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.​ 
2026
Chamber Music Festival Info
The eighth annual East Bay Music Foundation Chamber Music Festival is on for 2026! 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 that we will be adding 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.
Any groups applying for the Chamber Music Festival are eligible to apply to perform in the Master Class as well - we highly encourage it! When filling out your application, just check the box that you'd like to be considered for the Master Class. Please note that for groups that are selected there will be an additional participation fee. The online application opens November 1st.
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 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 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].
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. 
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