The Colburn Summer Chamber Music Intensive provides focused ensemble playing for the serious chamber music student. Students will be grouped into a small chamber ensemble such as a trio, quartet, or quintet and learn an entire work during their time together. Along with rehearsals, students will participate in stage presence activities, team building, master classes, yoga, and other group-building activities. Nighttime activities will include one faculty and one student solo recital per session. Coaches from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute will provide instruction, along with other experienced chamber music professionals.
Dates
- Week 1: June 17-22
- Week 2: June 24-29
- Both Weeks: June 17-29 (Free day on June 23)
Only students who attend both weeks of the Intensive will be eligible to stay in the dorms. Move-in will be on June 17 and move-out will be on June 29.
Final concerts will take place on June 22 and June 29.
Age Range
13-18 years
Faculty
Gina Coletti, Director
Additional Faculty TBA
Student Requirements
Open to upper-intermediate and advanced level students. Prior chamber music experience is recommended but not required.
The program is open to string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass) and piano, as well as advanced woodwind players with prior chamber music experience. Non-Colburn students are welcome and encouraged to apply. Pre-formed groups are also welcome to apply and will be kept together.
Audition Requirements
Submit a high-quality audition video of two contrasting works showing both technical and lyrical ability.
Application Deadlines
- Early Bird Application Deadline (apply by this date to receive discounted tuition upon acceptance): 11:59 PM on April 1, 2025
- Regular Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on May 1, 2025
Tuition and Fees
Non-refundable application fee: $50
Returning student discount: $100
Early Bird Tuition (Apply on or before April 1)
- One-week session: $1,550
- Two-week session: $2,515
Regular Tuition (Apply after April 1)
- One-week session: $1,650
- Two-week session: $2,725
Room and Board*
- Single occupancy: $2,020
- Double occupancy: $1,840
*Fee includes both room and board.
Room and board are only available for students who are enrolling in the full two-week program. Students who enroll in a one-week session will not be eligible to stay in the dorms.
Only students who are ages 15 and above may stay in the dorms. Parents/guardians may not stay in the dorms.
All fees are nonrefundable.
How to Apply
Applicants can choose to apply for Week 1 (June 17–22), Week 2 (June 24–29), or the entire two-week program. All applicants must submit a complete application and audition video.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute must also submit a letter of recommendation from their current instructor. The applicant’s instructor can submit their letter of recommendation here.