Develop your talents this summer with world-class mentors

I always loved the idea of having a comprehensive chamber music festival in my hometown of Glastonbury, CT. Connecticut Chamber Music Fest brings world-class artists to perform and work with our students, giving them the chance to develop their talents, make new connections, and take advantage of valuable performance opportunities.  

Chamber Music

The heart of our program, work collaboratively with talented peers to perform great music

Solo and Masterclasses

Learn from our world-class guest artists!

Performance and Recitals

Take advantage of opportunities to share what you’ve learned

Faculty

  • Vincent Kaverud

    Founder and Co-Artistic Director

    Graduate Teaching Assistant, The Eastman School

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  • Michael Fisher

    Co-Artistic Director

    Teaching Assistant, The New England Conservatory

    Concertmaster, BPYO Orchestra

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  • Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv

    Artistic Advisor and Guest Lecturer

    Head of Strings and Professor of Violin and Viola, UCONN School of Music

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  • David Garrido-Cid

    Staff Accompanist

    Director of Music, Sts. Isidore and Maria Parish

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 FAQs

  • The festival will take place at First Congregational Church (2183 Main St. Glastonbury, CT 06033) from July 17-19, 2025.

  • The festival is open to intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, and cellists of all ages.

  • Included in the cost of tuition ($600.00 for the full 3-day session) are the following:

    1) Three 60-minute private lessons with faculty member

    2) Daily chamber music lessons with a faculty member

    3) Rehearsal time with your individual group

    4) Performance in the student recital

    5) Participation in masterclasses and opportunities to watch faculty recitals

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  • Each day, please come prepared with you instrument, sheet music, pencils, and a music stand.

  • Please send the following information to vkaverud@gmail.com

    1) Your name, age, instrument, and number of years of study.

    2) A short video (about 2-5 minutes in length) of your playing.