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CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Join us for the ninth annual East Bay Music Foundation Chamber Music Festival!
EBMF is delighted to support youth exploring ensemble playing 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. Admission is free!

When and Where: Saturday, January 24, 2026, Berkeley Piano Club (2724 Haste St.)
Concert I:  1 p.m. -  2:15 p.m.
Master Class*:  2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Concert II:  5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 
* A Master Class was added this year to enrich students' learning experience! Participating ensembles will get an additional chance to perform onstage and receive live feedback from a professional musician in our community. Gain inspiration for your own performance by listening to your peers play and receive feedback. This year's master class teacher will be pianist Dr. Samantha Cho, Professor of Piano Pedagogy at SFCM.
 
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.​ 
2025 CONCERT I VIDEO
2025 CONCERT II VIDEO
2026
Chamber Music Festival Info

Join us for the eighth annual East Bay Music Foundation Chamber Music Festival! Download the 2026 brochure by clicking on the button to the right. Do also explore  our Ensemble Matching Service page. 

New in 2026! 
We are pleased to announce a Master Class to the 2026 Chamber Music Festival to enrich students' learning experience! Participating ensembles will get an additional chance to perform onstage, and receive live feedback from a professional musician in our community. Gain inspiration for your own performance by listening to your peers play and receive feedback. This year's master class teacher will be pianist Dr. Samantha Cho, Professor of Piano Pedagogy at SFCM.
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Concert I: 1 p.m.  - 2:15 p.m.
  • Master Class: 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Concert II: 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
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 2026 Brochure button on the upper right side.
Application deadline:  December 1, 2025
Notification of acceptances: by Mid-December 


​Questions? Contact Chamber Festival Director Alison Lee at [email protected].
2026 Brochure
2026 Online application
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 $100 payment directly to [email protected]. Include 2026 Chamber Festival in the subject and the name and email of the person who completed the application in the body. 

Payment by Check: Email our treasurer at 
[email protected] for instructions. 

To pay by credit card via Paypal, enter the applicant'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 $100 plus a $2.55 service fee. 
Applicant's name:
Name of person paying application fee:
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    • About Us
    • Board
  • NEWS/CALENDAR
  • PIANO COMPETITION
    • Info
    • Winners
  • CHAMBER FESTIVAL
    • Info
    • Apply to Chamber Festival
    • Ensemble Matching Service
  • Donate
  • VOLUNTEER
  • CONTACT
  • Community Outreach
  • JOIN OUR MAILING LIST