Group of young musicians sitting around in a circle practicing instruments with their instructor during a CMC summer intensive program.

2025 Summer Intensive

July 12 TO July 26: A two-week immersive program in upstate New York for serious music students ages 12–18.

DR. MARTIN JACOBS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

“The weeks that my daughter spent at the CMC summer intensive were transformational. It opened her eyes and ignited a passion for music that has caused her to strive for excellence. She also found community and made deep friendships that have endured.”
— Madhavan, CMC Parent

Summer at CMC is a time for the outdoors, fun, and music!

We are proud to announce our inaugural sleep-away intensive program. Students will spend two weeks exploring chamber music, orchestra, and fine tuning their solo craft on the Lake George campus of the Silver Bay YMCA in the Adirondack Mountains.

  • Young string players during chamber music group coaching session with instructor.

    Daily chamber music coachings

    CMC Chamber Music groups are formed by level and age. Past summers have included Mendelssohn Trios, Brahms Trios, Mozart Quartets, Shostakovich Quintet, Beethoven Quartets and more.

  • Young musicians practicing instruments with an orchestra instructor.

    Daily orchestra rehearsals

    Orchestra repertoire in past summers have included Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings, Bartok Roumanian Dances, Shostakovich Chamber Symphony Opus 110, Holst Mars, Bringer of War and Marquez Danzon No. 2.

  • Three young musicians smiling during CMC summer intensive program.

    Solo Study

    Alongside chamber music study, students will receive conservatory style training in solo repertoire from CMC’s world class faculty. Private lessons and studio classes provide opportunities for students to work on their complete musical selves.

  • Young girl standing in front of large window playing violin with a music stand in front of her.

    Performances at Silver Bay

    The intensive will culminate in a chamber music and orchestra extravaganza in the national history registry’s Auditorium at Silver Bay. Students also have the opportunity to perform solo repertoire in the beautiful Chapel.

  • Summer music instructor working with students.

    Masterclasses from world-renowned guest artists

    Past CMC summer masterclasses were given by Craig Richey, Fred Sherry, Jesse Mills, Aizuri Quartet, and Kristen Lee and Arnaud Sussman from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Students also participated in the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra at Lincoln Center.

  • Group of CMC summer music intensive students walking into building.

    Recreational afternoon activities

    The Silver Bay YMCA is a full service, fully equipped, fully operational fun station. CMC students will benefit from dozens of available activities indoors and outdoors, on land and in the water, arts and sports, reading and exercise - you name it, we have it!