June Music Festival Ft. Collins

Join us for an eight-day chamber music festival for aspiring music students

Strings, Woodwinds, & Piano

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado

June 16-19; June 23-26, 2025

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REGISTRATION FOR JCM 2025 NOW CLOSED. JOIN US NEXT YEAR!

Festival classes are held Monday - Thursday, June 16 - 19 and Monday - Thursday, June 23 - 26, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church
301 E. Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Overture Ensembles

2:00pm - 4:45pm


Conservatory Ensembles

4:00pm - 7:30pm

Dress rehearsal day is Wednesday, June 25th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins (no schedule change):

Overture Ensembles 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Conservatory Ensembles 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Festival concert is held on Thursday, June 26th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins

Trinity Lutheran Church
301 E. Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Students arrive at 5:00
Doors open at 5:45
Concert begins at 6:00pm

Strings Players Just Chamber Music
Music Note
Just Chamber Festival
Fort Collins Music Festival

A fun, educational experience

Chamber music empowers students to be more complete performers, and helps to develop valuable life skills like leadership, communication, independence, empathy, and teamwork. Our intensive coaching sessions with student ensembles culminates with a full performance of their work at the end of the festival.

COMBINED OVER 70 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Meet Our Faculty

Our teachers are highly-qualified professional educators and performers drawn from premier academic institutions and ensembles from across the United States.

MUSIC FOR EVERYONE

Sponsor a Student

Music is a universal language of inclusion and expression. Our scholarship program is designed to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate in the chamber music experience.

Join us in supporting our community today. 

student programs

Violinist
Horns Students

Chamber music empowers young people to:

refine valuable musical & interpersonal skills

develop self-confidence & artistic identity while contributing to group success

learn to give & be open to constructive criticism

gain a deeper understanding & appreciation of positive teamwork & group obligation

gain & practice leadership skills in a group setting

… & they’ll have fun!

what our students are saying…

Student Quotes

“It was a spectacular learning experience for musicians of all ages!”

— Tristan, age 12

“I had fun working with different musicians and getting a variety of ideas on techniques that I could apply to future pieces.”

— Jacoba, age 16

“Every year my ability to play violin increases immensely throughout this program. This camp was a blast and an amazing experience.”

— Alejandro, age 14

“A great way to intensely focus on one’s own playing while learning to communicate and cooperate with others.”

— Ryan, age 15

“It was an amazing opportunity to play fun music with people you probably don’t know and it helped me practice during the summer.”

— Alithea, age 13

“Playing chamber music gives you the chance to show your leadership in music that you don’t necessarily get when playing in an orchestra.”

—Alexis, age 15

“Even after attending this camp for 5 years, I continue to grow as a musician through this program due to the expertise of the coaches.”

— Sarah, age 17

Chamber music has been one of the most beneficial experiences I have ever had. Playing a variety of chamber music has pushed my musicianship and sensitivity to a whole different level.

— Olivia, age 18

“I enjoyed playing in a small group without a conductor because it helps to feel the beat better and hear how all of the parts fit into the piece.”

— Leah, age 13

“Just Chamber Music was one of the most fun summer camps I have ever attended! I was sad to see this year’s camp end!”


— Caroline, age 13

“I enjoyed playing in a small group without a conductor because it helps to feel the beat better and hear how all of the parts fit into the piece.”


— Leah, age 13

“JCM has always been an opportunity for me to put my solo skills to use in preparing and performing with others in a positive and fun environment.”


— Ryan, age 13

“Playing chamber music is a lifetime experience – indulge in it!”

— Daniel, age 14 ½

“I really enjoyed the community at Just Chamber Music. The coaches and performers are fantastic.”


— Sasha, age 16

“It was a good way to experience more music outside of just the band room.”


— Amy, age 14

“Even after attending this camp for 5 years, I continue to grow as a musician through this program due to the expertise of the coaches.”


— Sarah, age 17

“Just Chamber Music is a fun experience where a person learns new skills and brings the new skills together to create wonderful music. Just Chamber Music also gives students a chance to meet and work with people they may or may not have known.”


— Brennon, age 15

“JCM was so much fun. I met a lot of new people, and I learned so much more in this 2-week camp than I would in a month of private lessons.”

— Holly, age 14