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A Diversity of Ensemble Experiences

Summer Retreat

The original CAF experience created by William Fitzpatrick which initiated the entire program in 2002. It brings a cohort of string quartet musicians together on a journey to destinations around the globe to learn about musical collaboration and present joint concerts with musicians internationally. The next retreat intensive takes place ​in the Summer of 2020 in Saint-Clar, France.

Summer Workshop

CAF Coordinators Gene and Chika Wie present a chamber music workshop that takes place daily from 9am-12pm during the St. Margaret's Summer Music Festival in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA, which is open to students of violin, viola, and cello. The next festival takes place June 24-29, 2019.

Year-Round Coaching

Our faculty coaches ensembles of all ages and ability levels to help them acquire the musical and technical skills to present genuine collaborations in chamber music performance. At present, we coach string quartets as well as piano + string ensembles including trios. Please inquire about our Chamber Music Sessions in Irvine, California on Wednesday evenings.

P A R T N E R S

Making Music Together

​Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California
The Arts at St. Margaret's
​Studio Wie, LLC
MusiShare, Inc.

We collaborate with our artistic partners to present chamber music education programs.