About
Irvine Music Festival offers solo performance, orchestra, chamber music, masterclasses, and specialty classes. Solo performance participants receive three 60-minute individual lessons with one IMF faculty member, and chamber music is done in small groups with regular coaching by IMF faculty. Specialty classes include music entrepreneurship, video game music, instrument maintenance, presentations on orchestral auditions, and playing and professional life.
Programs
- Solo Performance — ages 11 and up · Participants receive three 60-minute individual lessons with one of IMF Faculty.
- Orchestra — ages 11 and up · Chamber orchestra with an expanded repertoire.
- Chamber Music — ages 11 and up · Small groups with regular coaching by IMF faculty.
- Masterclasses — ages 11 and up · World-renowned guest artists share their artistry and wisdom.
- Specialty Classes — ages 11 and up · Topics include music entrepreneurship, video game music, instrument maintenance, presentations on orchestral auditions, playing and professional life.
- Education Package — college-bound participants · Customized package providing counseling and recommendations to aid in the college application process.
- Musician Fundamentals Program — 7 to 11 year old musicians
At a glance
- Ages: 7–18 years old
About the provider
Irvine Music Festival is a non-profit, intensive summer classical music program at Concordia University Irvine. It has run since 2015 and is in its 11th season, marking the start of its second decade. The program lists world-class international faculty from China, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Korea, Japan, Russia, Taiwan, and the United States, and its guest artists and faculty include named artists. Alumni are international and regional competition winners, hold principal positions in their school and youth orchestras, and are accepted to top universities and music programs.
Non-profit, intensive summer classical music program. Both merit- and need-based financial packages are available. The program is at Concordia University Irvine.
Last updated October 11, 2026.
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