RETREAT DETAILS

Located in picturesque Northern Minnesota, our week- long Retreat offers a unique experience of meeting likeminded classical music enthusiasts and performing alongside internationally renowned musicians in the heart of Northwoods.

Each participant will be assigned to two different chamber music groups: one with fellow participants (pre-formed groups are welcome to apply for the Retreat!), and one with fellow participants AND a faculty member, to facilitate music collaboration and artistic communication between the participants and their coaches. Pre-formed ensembles will receive daily coachings from TCCC members and guest artists.

Repertoire will be tailored to the size, instrumentation and experience of the participants. The Retreat will be concluded with a performance of all chamber music groups.

2026 Retreat activities include:

• Chamber music coachings and rehearsals side by side with Retreat faculty

• Instrumental technique classes

• Sight-reading sessions and Open-Mic session

• Guest Artist talk and performance

• Large Ensemble (cello choir, mixed ensemble etc.)

• Final Performances and Outreach Performance & Storytelling Through Music workshop

• Additional activities: Faculty Opening Concert & Reception, Drumming Circle, Group Hike

NEW THIS YEAR - SONATA UP NORTH program

for advanced level participants willing to dive deep into the sonata repertoire for two instruments and closely collaborate with one of our Faculty members. This is a unique opportunity to work on a complex repertoire with the faculty member as your duo partner. Each participant signed up for the program receives 4 rehearsals/coachings with the faculty member focused on the selected sonata movements.

The repertoire needs to be selected by participants based on the following criteria:

• For piano participants - the repertoire must include sonatas for piano and violin, viola, cello or horn

• For participants playing strings, winds and horn - the repertoire must include sonatas with piano or with violin, viola, cello

SLOTS ARE LIMITED TO 4 PARTICIPANTS selected based on the application and repertoire*

Program is open to pre-formed duos as well.

*if you are selected for Sonata Up North program, you will only be assigned to one other ensemble for the Retreat week

HOW TO APPLY?

If you would like to be considered for the Sonata program, simply mark it on your application form and submit the requested material!

Contact Us if you have questions!