2027 SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
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Kneisel Hall Young Artist Program & Program for Maine Students
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Intensive small-ensemble chamber music study with highly regarded classical music faculty in an intimate setting. Repertoire focuses on string and piano groups (trios, quartets, quintets, etc.), but other instruments may inquire about applying. All student chamber groups have performance opportunities on campus in Kneisel Hall's historic Concert Hall.
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 27 - August 15 and June 19-25, 2027
Date details: Young Artist Program: June 27 - August 15; Program for Maine Students: Session 1, June 19-20; Session 2, June 21-25
COST Free tuition or up to $375, depending on program
Cost details
Young Artist Program: $110 application fee, free tuition; Program for Maine Students: $45 application fee plus $150 for two-day program (ages 9-12) or $375 for five-day program (ages 13-19). Note: Young Artist Program Administrative Fee (if attending): $295
STUDENTS Up to 50
Students details
Young Artist Program: 50 students, Program for Maine Students: 35 students
TEACHERS 12 for Young Artist Program; four for Program for Maine Students
Featured Teachers
Young Artist Program: Laurie Smukler, violin; Robert McDonald, piano; Dmitry Kouzov, cello; David Bowlin, violin; Qing Jiang, piano; Shai Wosner, piano; Natasha Brofsky, cello; Gwen Krosnick, cello; Molly Carr, viola; Zvi Plesser, cello; Brian Hong, viola
Maine Students: Marisa Solomon, cello; Dr. Patricia Stowell, piano; Scott Woolweaver, viola; Rebecca Benjamin, violin ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Laurie Smukler
ADMISSIONS
Laurie Smukler, artistic director
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2027, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association?
No
CONTACT INFORMATION
Meredith Amado, executive director
Marisa Solomon, director, program for Maine students
36 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
UNITED STATES
207-374-2811
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