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

Fall 2026 schedule

Event Registration Coming Soon!

  • Isidore Quartet (Friday, October 23, 7pm)
  • Members of the Ehnes Quartet and Jonathan Vinocour, viola (Saturday, November 14, 6pm)
  • Catherine Cho, violin and Albert Cano Smit, piano (Saturday, November 21, 3pm and 6pm)
  • Saturday, December, 5: Marc Andre Hamelin, piano (Saturday, December 5, 6pm)

Chamber Masterclass with Andrew Armstrong

Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Lower Level, 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
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