July – August, 2026
Vancouver Academy of Music
Application Deadline: April 1, 11:59pm
Joseph Elworthy and Ian Parker, Co-Artistic Directors
Vancouver Academy of Music’s Adult Sea to Sky Chamberfest is an immersive, summer-long program designed for adult musicians looking to refine their artistry in a supportive and collaborative setting. Participants will be placed into chamber groups and enjoy multiple 90-minute coaching sessions with a selected VAM Faculty, tailored to fit their schedule.
The program culminates in a friendly performance and final concert, scheduled during Chamberfest week, offering a chance to showcase the growth and camaraderie built throughout the summer.
Admission
-Admission by application
-Recommended for intermediate to advanced adult players
-Instrument: strings (violin, viola, cello) and piano
Program Fee:
• Chamber Ensemble of 2 adult participants: from $48.00 per hour
• Chamber Ensemble of 3 adult participants: from $32.00 per hour
• Chamber Ensemble of 4+ adult participants: from $24.00 per hour
*Number of sessions to be mutually decided between the group
and the coach
• Adult summer chamber music friendly performance
and final concert – scheduled during Chamberfest
week (Koerner Recital Hall)