Applications open December 4, 2024 and close February 1, 2025. 
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2025

St Lawrence Chamber Music Seminar

at Stanford

June 20 - 29, 2025

"I was very excited to attend the Seminar, …. All the lectures, classes, films, and concerts were inspiring beyond what I could have dreamt of. I have attended numerous summer festivals over the years, and I have absolutely no hesitation in declaring this one the most enriching. The way it is put together provides a uniquely inspiring and relaxing setting for learning and creativity to flourish."
— Rachel Desoer (cello, Cecilia String Quartet)

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Applying to the St. Lawrence Chamber Music Seminar

The Seminar welcomes participants from 18 to 82 years, ranging from intermediate to professional skill levels. Though most participants are string players, we also include pianists and wind players with a serious interest in chamber music.

The 2025 St Lawrence Chamber Music Seminar will be held on the Stanford University campus Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 29, 2025.

*Participants are expected to arrive Friday, June 20. Seminar programming will begin Saturday, June 21.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER MUSIC SEMINAR
SEMINAR FACULTY
SEMINAR FACILITIES
APPLICATION FORM

Questions? Write to  stlawrenceseminar@gmail.com

We are SO looking forward to being with you...

Applications open December 4, 2024 and close February 1, 2025.
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Acceptances will be sent on a rolling basis starting February 24. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Email stlawrenceseminar@gmail.com for more information.

Preference is given to pre-formed ensembles. Individual applicants are welcome to submit an application but are only considered after pre-formed ensembles are placed. If accepted, ensembles must attend with the specific roster/personnel of musicians as listed on their application. Please note that we are unable to accommodate Duos.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2025.

Application fee: The non-refundable application fee is $50 per individual or $25 per each member of a pre-formed ensemble. Application fees will be submitted as part of the online application process (payable by credit card). Note: The application fee is not a deposit on tuition, but rather a fee for processing applications and must accompany the application.

DEADLINES & KEY DATES

February 1, 2025: Applications due. Note: Applications received after February 1 may be reviewed on a case by case basis. 

March 15, 2025: Deadline for confirmation of attendance for those accepted

April 1, 2025: Full tuition and housing fee due

Friday, June 20, 2025: Campus housing check-in (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) (if applicable)

Saturday, June 21, 2025:

• Registration (9:30 am - 1:30 pm)

• Welcome Meeting (2:00 pm)

Sunday, June 29, 2025: Housing Check-out (8:00 am to 10:00 am) (if applicable)
Finale Concert (11:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Audition and Repertoire Requirements

An audition video must accompany your application and should be uploaded as part of the on-line application. 

Applicants must present two contrasting selections. The following repertoire is intended as a guide, representing the minimum requirements in terms of difficulty:

Violin: 1st mvt. Mozart or any standard Romantic / modern concerto, plus any selection from Bach’s Solo Sonatas and Partitas.

Viola: One movement from a Bach Suite, plus a contrasting movement from the standard viola repertoire.

Cello: One movement from an unaccompanied Bach Suite and one movement from a standard concerto, such as Saint-Saëns, Haydn, Dvořák, or Elgar.

Piano: Any first movement of a Beethoven trio, plus a movement from another contrasting work (trios, quartets, or quintets by Brahms, Schumann, Dvořák, Fauré, Ravel, etc.) or works of comparable difficulty.

Quartets: Two contrasting movements from the standard quartet repertoire.

Other Ensembles: Two contrasting movements from the standard chamber repertoire.

tuition

Tuition for the St Lawrence Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford is $1,500 per person. 
(Note: Application fees are separate from tuition payments and cover only the costs of processing applications).

STUDENTS
Scholarship support is available for those who qualify. We strive to provide full tuition scholarships for early-career professionals or students registered in full time programs. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, you must include a statement with your application indicating your need and circumstances. Acceptance letters will include decisions about scholarship assistance. Any remaining tuition fees are due April 1st, 2025.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS
The tuition is $1,500 per participant. Full tuition is due April 1, 2025. If a participant is unable to attend and if notice is given no later than June 1, 2025, a refund of 75% tuition may be requested and will be considered on a case by case basis.

HOUSING

Housing is available beginning Friday, June 20 at 5:00 pm through Sunday, June 29 at 10:00 am. You may choose to room with your ensemble members or to be assigned a roommate(s). Seminar activities will begin on Saturday, June 21.

STUDENTS
A certain amount of on-campus housing is available during the seminar. Scholarships often include assistance with housing. All scholarship-assisted housing is in shared rooms in an undergraduate dorm; individual rooms are not available. Students staying on campus are expected to arrive Friday, June 20. 

COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Community members can request on-campus housing subject to availability by Stanford Conference Services. Single rooms in the undergraduate dorm may be available. Limited apartment-style graduate student housing is also available, and will be offered first to returning participants. 

2025 Housing fees are still under negotiation and will be published as soon as available.
Housing Fees are due with tuition on April 1, 2025.

FOOD SERVICES
During the seminar, food services are available at a variety of on-campus locations, or at restaurants in nearby Palo Alto. Throughout the Seminar, there will be several group meals provided, but attendees are responsible for most of their own meals.

Questions? Write to  stlawrenceseminar@gmail.com
Seminar Headquarters: Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford CA 94305

Photo Credit Eric Cheng 2022