Saturday , 6/13/2026 - Saturday, 6/20/2026

New Location: Valley Christian School, San Jose

Applications Due: March 1, 2026 (Application will be open on 12/1/2025)
Application received before February 1, 2026 will receive $20 off the standard application fee.
Standard Application Fee: $80.00

Shuttle Service and Carpool options available 

After 10 wonderful years at our home campus, Miramonte School in Los Altos, a scheduling conflict means we’ll be moving to a new location this summer. We are thrilled to collaborate with Valley Christian School, San Jose and its Conservatory of the Arts, which open the door to exciting opportunities for growth and expansion. This new partnership allows C’est Bon Music Academy to offer an even more comprehensive summer music program for our community. 

Highlights & News!

Guest Artists

Alexander Kobrin — Piano

Professor, Eastman School of Music

Fabiola Kim — Violin

Co-Artistic Director, Sounding Point Academy

Professor, University of Michigan

Leo Singer — Cello

Artistic Manager, University of Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College

Faculty, Center Stage Strings

We are excited to welcome both returning and new faculty members to the 2026 Academy and Festival. For a complete list of our teachers, please visit the Faculty Page to learn more. 

New for 2026

  • Piano Solo Intensive - an immersive program distinct from the Chamber Music Academy, open to advanced pianists who are high school freshman and above.

  • Two private lessons per student participating in the Chamber Music Academy.

  • Student Concerto Opportunity: Enrolled students will have the opportunity to participate in the Academy’s internal audition for a chance to perform as soloists with the Festival Orchestra, comprised of faculty members. Interested students may submit a recent recording that best demonstrates their current level. The repertoire may be any work, though pieces suitable for performance with string orchestra are preferred. Submissions are due by March 31, 2026. Selected winners will work closely with the Artistic Director to finalize the repertoire to be performed with the Festival Orchestra.

  • Expanded Beyond Borders: El Salvador Cultural Exchange Program. Highlights include chamber music collaboration, orchestra rehearsals and performances, and opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Escuela Nacional de Música de El Salvador Orchestra. For more information, see program details here.

C’est Bon Music 2026 Schedule

C’est Bon is proud to celebrate its 16th year of inspiring young musicians! The Academy and Festival will take place Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026. All concerts are open to the public, and student pick-up will be immediately following each concert or no later than 6:00 PM.

Chamber Music Academy Schedule 

The following classes and activities will take place from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Each day’s schedule will be a little different to include lessons, coachings, rehearsals, and special events such as faculty concerts. A detailed daily schedule will be posted each morning.

  • Daily Chamber Music Ensemble Coaching & Rehearsal

  • Musicianship Classes

  • Two Private Lessons per Student

  • Masterclasses

  • Elective Classes

  • Opportunity to audition to perform concerto repertoire with the Festival String Orchestra

  • Faculty/Student Concerts

Piano Solo Intensive Schedule

This immersive program, distinct from the Chamber Music Academy, is designed for promising young pianists ready to take their artistry to the next level. Participants will work closely with distinguished guest artists and faculty in a focused and supportive environment. The following classes and activities will take place from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A detailed daily schedule will be posted each morning.

  • Three Private Lessons per Student

  • Two Hours of Daily Practice

  • Piano-focused Classes

  • Masterclasses and Solo Concerts

  • Optional collaboration on piano duet or instrumental duo repertoire

  • Opportunity to audition to perform concerto repertoire with the Festival String Orchestra

**Students may apply to both the Chamber Music Academy and the Piano Solo Intensive Program, but will ONLY be offered a place in one program.

Festival Schedule

All concerts will be held at Valley Christian High School

  • Sunday, June 14 – 4:00 PM | Alexander Kobrin Faculty Piano Recital

  • Wednesday, June 17 – 4:00 PM | Faculty Concert

  • Thursday, June 18 – 4:00 PM | Solo/Duet Student Concert

  • Friday, June 19 – 4:00 PM | Faculty Concert

  • Saturday, June 20 – 1:30 PM | Final Chamber Music & Solo with Orchestra Concert, reception to follow.


    If you have more questions, please feel free to email us!

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