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Kneisel Hall Young Artist Program & Program for Maine Students
Kneisel Hall Young Artist Program & Program for Maine Students
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Founded in 1902, Kneisel Hall provides the highest level of chamber music mentorship through its week-long Program for Maine Students and core seven-week Young Artist Program. Set in the beautiful Maine woods on the coast, Kneisel Hall has been an inspiration for generations of musicians for over 100 years.
LOCATION
Blue Hill, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 18-28: Young Artist Program; ages 9-19: Program for Maine Students
DATES
June 28 - August 1 and June 20-26, 2026
Date details:
June 28 - August 16, 2026: Young Artist Program; June 20-26: Program for Maine Students
COST Young Artist Program: tuition-free; Program for Maine Students: $150 for two-day program (ages 9-12) and $375 for five-day program (ages 13-19)
STUDENTS Up to 50
TEACHERS 12 for Young Artist Program; 4 for Program for Maine Students
Featured Teachers
Laurie Smukler, violin; Robert McDonald, piano; Dmitry Kouzov, cello; David Bowlin, violin; Qing Jiang, piano; Shai Wosner, piano; Natasha Brofsky, cello; Gwen Krosnick, cello; viola: Wenting Kang, Molly Carr, Brian Hong, Tal First; Zvi Plesser, cello
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Laurie Smukler
ADMISSIONS
Laurie Smukler, artistic director
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2026, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association? No
CONTACT INFORMATION
36 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
United States
207-374-2811
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