Chamber Music Academy 2026
As part of our celebration of chamber music, the Singapore Chamber Music Festival will include a Chamber Music Academy which provides educational elements for amateur groups young and not so young. Such developmental opportunities and the gathering of musicians for a chamber music festival are key to nurturing a culture of lifelong music-making among friends.
The Chamber Music Academy is split into two weeks: amateur and community ensembles are encouraged to apply for the first week of coaching (25 March to 30 March), while the Advanced Quartet Program (AQP) takes place in second week (31 March to 5 April), specially tailored for pre-conservatory and conservatory-level string quartets.
The AQP is an intensive week-long programme targeted at pre-conservatory and conservatory-level string quartets. Designed for those with a serious ongoing interest in chamber music, AQP participants will go through a rigorous schedule of study with world-renowned chamber musicians in a uniquely supportive environment. Participating quartets focus on one to two major works while learning the art of working together as a string quartet. The AQP culminates in a showcase concert, providing these ensembles with a valuable opportunity to refine their artistry and present their work on a prominent platform. Places for AQP are limited and submitted applications will go through a selection process. Selected quartets will be notified by email. ASEAN and International quartets are welcome to apply for the AQP.
Chamber Academy Events
(open to public observers)
Festival Workshop I: Playing with Expectations by Shuxiang Yang and Abigail Sin
Join Dr Yang Shuxiang and Dr Abigail Sin for an interactive workshop on the string quartet. We will explore how the string quartet became both a popular form of social entertainment and a bold space for new musical ideas. Looking at important works by Haydn and Beethoven, we will discover how these pieces were shaped by the people they were written for and the ideas of their times.
Through guided listening and discussions, we will learn how these works still challenge, delight and inspire musicians and audiences today.
This event is open to public - Free with registration
Festival Workshop II: Say it Without Words!
On-stage communications in small ensembles
by Sandy Yamamoto
When watching an experienced chamber group in concert, it seems that the members have a magical, almost psychic understanding of one another's thoughts.
In this workshop, two leading chamber musicians, with the help of a live string quartet, share their secrets about how they communicate intent, ideas and emotions with fellow musicians, and as importantly, with their audience.
Venue: SNYO Studios
This event is open to public - Free with registration
Advanced Quartet Program Showcase Concert
The SCMF celebrates the progress and achievement of the Advanced Quartet Participants after an intensive week of coaching in this showcase concert.
Hailing from Australia, Hong Kong, the USA and Singapore, enjoy an evening of varied quartet music by the Cong Quartet, Vertice Quartet, Bencoolen Quartet, Quartet 121, ZiNC Quartet and YST Quartet 2 as they showcase the fruits of their hard work!
This event is open to public - $5 ticket via BookMyShow
Connect, Share, Celebrate!
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Exciting lineup of Chamber Concerts
Held over 12 days in partnership with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, the festival brings together artists from overseas and Singapore, coming together to perform chamber works in various combinations.
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Join the Chamber Music Academy
As part of our celebration of chamber music, SCMF includes a Chamber Music Academy (CMA), providing a range of educational elements, including coaching for aspiring chamber groups, workshops and demonstration sessions.
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Be a Donor
SCMF 2026 has been made possible thanks to the support of many individuals, institutions and organisations. Please consider making a donation to help support some of the cost of running this and future festivals.