CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

 By its nature, chamber music, often described as the "music of friends" for its ability to encourage musical conversation between ensemble members, has a special way of honing and expanding  a musician's skills. EBMF is delighted to support youth exploring this form of musical expression with its Chamber Music Festival, inaugurated in 2018. This venue is an opportunity for young musicians to experience the excitement and pleasure of chamber music, as both performers and as audience members. If you'd like to play chamber music but first need to find like-minded musicians, we can help you! Check out our new Ensemble Matching Service.​ 

2023
​Chamber Music Festival Info

The East Bay Music Foundation Chamber Music Festival is on for 2023! Download the brochure (see the button on the right) and also explore  our Ensemble Matching Service page. 

When: Saturday, January 28, 2023, afternoon
Where: Berkeley Piano Club (2724 Haste St.)
Eligibility:

• Every ensemble member must be in school grades 3-12.
• At least one ensemble member or the ensemble coach must be an Alameda, Contra Costa, or Solano County resident. ​​​

Details: Click on the 2023 Brochure button to the right to download festival info. 
​Application deadline:  December 1, 2022. 

​Questions? Contact Chamber Festival Director Alison Lee at eastbaymf@gmail.com.

Family and friends gathering in households to make music together was not uncommon in centuries past.

2023 Brochure - Festival Information and Rules

2023 Online application - OPEN!

Sample Program from 2020

Payment of Entry Fee:
Please pay after you have submitted your application.  Payment options are Zelle, check, or credit card. The application is complete only after the entry fee is received. 

Payment by Zelle: Send $50 payment directly to eastbaymftreasury@gmail.com. Include a message with the student's name. 

Payment by Check: Email our treasurer at eastbaymf@gmail.com for instructions. 

To pay by credit card via Paypal, enter the student's name in the space below, then click on the "Buy Now" button.  When you get to the "Pay with PayPal" screen, click on "Pay with debit or credit card.".  You will be charged the application fee of $50 plus a $1.50 service fee.