Point CounterPoint Chamber Music Camp

Upcoming Events

ADULT CHAMBER WORKSHOP Sept 15-19, 2010. Semi-annual adult chamber workshops (early summer and early fall) incorporating the same ideals and joys that our young musicians have enjoyed for nearly fifty years.

NEW MUSIC ON THE POINT June 6-19, 2011 Focuses on contemporary chamber music for college-aged musicians. We host instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers interested in composing and interpreting modern music through faculty mentoring and collaboration with the ensemble-in-residence.

CHECK BACK for 2011 student audition cities and dates around the country.

Our Love of Music

"Point CounterPoint was the great turning point in my musical life, when music and nature combined to create the most inspiring environment of my youth. I wish that every young musician could spend a summer at Point CounterPoint, but I know that one of the camp's treasured features is its intimacy. The lucky few who are accepted enter a rare world, a harmonious community gathered with the common dream of becoming better musicians.

The summer is a young musician's most golden opportunity to breathe the fresh air that does not seep through the winter's practice room walls. Point CounterPoint offers the environment that every serious young musician deserves. "

David Finckel, Cellist, Emerson String Quartet

What People Have to Say About Us

"Our students have all come back from PCP even more excited about music than they were before they went - so thank you!" Music Teacher of 2009 Campers

"Thank you again! Our daughter had a super summer and her chamber coach is thrilled with her progress! Parent of 2009 Violinist

"Point CounterPoint was an amazing experience! I met so many wonderful people and grew so much musically. Thank you so much!" 2008 Violist

"The camp's excellent holistic care of the entire kid is so obviously the priority, and the end result is so clearly a success. To say our son's music teacher was blown away would be an understatement. Our son's quantum growth and musical maturity in just three weeks was astounding. After his PCP inspiration he is opening that case rather more diligently and dare I say, even with unprecedented enthusiasm. Thanks again for everything!" Parent of 2008 Camper

News

More Prelude music and fun!

Aug 27, 2010

We are having a wonderful time during Prelude! The campers are practicing and rehearsing diligently in preparation for the Saturday performance of their chamber, string orchestra and choral music. We've been enjoying beautiful weather which has enabled us to swim and boat in the afternoons, in addition to playing field games ranging from kickball to croquet.

Prelude Session Begins!

Aug 24, 2010

We are so excited to begin our Prelude Session here at PCP! The campers arrived on Monday morning ready to have fun and make music. After getting to know each other and having a yummy lunch, each camper had a lesson with their teachers.

Session 3: Music, Music and More!

Aug 17, 2010

Week 2 at camp is off to a great beginning, starting with our trip to the faculty concert on Friday evening! The faculty performed to an audience of over 100 fellow music lovers. We heard music from Beethoven, and the world premiere of Elliot Cless (our Head Counselor/Composition Faculty). We arrived to the concert venue early for a picnic dinner with scones and games of croquet, bocce ball on the lawn! It was a lovely time and the music was fabulous.

Adult Chamber Music Workshop Fall 2010

Jul 31, 2010

We are excited to offer our Adult Chamber Music Workshop session this fall September 15-19th. Join fellow adult musicians this fall to remember what makes Point CounterPoint so special!