2027 Summer
Chamber Music Intensive
June 13-19, 2027
Valley Christian Schools
San Jose, California
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2027 Guest Artists
Jihea Hong-Park
PIANO
Brigham Young University
Sarah Koo
CELLO
University of California, Irvine
For a complete list of our teachers, please visit the Faculty Page to learn more
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.
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Daily Chamber Music Ensemble Coaching & Rehearsal
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Daily Warm-Up and Technique Class
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Musicianship Classes
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One Private Lessons per Student
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Masterclasses
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Elective Classes
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Opportunity to audition to perform concerto repertoire with the Festival String Orchestra
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Faculty/Student Concerts
Concerto Competition
The C’est Bon Concerto Competition offers enrolled students the opportunity to perform as soloists with the C’est Bon Faculty String Orchestra.
Students interested in this opportunity may apply to both the Summer Chamber Music Intensive and the Concerto Competition using the same application form. Applicants will be evaluated based on their submitted recordings.
Winners will be announced in March and will select their concerto/solo repertoire in consultation with conductor Florin Parvulescu and the Artistic Director. Winners must be enrolled in the C’est Bon Summer Chamber Music Intensive to perform with the orchestra.
Festival Schedule
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Students Traveling from Out of Town
We’ve received many inquiries about accommodations for out-of-town students and are happy to welcome families traveling to join us!
C’est Bon Summer Music Intensive specializes in nurturing young musicians ages 9–18.
Housing & Local Arrangements
For students 15 and younger, we encourage a parent or guardian to travel with them and arrange local accommodations. Students 16 and older are welcome to email us to inquire about possible host family accommodations. Please note that host family arrangements are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
