Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival

Thank you for your interest in the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival! 

YOUNG ARTIST CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM
2023 application opens on November 1, 2022  
Dates: June 25 - August 13, 2023
Eligibility: Conservatory level and early-career young professional musicians 18 years of age and older; Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano only
Application Deadline: February 1, 2023
Application Fee: $100 non-refundable
To review eligibility, audition requirements, program fees, and other details, select 'Young Artist Program' from the left side bar (where it says Start an Application), then select your instrument from the second drop down menu. 

PROGRAM FOR MAINE STUDENTS
2023 application will open on January 2, 2023
Dates: June 17-23, 2023 
(June 17-18 for ages 9-12; June 19-23 for ages 13-19)
Eligibility: Music students ages 9-19 (or high school senior). Primarily for strings and piano. Wind players are also welcome to apply. Applications from program alumni in college may be considered.  
Application Deadline:  April 15, 2023 
Application Fee: $25 non-refundable
To review eligibility, application requirements, program fees, and other details, select 'Program for Maine Students' from the left side bar (where it says Start an Application), then select the program again from the second drop down menu. 

ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE
2023 application will open on January 2, 2023
Dates: August 15-22, 2023
Eligibility: Life-long learners of all ages who do not perform professionally. Primarily for strings and piano. Wind players are also welcome to apply. 
Application Deadline: June 1, 2023 (Applications will be accepted after this date but group placement may not be possible for late applicants.)
Application Fee: $100 non-refundable
To review application requirements, program fees, and other details, select 'Adult Chamber Music Institute' from the left side bar (where it says Start an Application), then select the program again from the second drop down menu. 

Visit www.kneisel.org to learn more about all of our programs at Kneisel Hall.

If you have questions not answered in the application guidelines, please contact festival@kneisel.org.

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