Take your playing to the next level this summer

Develop your talents this summer with world-class mentors

I always loved the idea of having a comprehensive chamber music festival in my hometown of Glastonbury, CT. Connecticut Chamber Music Fest brings world-class artists to perform and work with our students, giving them the chance to develop their talents, make new connections, and take advantage of valuable performance opportunities.  

Chamber Music

The heart of our program, work collaboratively with talented peers to perform great music

Solo and Masterclasses

Learn from our world-class guest artists!

Performance and Recitals

Take advantage of opportunities to share what you’ve learned

Faculty

  • Vincent Kaverud

    Co-Artistic Director

    Graduate Teaching Assistant, The Eastman School

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  • Michael Fisher

    Co-Artistic Director

    Graduate Teaching Assistant, The New England Conservatory

    Concertmaster, BPYO Orchestra

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  • Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv

    Artistic Advisor and Guest Lecturer

    Head of Strings and Professor of Violin and Viola, UCONN School of Music

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  • David Garrido-Cid

    Piano Faculty

    Director of Music, Sts. Isidore and Maria Parish

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  • Teri Einfeldt

    Guest Lecturer and Masterclasses

    The Hartt School, Faculty

    Music Skills Specialist in Suzuki Pedagogy

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  • Rebecca Patterson

    Applied Faculty

    Principal Cello, The New Haven Symphony

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 FAQs

  • The festival will take place in Glastonbury, CT from July 17-19, 2025 at SS Isidore and Maria Parish (St. Paul’s Church. 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT.

  • The festival is open to intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, and cellists of all ages.

    Whether you are looking to get a head start on your Eastern Region/All State audition rep, expand your knowledge of string quartet playing, or improve your technique and music-making, we’ve got you covered!

  • Included in the cost of tuition ($600.00 for the full 3-day session) are the following:

    1) Private Lessons with a faculty member

    2) Daily chamber music lessons with a faculty member

    3) Rehearsal time with your individual group

    4) Performance in the student recital

    5) Participation in masterclasses and opportunities to watch faculty recitals (as scheduling and space allows).

  • The students will perform in the student recital, and they will have the opportunity to perform in masterclasses with faculty and guest artists.

  • Each day, please come prepared with you instrument, sheet music, pencils, and a music stand.

  • Please fill out our application form

    Applications are due by July 1, but space is limited, so we encourage early submissions.