Kairos Chamber Music Festival August 1st - 9th, 2026

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts , Leavenworth, WA

The Kairos Chamber Music Festival includes an intense chamber ensemble program for intimate groups of serious high school and college level string players and pianists, selected for their playing ability and desire to develop their collaborative skills. In addition to a rigorous chamber music rehearsal schedule, young artists (age 15+) will also experience and participate in masterclasses, reading sessions and related activities.

Festival students will receive coachings and masterclasses from the artist faculty and free tickets to Festival Artist concerts. The nine-day festival will conclude with a concert featuring performances of the young artists.

Through focused chamber music collaboration, participants will strengthen their ensemble skills, musical independence, and connections with their peers—qualities essential to future music-making.

Special consideration will be given to preformed groups.

Together in the inspiring natural setting of Icicle Creek, we will celebrate learning, creativity, and the joy of making music together!

LODGING AND MEALS
Icicle Creek students will usually lodge four to six in a semi-private cabin according to age and gender in Icicle Creek cabins. Meals prepared will be provided on campus but TBD. Meals for students with special dietary requirements are available, but may incur additional charges.
SCHEDULE (tentative)
Friday, July 31st
Check-in at Sleeping Lady front office
Arrive well before the
7pm Kairos and Stephen Beus concert in Canyon Wren Hall ~ https://icicle.org/
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 to 10:45 Practice
11:00-12:00 Chamber Rehearsal
12:00 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Rehearsal and/or coaching
6:00 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Practice
8:30-9:30 Masterclass, Sightreading or Free
FESTIVAL POLICIES
Icicle Creek and Sleeping Lady are no-smoking facilities. Smoking on the grounds, illegal drugs or under-age drinking are grounds for immediate expulsion. Detailed rules and regulations will be sent upon accepted application.iption
ADMISSION
Application Form and Recordings due by March 15, 2026. Please include two contrasting pieces representative of your present playing ability. Provide links to your online videos or to shared video files at the bottom of the application form:
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
PUBLIC CONCERTS
Sat., Aug 1st, 7pm - Festival Artist Concert I
Saturday, Aug 8th, 2pm Young Artists Concert
Saturday, Aug 8th, 7pm Festival Artist Concert II