Join us for an eight-day chamber music festival for aspiring music students

For Strings & Piano

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado

June 14-17; June 21-24, 2027

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Just Chamber Music was established in 2009 to give every Northern Colorado student access to the unique educational benefits of chamber music in an annual, structured summer chamber music festival setting. Through intensive ensemble coaching, performance classes, and culminating concerts, the organization advances education by helping students grow as musicians and as people. 

Our mission is to provide inclusive, real-world chamber music training where students of any background, age, and ability develop leadership, communication, independence, empathy, teamwork, and the skill to give and receive constructive feedback. At the same time, students build self-confidence and artistic identity while learning to contribute meaningfully to shared group success.

Festival classes are held Monday - Thursday, June 14 - 17 and Monday - Thursday, June 21 -24, 2027

Overture Ensembles 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Conservatory Ensembles 4:00pm - 7:30pm

at

Trinity Lutheran Church
301 E. Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Festival concert is held on Thursday, June 25th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins

Students arrive at 5:00
Doors open at 5:45
Concert begins at 6:00pm

COMBINED OVER 70 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Meet Our Faculty

Our teachers are highly-qualified professional educators and performers drawn from premier academic institutions and ensembles from both here in Colorado as well as across the United States.

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MUSIC FOR EVERYONE

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Music is a universal language of inclusion and expression. Part of our non-profit’s mission is to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate in the chamber music experience. Join us in supporting our community today. 

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student programs

Violinist
Overture
Horns Students
Conservatory
Piano

Chamber music empowers young people to:

refine valuable musical & interpersonal skills

develop self-confidence & artistic identity while contributing to group success

learn to give & be open to constructive criticism

gain a deeper understanding & appreciation of positive teamwork & group obligation

gain & practice leadership skills in a group setting

… & they’ll have fun!

what our students are saying…

Student Quotes
“It was a spectacular learning experience for musicians of all ages!”

“It was a spectacular learning experience for musicians of all ages!”

— Tristan, age 12

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“I had fun working with different musicians and getting a variety of ideas on techniques that I could apply to future pieces.”

“I had fun working with different musicians and getting a variety of ideas on techniques that I could apply to future pieces.”

— Jacoba, age 16

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“Every year my ability to play violin increases immensely throughout this program. It can help a lot of people with their abilities. Overall, this camp was a blast & an amazing experience.”

“Every year my ability to play violin increases immensely throughout this program. This camp was a blast and an amazing experience.”

— Alejandro, age 14

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A great way to intensely focus on one’s own playing while learning to communicate and cooperate with others.

“A great way to intensely focus on one’s own playing while learning to communicate and cooperate with others.”

— Ryan, age 15

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It was an amazing opportunity to play fun music with people you probably don’t know and it helped me practice during the summer.

“It was an amazing opportunity to play fun music with people you probably don’t know and it helped me practice during the summer.”

— Alithea, age 13

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Playing chamber music gives you the chance to show your leadership in music that you don’t necessarily get when playing in an orchestra.

“Playing chamber music gives you the chance to show your leadership in music that you don’t necessarily get when playing in an orchestra.”

—Alexis, age 15

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Even after attending this camp for 5 years, I continue to grow as a musician through this program due to the expertise of the coaches.

“Even after attending this camp for 5 years, I continue to grow as a musician through this program due to the expertise of the coaches.”

— Sarah, age 17

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Chamber music has been one of the most beneficial experiences I have ever had. Playing a variety of chamber music has pushed my musicianship and sensitivity to a whole different level.

Chamber music has been one of the most beneficial experiences I have ever had. Playing a variety of chamber music has pushed my musicianship and sensitivity to a whole different level.

— Olivia, age 18

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I enjoyed playing in a small group without a conductor because it helps to feel the beat better and hear how all of the parts fit into the piece.

“I enjoyed playing in a small group without a conductor because it helps to feel the beat better and hear how all of the parts fit into the piece.”

— Leah, age 13

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Just Chamber Music was one of the most fun summer camps I have ever attended! I was sad to see this year’s camp end!

“Just Chamber Music was one of the most fun summer camps I have ever attended! I was sad to see this year’s camp end!”


— Caroline, age 13

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I enjoyed playing in a small group without a conductor because it helps to feel the beat better and hear how all of the parts fit into the piece.

“I enjoyed playing in a small group without a conductor because it helps to feel the beat better and hear how all of the parts fit into the piece.”


— Leah, age 13

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JCM has always been an opportunity for me to put my solo skills to use in preparing and performing with others in a positive and fun environment.

“JCM has always been an opportunity for me to put my solo skills to use in preparing and performing with others in a positive and fun environment.”


— Ryan, age 13

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Playing chamber music is a lifetime experience – indulge in it!

“Playing chamber music is a lifetime experience – indulge in it!”

— Daniel, age 14 ½

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I really enjoyed the community at Just Chamber Music. The coaches and performers are fantastic.

“I really enjoyed the community at Just Chamber Music. The coaches and performers are fantastic.”


— Sasha, age 16

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It was a good way to experience more music outside of just the band room.

“It was a good way to experience more music outside of just the band room.”


— Amy, age 14

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Even after attending this camp for 5 years, I continue to grow as a musician through this program due to the expertise of the coaches.

“Even after attending this camp for 5 years, I continue to grow as a musician through this program due to the expertise of the coaches.”


— Sarah, age 17

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Just Chamber Music is a fun experience where a person learns new skills and brings the new skills together to create wonderful music.

“Just Chamber Music is a fun experience where a person learns new skills and brings the new skills together to create wonderful music. Just Chamber Music also gives students a chance to meet and work with people they may or may not have known.”


— Brennon, age 15

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JCM was so much fun. I met a lot of new people, and I learned so much more in this 2-week camp than I would in a month of private lessons.

“JCM was so much fun. I met a lot of new people, and I learned so much more in this 2-week camp than I would in a month of private lessons.”

— Holly, age 14

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