Steinway Piano

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Registration Opens on February 1, 2026

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Fees

  • On-campus: $1,325

  • Off-campus: $725

  • Fee Components:

    • Tuition: $475

    • Room & Board (on-campus): $850

    • Campus Use Fee (off-campus): $250

  • Financial aid: a limited amount of financial aid is available to those who are accepted. Details will be provided in the acceptance email.

Application Details

  • Deadline: April 1

  • Individual applicants: will be placed into a new ensemble and work on new repertoire each day.

  • Preformed groups: choose your own music; work together 4 out of 5 days.

  • Pool Day: participants in preformed groups are assigned to a new group on one of 5 days to work on a surprise assignment.

Notifications & Payment

  • Acceptance or wait-list notifications sent by April 30.

  • Acceptance is confirmed upon payment received by May 31.

  • Additional instructions follow upon acceptance.

“As a first-time participant I loved the first-rate coaching, warm and supportive culture, well-organized programming, excellent food and setting, all shared with the most incredible group of passionate amateur musicians-- it doesn't get any better!”

“The SCCMW makes my life better and I look forward to it each year.”

“The SCCMW is a wonderful week of excellent chamber music playing and pleasant conversations with old and new music friends. After attending for over twenty summers, it just keeps getting better and is an important part of my year.”

“My week at SoCal provided an inspiring chance to make music with wonderful friends, become a better player, learn from terrific coaches, and play new literature. It was the perfect week!”

“The SoCal Chamber Music Workshop is an environment that fosters a great love and learning of music. Once here, you will be immersed in a community of people who strive to find beauty in the world.”

“I have attended 3 years now and I keep coming back for more. Each year deepens my understanding and enjoyment of chamber music. The coaching is amazing, and I’ve learned so much.”

“As a first-time participant I loved the first-rate coaching, warm and supportive culture, well-organized programming, excellent food and setting, all shared with the most incredible group of passionate amateur musicians-- it doesn't get any better!” “The SCCMW makes my life better and I look forward to it each year.” “The SCCMW is a wonderful week of excellent chamber music playing and pleasant conversations with old and new music friends. After attending for over twenty summers, it just keeps getting better and is an important part of my year.” “My week at SoCal provided an inspiring chance to make music with wonderful friends, become a better player, learn from terrific coaches, and play new literature. It was the perfect week!” “The SoCal Chamber Music Workshop is an environment that fosters a great love and learning of music. Once here, you will be immersed in a community of people who strive to find beauty in the world.” “I have attended 3 years now and I keep coming back for more. Each year deepens my understanding and enjoyment of chamber music. The coaching is amazing, and I’ve learned so much.”