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Applications are now closed for 2025. Check back here on February 1, 2026. The cost is $1325 for on campus, or $725 for off campus (Tuition: $475, Room and Board for on-campus participants: $850, 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. Preformed groups who will choose their repertoire and 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 or Joyce Pan. This is not necessary if you are already in a preformed 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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“Come to SoCal, you will play wonderful music and form long lasting musician friendships.”-Doug G., 2025

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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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“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 “SoCal offers an incredible week of music making, learning, and amazing friendships. I can’t wait for next year!”-Gayle H., 2025

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“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!”

-Yvonne W., 2025

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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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“Playing the best music on earth is very emotional - most people don't get it. However, for one week of the year, I can expose my passion shamelessly without needing to explain or excuse it.”

–Bruce W., 2025

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“I've been coming back for quite a number of summers now, and I'm still always blown away by SoCal's community of participants and coaches. Every year, I take something home with me that makes me a better musician and a better human.”

–Chris Y., 2025

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“The best chamber music experience of my year--every year!”

–George V., 2025