Masterclass
Series

Masterclasses

Dive Inside the Mind of Our Musicians

Seattle Chamber Music Society is proud to be able to offer public masterclasses to our Academy participants throughout the season. All masterclasses are located at the Center for Chamber Music, and are free and open for observation to the public. Click on the button below for the upcoming schedule!

What are Masterclasses?​

Masterclasses offer a glimpse into the artistic process. SCMS musicians work with Academy for Chamber Music participants to explore interpretation, technique, and musical expression. Each class reveals how collaboration and insight can transform a performance.

Youth Academy Schedule

Stay tuned for the Spring 2026 schedule!

Masterclass with James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music Lower Level

Masterclass with Edward Arron

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room

Masterclass with Che-Yen Chen

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room

Masterclass with Orion Weiss

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music Lower Level

Masterclass with Balourdet Quartet

Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music Lower Level

Solo and Chamber Class with Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson

Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music Lower Level

Solo and Chamber Class with Jaime Laredo

Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music Lower Level

Solo and Chamber Class with Sharon Robinson

Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room, Center for Chamber Music

Solo and Chamber Class with Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt

Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs Rehearsal Room, Center for Chamber Music

Solo Masterclass with Miriam Fried

Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 11:00am
Location: Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room, Center for Chamber Music

Chamber Masterclass with Miriam Fried

Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Lower Level, Center for Chamber Music

Solo Masterclass with Paul Biss

Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 11:00am
Location: Lower Level, Center for Chamber Music

Chamber Masterclass with Paul Biss

Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room, Center for Chamber Music

Chamber Masterclass with James Ehnes

Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room, Center for Chamber Music

More Information TBA!

  • April – Jamie Laredo and Sharon Robinson
  • April – Miriam Fried and Paul Biss
  • May – James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong

Solo Masterclass with Ani Kavafian

Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 1:30 – 4:00 PM
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Lower Level

Chamber Music Masterclass with Ani Kavafian

Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Lower Level

Masterclass with Richard O’Neill

Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room

This event is now full, please join the waitlist below!

Masterclass with Jeremy Denk

Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center for Chamber Music Lower Level

This event is now full, please join th waitlist below!

Adult Academy Schedule

Masterclasses with members of the Balourdet Quartet

Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room

Masterclass with Paige Roberts Molloy

Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Lower Level

Masterclass with Efe Baltacıgil

Date: Monday, December 1
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Center for Chamber Music, Kennan Hollingsworth Living Room

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