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New Wave Chamber Music Week

Every August, young musicians come to Virginia Beach and are grouped by age and ability and immersed into a week of guided rehearsals and educational activities lead by our faculty. 
Dates
August 12th - 16th 2025

Applications Due
July 1st 2025

Location
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3229 Macdonald Rd
​Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Eligibility
All ages are welcome
​Violinists, violists, cellists, bassists
No application fee

Tuition
$650

​Program
Side-by-side chamber group rehearsals with your Mentor
Chamber orchestra rehearsals with all students and Faculty
Master class for all chamber groups and Faculty
Educational activities and Faculty presentations
Student & Faculty Concert
Student Concert: Saturday, August 16th at 1:30pm
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Faculty Concert: Saturday, August 16th at 3pm

Collaboration

Every student is paired with like-minded musicians in a chamber music ensemble guided by a mentor. Collaborating with faculty in rehearsals all week is the true key to development. Time allows for ideas, muscles, breath, and sleep to integrate and inspire!

Integration

Through integrating the physical and cognitive aspects of collaborative performance, students will gain invaluable understanding in communication, listening, movement, breathing, intention, creativity, and perseverance.

From rehearsals to the stage

Playing alongside professional musicians in a chamber music setting gives the opportunity of hands-on experience. This helps improve artistic skill and facilitates all facets of the human experience; communicating, sharing, planning, and executing.
​Family and friends are always welcome to attend the final concert, where students will exercise their development of performing in every sense of the word.

Faculty

Our team of chamber musicians share a common goal of inspiring the younger generation through the power of chamber music.

Parent Testimonials

“Dr. Johnathan Spence has an energy that is contagious. His knowledge, joy, and love of music is equalled only by his determination to share music with everyone through teaching and performing. He challenges every student, giving them the tools and confidence needed to play to the next level. My daughter, Gabrielle, spent four years as his student. The skills she has gained over the years from Chamber Music Week and private lessons has allowed her to continue her musical journey into college. She has blossomed into a strong, confident violin player and is able to conquer any piece of music.” -Sara C.

Student Testimonials

"I want to do it again! I love the collaboration and teamwork involved in chamber music. I like learning from different teachers and meeting other students. I feel like I gained a better understanding of how to balance listening to other parts and my own and how to listen to the music all together."
"I gained a lot more confidence in myself, specifically my leading. I also learned a lot about different kinds of sounds I can make and a deeper love to chamber music."
For any questions, please email us at [email protected].

 

Traveling to Virginia Beach
The Norfolk Airport (ORF) is 20 minutes from Eastminster Presbyterian Church and 30 minutes from the oceanfront.

Recommended Areas to Stay:
Chicks Beach on Shore Drive
First Landing on Shore Drive
The North End on Atlantic Ave

Grow Through Music Scholarship

Help aspiring young musicians reach their full potential through the art of chamber music. Your donation will provide access to this program for talented students in need. Inspire creativity and nurture future artists—contribute today and make a difference!