Constellations Labor Day Weekend Chamber Music Workshop

About the Workshop

Constellations Chamber Concerts is excited to announce a new, four-day Chamber Music Workshop over Labor Day weekend 2026 (Sep. 4-7, 9 am to 5 pm each day) for adult amateur musicians in Potomac, Maryland! Strings, winds, and piano (individuals or preformed groups) are welcome to apply. This inaugural workshop will focus exclusively on works by two great Classical masters, Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Expect a supportive, well-organized long weekend focused on practical ensemble skills and joyful music-making, where you work with master coaches, hone your ensemble skills and celebrate with an informal performance on the final day!

Each participant will be assigned to two ensembles, each working on one selection (1-2 movements, under 10 minutes) of Haydn or Mozart chamber works. (Pre-formed groups have the option of splitting up for their second group, or taking on two selections from a single work.) Parts will be assigned in July so everyone arrives prepared. The daily rhythm will run roughly 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with morning and afternoon coachings, lecture/discussion clinics, and light breakfast and lunch provided. Sunday’s schedule will include an open dress rehearsal. The Labor Day performance will be recorded for participants’ personal use.

Adult (18+) non-professional strings, winds, or pianists are eligible. All skill levels are welcome, but you should have some prior chamber music experience and be reasonably comfortable preparing a single movement from a standard repertoire string quartet (or equivalent for wind and piano players) to get the most out of the experience. We will make efforts to place all applicants in ensembles of similar levels of skill and experience.

This workshop is made possible, in part, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players! For more information, please visit our website at https://www.constellationsmusic.org/workshop