Emerging Artists Program
Emerging Artists Chamber Music Program
Experience a unique blend of exceptional music creation with truly inspirational surroundings.
“This is the most memorable and wonderful festival I’ve ever been to… We received so much thought-provoking advice from the faculty members musically. I wholeheartedly enjoyed my time here basking in music and building connections with musicians. I will never forget the experience.“
“Thank you again for organizing and giving me the opportunity to rehearse and perform at this beautiful location here at RockRidge with wonderful musicians and helped by the guidance of world-class faculty members.“
Participants of the Emerging Artist Program, June 2026
The CPCF Academy Emerging Artists Chamber Music Program focuses on gaining greater musical understanding and performance experience and is intended for string players and pianists beginning their professional careers.
The program includes daily intensive coaching sessions, self-directed ensemble rehearsals, and masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artist faculty. This intimate and advanced training offers Academy Emerging Artists an exceptional educational opportunity to further develop their understanding and experience in chamber music performance. Academy Emerging Artists perform in the Festival concerts, open masterclasses, and special events.
With limited acceptance, young artists may apply for the program as individuals or as pre-formed ensembles.
Tuition for this program is covered thanks to the generosity of our patrons and supporters. All participants benefit from substantial financial support that helps make this exceptional musical experience more accessible.
Selection Process
Emerging Artist participants are chosen through a rigorous juried selection process. Candidates are selected based on their online application including video recordings, biographies, and repertoire lists and their potential to make a significant contribution in the profession.
Video Submission Requirements
- Video* recording(s) should include a minimum of two selections of your choice in contrasting style and character. Selections may be complete works or movements.
- Recordings are the primary adjudication tool and should be of the highest possible audio quality.
- Each selection must be completed in one take with no editing.
- Recordings must have been completed no more than 1 year before the application deadline.
* Please make your video and upload it to YouTube under the “public” or “unlisted” (not “private”) setting. You may record your audition in one continuous session, or record movements and excerpts separately, as long as recordings are not edited. Please ensure that any separately filmed excerpts are combined into a single YouTube video.
Strings
String players applying as an individual:
- Must submit at least one (1) chamber music work (sonatas included) as your selection.
- Must submit one (1) selection of solo repertoire (with or without accompaniment).
Piano
Pianists applying as an individual:
- Must submit one (1) chamber music work (trio, quartet, or quintet) as your selection or one (1) selection of duo repertoire (sonatas with another instrument included, but excluding piano duet/duo and collaborative piano with a singer).
- Must submit one (1) selection of solo repertoire.
Clarinet
For 2027, one exceptional emerging clarinetist will be selected to work closely with renowned Canadian clarinetist James Campbell and explore the Brahms Clarinet Quintet alongside fellow Emerging Artists. Clarinetist applying, must submit the following excerpts:
- Mvt 1 bar 5-14
- Mvt 2 bar 42-51
- Mvt 4 bar 112-129 (with repeat)
Ensembles
Applicants applying as a pre-formed ensemble must submit two (2) recordings of chamber music repertoire with the entire ensemble and current members.
Financial Assistance
Cascade Peaks ChamberFest is committed to making this exceptional musical experience accessible to talented young musicians. If needed, additional financial assistance may be available by application to further reduce the participant fee.
Financial assistance is awarded based on financial need, and artistic merit.
How to Apply: Complete the Financial Assistance Application Form when submitting your program application.
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
- Notification: Financial assistance decisions will be communicated alongside program acceptance letters.
Financial assistance is subject to available funding.