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2026 Concordia Summer Chamber Music Festival

June 15–June 25, 2026

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Summer Chamber Music Festival

Concordia University Irvine is pleased to launch the third Summer Chamber Music Festival in the Borland-Manske Center. Talented young musicians are invited to take part in intensive chamber programs led by distinguished faculty and guest artists. Participants will enhance their knowledge and musical skills while sharing the experience with peers and professional musicians.

Instruments

  • Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
  • Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
  • Brass: Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
  • Piano
  • Harp
  • Percussion

Ages

  • Entering 4th grade and older 
  • Open to individuals or pre-formed groups (duets, trios, quartets, etc.)

Registration and Audition

Video recording of one or two pieces that demonstrate your highest level of musical achievement, uploaded to YouTube (unlisted) or other similar easily accessible video sharing website

Application Deadline:

Acceptance will be announced by April 1st, 2025.
Tuition must be paid by April 6th, 2025.

Early Application

Application Fee: $30
Due date: March 10, 2025

General Application

Application Fee: $60
Due date: March 22, 2025

Late Application

Application Fee: $100
Due date: March 28, 2025


Tuition: $1,780

  • Parents, if your child is under age 13, you might be eligible to apply for Dependent Care FSA to reimburse the tuition for the camp. https://www.fsafeds.com/explore/dcfsa
  • Non-paid Internships available for high school students

Lunch Package (optional): $180.00 (10 meals)
Room and Board: For students out of state and country
Contact Dr. Shin at [email protected]

*Students under 18 years old who need room and board, must be accompanied by a guardian or chaperone.

Take a look at the Concordia University Irvine Dorms

Registration will be open on Feb. 20th.

2026 Schedule

Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19 Monday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 23 Wednesday, June 24

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Final Ceremony at 6:00 PM
Thursday, June 25

12:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Final Concerts

 

 

*schedule subject to change.

About the Program

Participants will be assigned to groups and repertoire based on their levels. Each participant is assigned to one or more groups. The most advanced participants might get the opportunity to perform along with coaches. Certificates of completion will be issued to all participants.

Program Features

  • 1 individual private lesson
  • Daily intensive chamber music coaching with our distinguished faculty
  • Masterclasses series with outstanding and renowned guest artists
  • Orchestra work
  • Musicianship Class
    • Intro AP Music Theory for high school students
    • Music Theory class

Special Seminars

  • Music Technology Class (Home Recording 101)
  • Learning history of chamber music
  • Technique Class for each instrument
  • Key Preparation Strategies for Auditions and Competitions
  • Scale Class for each instrument
  • Orchestra 101
    • How to prepare for chamber music and orchestra rehearsals
    • Conductor’s expectation for rehearsals
    • Elements that players need to keep in mind
  • Conducting Technique Class
  • Tips for Aspiring Collaborative Pianists
  • Reed-Making Workshop for bassoon & oboe
  • Handbell experience
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Music & Painting
  • Keyboard Instruments - Learning about the Piano, Harpsichord and Organ
  • Special activities for Elementary students

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Concerto competition:

  • Competition Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
  • Performance Date: Saturday, June 20 , 2026
  • Concerto Competition Application Fee : $60
  • Selected contestants will have the opportunity to perform their piece with a professional chamber orchestra  (Rehearsal on June 17th after 4:30)
  • Performance Fee (for the selected performers): $600
  • Repertoire: Any single movement from the following list of concerti

Guest Artists

  • Prof. JoAnn Turovsky, Harp
    Principal harpist of the LA Opera Orchestra, LA Chamber Orchestra, and LA Master Chorale,
    Faculty at the Colburn Conservatory and the University of Southern California
  • Prof. Andrew Shulman, Cello
    Principal Cello with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra,
    Professor of Violoncello and Chamber Music at the University of Southern California,
    Principal Guest Conductor of the Culver City Symphony Orchestra
  • Prof. Sam Fisher, Violin
    Faculty at the Colburn Conservatory and the University of Redlands,
    Concertmaster of the Desert Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, the Redlands Symphony Orchestra, and the Riverside Philharmonic
  • Dr. Thomas Louise, Piano
    Professor, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success at Chapman University

Faculty 2026

Director

  • Dr. HyeJung Shin

Harp

Violin

Viola

  • Jared Turner

Cello

Piano

Flute

Clarinet

Oboe

Trumpet

Saxophone

Contact Us

For more information about the Summer Chamber Music Camp, please feel free to contact us directly.

HyeJung Shin

Dr. HyeJung Shin
(949) 214 - 3419
[email protected]

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