Adult Chamber Music Workshop

For Violinists, Violists, Cellists, and Pianists Ages 18 and up

The Program

Applications are open!

Brevard Music Center is pleased to introduce a new Adult Chamber Music Workshop at Brevard for the 2026 season. Come to Brevard to be a chamber musician for the week! Learn from world-renowned chamber faculty in a comprehensive 5-day course of study. Rehearse and perform with other amateur violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in an array of string chamber music groups while learning from professional chamber musicians.

Areas of focus and program features are:

  • Coaching sessions with faculty members each day
  • Participate in impromptu chamber music readings
  • Rehearsals/sectionals with other participants
  • Chamber technique, musicianship, and rehearsal efficiency classes/seminars
  • Attend the faculty recital
  • Perform in a final culminating participant recital (optional)
  • Explore the waterfalls and Blue Ridge Mountains of beautiful Western North Carolina

Individuals and pre-formed groups are welcome to apply. Instruction will be geared to the level and specificity of the participant. All participants will work closely with all faculty members.

Dates and Deadlines

Dates: Wednesday June 3 (arrival) - Monday June 8, 2026 (departure)
Registration Deadline: Registration open until all spots are filled
Ages: 18+
2026 Tuition with housing: $2000, includes all instruction, on-campus housing, and meals
2026 Tuition as a commuter: $1500; learn more below
Registration fee: $500, holds your spot and applies toward the cost of tuition. To register, click the "Apply Now" button to the left or the "Register Now" button at the bottom of the page

Questions? Email us at admissions@brevardmusic.org

Arrival information

Attendees should check-in on Wednesday, June 3 between 12:30-4:30pm. There will be an evening meeting and meal beginning at 5:00pm, and the first class is Thursday morning. Departure from residences is by 10:00am on Monday, June 8.

The nearest airport to Brevard is the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), or participants can drive to the Music Center (free parking available).

2026 Faculty

The ACMW will be led by cellist Nicholas Tzavaras, formerly with the Shanghai Quartet, along with several featured guests.

Maureen Nelson, violin
Katie Hyun, violin
Michael Klotz, viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, cello

Music Assignments

As part of your registration, we encourage you to add a short video that demonstrates your playing level and ability. You can add a YouTube link directly to your registration form. This is not required for participation in the workshop, but will assist the faculty in creating the chamber ensembles. All participants will be placed into a chamber ensemble prior to arrival. Once ensembles have been formed and repertoire has been assigned, music will be provided to each participant by the Brevard Music Center.

Please feel free to bring string chamber music that you might like to read throughout the week in impromptu readings. (Remember to bring all of the parts!)

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 - Noon Rehearsal / Coaching / Private Practice
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Rehearsal / Coaching / Private Practice
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Group class / Faculty Presentation
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Evenings Activities, ensemble rehearsals, or social gatherings
               Friday Evening – Faculty Concert
               Sunday Evening – Student Final Concert

Fees and Payment Schedule

The cost for the Adult Chamber Music Workshop @ Brevard is $2000. This cost includes tuition, on-campus housing, meals, and all instructional activities. Each participant is responsible for travel to and from Brevard.

A non-refundable registration deposit of $500 will be charged at the time of your online registration. This amount holds your spot and applies toward the total cost of the workshop. All tuition is due by May 1.

Commuter Rate
Staying off-campus? After paying the deposit and being admitted to the program, please choose the commuter option in your MyBMC account (total program cost = $1500). Commuters will not be provided housing on the BMC campus, but will still receive all instruction, meals, access to on-campus health services, and attendance to the faculty recital in Parker Concert Hall.

Refunds
All payments, except the $500 registration deposit, will be fully refunded if the Center receives notice of cancellation before May 1. There is no reduction in fees for late arrival or early departure. No refunds will be made after May 1.

Please contact admissions@brevardmusic.org if you have any questions- we hope you are able to join us in June!

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