For the Love of
Chamber Music
Founded in 1978 and one of the premier chamber music workshops in the world, SoCal offers a week of inspiring music-making for passionate adult musicians each summer. Join fellow string, piano, and wind players for daily coaching, a vibrant and welcoming community, and unforgettable chamber music experiences.
Our 2027 workshop dates will be announced soon. As always, the workshop will run at beautiful Scripps College in Claremont, CA
Why Come to SoCal?
The Best Coaching - Every Day
Come in a preformed group, by yourself, or ask us to help you find a group. Regardless, you’ll work on super interesting music every day and be coached by amazing coaches.
Nightly Seminars and Performances
Every night, watch amazing performances by our coaches and attend educational or birds-of-a-feather group sessions.
Non-stop Freelancing
Imagine 100+ musicians who want to play with you - all the time. Join us for midnight Mendelssohn. Or 8AM chamber orchestra readings.
Try Something New
Dip your toes into jazz chamber music or try out fiddling in our afternoon sessions or end of the week jam!
The Social Stuff!
Join us for social gatherings every night. Meet new folks over a delicious meal. Or read into the early hours of the morning if you feel like it.
"The best chamber music week of the year."
"If your idea of heaven is chamber music, this is the place to come."
"SoCal provides a weeklong burst of joy for anyone who loves to play chamber music."
"What an intense and rewarding chamber music experience!"
"SoCal has become a musical family I look forward to (seeing) every year."
"This workshop checks all the boxes: fantastic coaching, super-friendly vibe, and high level of playing."
"As a newcomer, I found the SoCal community to be welcoming, collaborative, and inspiring."
"I come away being at the peak of my musical game."
"The best chamber music week of the year." "If your idea of heaven is chamber music, this is the place to come." "SoCal provides a weeklong burst of joy for anyone who loves to play chamber music." "What an intense and rewarding chamber music experience!" "SoCal has become a musical family I look forward to (seeing) every year." "This workshop checks all the boxes: fantastic coaching, super-friendly vibe, and high level of playing." "As a newcomer, I found the SoCal community to be welcoming, collaborative, and inspiring." "I come away being at the peak of my musical game."