Greater San Diego Music Coterie Chamber Music Festival
The Annual Coterie Chamber Music Festival provides a unique opportunity for chamber-music making and public performance for musicians of all ages and technical levels in an intensive yet non-competitive environment. Experienced chamber musicians enjoy the challenge of an intense coaching and performance schedule; those of most advanced musical levels may perform along with the coaches at concerts. Musicians with little or no chamber music experience appreciate the careful grouping of ensembles, selection of pieces, and guidance by experienced coaches. The gains from each festival surpass those of the chamber music experience alone: musical appetites, self-confidence, and spirit of teamwork are sparked, and lasting friendships are formed.
The Chamber Music Festivals are open to individuals or pre-formed groups (e.g. duet, trio, quartet, etc). Student participants must be taking private lessons on their primary instrument in order to apply. Auditing is welcome.
Volunteering and donations to the Festivals are most appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
2021 Virtual Festivals – click here to watch highlights from our virtual festivals.
20th Annual Summer Chamber Music Festival – July 21 to 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025
Locations:
St Bart’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Festival Schedule (subject to change):
Student participants (all ages):
– 10am to noon daily morning sessions; student participants with advanced musical training may join the sessions with adult participants.
Adult participants:
– 6:30 to 8:30pm daily evening sessions.
Concert: Sunday, July 27 at 2:30pm, St Bart’s Episcopal Church
Fees
$495 for students and $565 for adults. Individual and pre-formed groups are welcome. Each member of the pre-formed group must complete their own application and pay separately. $250 for auditors.
For an extra $200, Student applicants under 18 may apply to stay for the afternoon session where they can practice and enjoy recreational activities.
Late fee – an additional $100 fee applies to all applications received after May 30, 2025. Applications received May 30 will be considered only if there are groups available.
Complete the application here.
Questions or interested in joining the mailing list for Festival and other concerts? Please contact Dr. Angela Yeung by sending us this form: