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Applications for SoCal 2024 are now closed. Check back here in February for SoCal 2025. The cost is $1275 for on campus, or $725 for off campus (Tuition: $475, Room and Board for on-campus participants: $800, Campus Use Fee for off-campus participants: $250).

Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for recent information.

Be sure to apply by April 1st.

We will be accepting single applicants who will be placed into a new ensemble each day with a chamber work assignment for the day. Pre-formed groups who stay together on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be mixed into other groups on our Wednesday “pool day” with a “surprise” assignment for the day.

Deadline for applications is April 1st..  You will hear from us by April 30 whether you are accepted or wait-listed. Your acceptance will be guaranteed upon receipt of your payment by May 31. If you are accepted, we will send further information and instructions on how to pay your tuition and room and board.

First-Time Applicants:  If this will be your first time participating in the workshop and you are applying as an individual, send us sample recordings of yourself playing, preferably in a chamber group. You can email sound files in any standard sound format to Leo Marcus at leomarcus2@gmail.com or Joyce Pan at cajpan@gmail.com. This is not necessary if you are already in a pre-formed group.

Facebook: Please follow our “I Live for the SoCal Chamber Music Workshop” facebook group for updates.

Financial Aid: A limited amount of financial aid is available for those who are accepted to the workshop. More details will be provided regarding how to apply with your acceptance email.

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“Phenomenal coaching!”

-Margaret S., 2016

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“First year, I didn’t know what to expect! Received so much support from the coaches and attendees, and made some good friends! I will come again!”

-Eric B., 2018

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“SoCal is the pinnacle of workshops for coaching, caliber of players, beauty of campus, and parties!”–Cherie G., 2018

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“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.”–Charles Y., 2019

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“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.”–Milton W., 2018

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“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!”–Gayle H., 2019

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“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.”

–Alice L., 2018

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“The overall playing level was higher than ever! This workshop brings together incredible coaches and outstanding participants for a week of intense, fulfilling music immersion. ”

–Sarah C. 2019

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“A week-long workshop that will push you to new heights, both personally and musically.”

-Raymond M., 2018

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“The SCCMW makes my life better and I look forward to it each year.” –Ingrid B., 2019

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“This workshop continues to improve and innovate each year with the object of increasing our chamber music playing skills, musical enlightenment, and making new and strengthening old friendships. I’m proud to be witnessing its growth.”

–Ron G., 2019

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“Once again, I have improved as a musician over the course of the week. Thank you SCCMW!”

–Caroline C., 2019

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“This workshop really pushed my level of artistry like no other musical experience I’ve ever had. Well thought out planning and resources strikes a great balance between relaxing musical retreat and intense ensemble workshop. It has earned a permanent spot in my annual calendar.”

–Peter C., 2019

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“This is a place where you can leave everything behind and just play chamber music.”

–Alex N., 2018