Kalamazoo Chamber Music Workshop

Now part of the Fontana outreach program, the Kalamazoo Chamber Music Workshop was founded in 1973 by Janet Bogart and Rosamond Robbert. This week-long day camp provides a unique opportunity for students to gain chamber and ensemble experience by working with the best professional musicians in Southwest Michigan.

• The workshop is designed for students ages 12–15 whose instruments are brass, string, woodwind, piano or percussion.
• Daily activities include chamber ensemble rehearsal, theory, composition, and music history classes, as well as a full orchestra rehearsal.
• Most importantly, students learn life lessons through chamber music instruction, such as the value of accountability and independent learning, while building confidence through daily performance among their peers.

Camp Schedule

The 2026 Workshop will run from June 14–19.

• Sunday: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
• Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Students provide their own sack lunch)
• Friday: Final concert at 7:00 PM. The concert is free to the public!

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