Instrumental Studies

Open to advanced violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion undergraduate students through post graduates.

2027 Program Dates

Friday, July 9 – Sunday, July 25, 2027

Chamber Music and SO MUCH MORE!  

Application Deadline: March 1

Program Description

Explore instrumental chamber music in a focused and supportive environment. Studies include: private lessons, regular coachings, masterclasses, performance opportunities, professional development, workshops, and more. Students develop musical skills, independence, and interpretation, and hone their interpersonal negotiating abilities. They also evolve into strong, independent artists – all while observing their teachers and mentors who perform at the Wintergreen Music Festival.

The outstanding faculty and coaches are members of the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra. These instructors play in orchestras and ensembles around the country and internationally and are university teachers or experienced pedagogues.

Students will explore the intricacies of performing chamber music with musicians outside of their discipline. In addition, ensembles also have the option to work closely with composition students and instructors to learn, perform, and record new works.

Studies Include:

• One private lesson per week with our esteemed faculty

• Multiple masterclasses per week, including instrument-specific and cross-disciplinary opportunities

• Study and performance of up to three major chamber music works

• Chamber music coachings with faculty

• Multiple opportunities to work with and observe the professional musicians of the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra, comprised of musicians from top orchestras and chamber music societies around the country

• Side-by-side orchestra performance of Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra 

• At least one public performance per week in formal and informal settings, helping students to build confidence and experience in concert presentation

• Rehearsal time with LEAD colleagues

• Guidance and experience in public speaking and community engagement

• Various workshops such as finances for musicians, working with composers, music business/entrepreneurship, mock auditions, fostering relationships with donors and supporters, and so much more

• Creation of a professional portfolio

• Opportunities to design and implement a workshop on a topic of your choosing

Additional Highlights: 

• Free access to nearly all Wintergreen Music Festival performances (a $900 value)

• Beautiful hiking trails, breathtaking overlooks, and free access to the Wintergreen Resort Fitness and Aquatics center