Beethoven, Schubert, and Debussy, Canyon Wren
August 8th, 7pm – Festival Artist Concert II, Stephen Beus & Kairos- Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor, Dvorak: Piano Quartet in A major, Op. 81, Canyon Wren
August 13th, 7pm – Summer Strings Faculty Concert, Canyon Wren
August 14th, 5pm – Summer Strings Camp Youth Artist Showcase, Snowy Owl Theater
PARTNERS
The Chamber Music Festival is made possible by the support of the following:
Kairos and presenting sponsor Sunnco.
Help us reach our goal of $15,000. Those wishing to support can make a contribution at https://icicle.org/donate/