Langley Community Music School Expands Music Education with Cascade Peaks ChamberFest

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For over five decades, Langley Community Music School (LCMS) has been a renowned institution for music education, community engagement, and musical excellence. This year, LCMS is taking a significant step forward in its mission to share music with the community by launching the Cascade Peaks ChamberFest, a unique combination of a training program for young artists and a festival of concerts. The festival, held at the lakeside RockRidge Canyon Resort in Princeton from June 16 to 22, brings together talented young musicians from across Canada and the U.S. to study and collaborate with internationally acclaimed artists. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a series of concerts featuring some of Canada's most esteemed chamber music ensembles and soloists.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cascade Peaks ChamberFest is a new initiative by Langley Community Music School, combining a training program for young artists with a festival of concerts.
  • The festival takes place at the lakeside RockRidge Canyon Resort in Princeton, featuring accommodations, recreational opportunities, and a 350-seat state-of-the-art performance venue.
  • The guest artist faculty includes renowned musicians such as the Borealis String Quartet, the Gryphon Trio, and Juno Award-winning clarinetist James Campbell.
  • The festival will feature works by prominent composers, including Dohnanyi, Wijeratne, Brahms, and Mozart.
  • Full Access Festival Passes are available, providing entrance to all concerts, open rehearsals, and masterclasses, as well as social events, including a wine tasting.
  • Single concert tickets are also available for those who prefer to attend individual performances.
  • The Cascade Peaks ChamberFest is a celebration of music, community, and artistic excellence, offering an unforgettable experience for attendees.

Statistics:

  • The Cascade Peaks ChamberFest runs from June 16 to 22, 2025.
  • The festival features nine guest artist faculty members, including the Borealis String Quartet and Juno Award-winning clarinetist James Campbell.
  • The festival concert repertoire includes works by 11 prominent composers.
  • Full Access Festival Passes provide access to all concerts, open rehearsals, masterclasses, and social events.
  • Single concert tickets are available for each of the three festival concerts.

Sources:

  • [Susan Magnusson, LCMS principal emeritus and founding director of CPCF](principals name, title, and quote mentioned in the original text)
  • [www.cascadepeakschamberfest.ca](festival website mentioned in the original text)