Note: Applications are now closed for the June 6-7 workshop at College of Marin. Mark your calendars for our October 17-18 workshop at San Jose State. Applications open in August!

CMNC June Workshop Details

Date: June 6-7, 2026
Location: College of Marin (COM), Kentfield
Applications Open: April 6
Application and Payment Deadline: April 25
Acceptance/Waitlist: May 16
Assignments: May 23

Workshop Format:

Saturday’s schedule includes a coached morning and afternoon playing session, an afternoon performance sampler sharing music from each ensemble, and a special Coaches’ Concert at the end of the day. After dinner, players are encouraged to stay and freelance, forming casual groups to explore the wide variety of music available in the CMNC Library. The day includes continental breakfast, a catered lunch and dinner, and morning/afternoon snacks.

Sunday’s schedule includes a coached morning and afternoon playing session, and an optional performance sampler by the participants. The day includes continental breakfast, a catered lunch, and morning/afternoon snacks.

Workshop Fees:

The table below shows the total June workshop fees, which consist of a CMNC application fee and a separate College of Marin (COM) fee. The CMNC fee should be paid at the time you apply for the workshop. Note: If the CMNC fee is not paid by the application due date of April 25th, your application will not be considered complete.

Instructions for College of Marin (COM) registration and paying the COM fee will be provided to all accepted applicants prior to the workshop.

Workshop Fees
June 6-7, 2026		MemberNon-Member
Both Days$380
($301 + $79 COM)		$430
($351 + $79 COM)
Saturday only$250
($171 + $79 COM)		$270
($191 + $79 COM)
Sunday only$210
($131 + $79 COM)		$230
($151 + $79 COM)

For details on applying to the June workshop, go to Apply.

Workshop Agenda

Saturday, June 6

8:15-8:45 am: Register and enjoy coffee/continental breakfast
9:00 am: Orientation Meeting
9:30 – 12pm: Morning coached sessions, includes a 15 minute break
12pm-1pm: Catered lunch
1:00 – 4pm: Afternoon coached sessions, includes a 15 minute break
4:00pm – 5:30: Performance sampler by workshop participants
5:45pm – 6:30pm: Coaches’ concert
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Catered Dinner
7:30pm -10:00pm: Optional freelancing
10:15pm: – All music must be returned to the CMNC Library

Sunday, June 7

8:15-8:45 am: Register and enjoy coffee/continental breakfast
9:00 am: Orientation Meeting
9:30 – 12pm: Morning coached sessions, includes a 15 minute break
12pm-1pm: Catered lunch
1:00 – 4pm: Afternoon coached sessions, includes a 15 minute break
4:15pm – 5:30: Optional performance sampler: groups are invited to perform the music they’ve been working on. Those not performing are welcome to stay and listen, or they may leave at 4pm.

Coaches and Coaches’ Concert

We’re pleased to announce the following coaches for our June 6-7 workshop:

  • Terrie Baune, violin
  • Melissa Robinson, horn
  • John Chernoff, piano
  • Randy Fisher, viola, violin
  • Carol Jacobson, cello

The coaches’ concert will be performed by Terrie Baune (violin), Melissa Robinson (horn), and John Chernoff (piano) playing the Brahms Horn Trio in E♭ major, Op. 40.

CMNC Music Library

CMNC has a large and diverse chamber music library curated expressly for use at CMNC workshops. At the workshop, one player from each group will be asked to come to the library to pick up/return their assigned music. All players are invited to sign out music for freelancing. CMNC Librarian Catherine Jennings will be on hand throughout the workshop to answer any questions and help you find music based on a particular genre and instrumentation. See the CMNC Library PDFs for a full listing of music organized by instrumentation and composer.

Freelancing

Workshop participants are encouraged to stay after dinner on Saturday to play music together or freelance. Music can be checked out from the CMNC Library, which offers over 1200 scores/parts for 3 to 16 players. A Freelance Coordinator is available to help interested players form groups. Read more about freelancing in the Workshop FAQ.

Instrument storage

A secure room is provided for instruments during meal periods and the coaches’ concert.

Preparing for a CMNC Workshop

For the best possible experience, we ask every participant to prepare in advance for the workshop. Music assignments are emailed approximately two weeks prior to the workshop. See How to Prepare for more details.

What to Bring to a CMNC Workshop
  • Attendees should bring their own music stand, pencil/eraser and supplies such as extra strings or reeds.
  • Optional but recommended items include: a battery-operated stand light, seat cushions, clothing layers (AC or heating is not always predictable or controllable), water bottle, and your own reusable utensils.
  • Attendees can bring their own music parts if desired, but keep in mind that different editions may have different labeling and measure numbering.
  • Note: if you are pre-formed you must bring your own music, and a score for the coach.
Maps/Directions/Parking

Maps

College of Marin (COM), Kentfield Campus
835 College Ave. (mailing address)
Performing Arts Building
Kentfield, CA 94904

Directions to COM (Kentfield campus)

From Highway 101, take the
San Anselmo exit (northbound)
or the
Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit (southbound)
and follow Sir Francis Drake Blvd (past College Ave, the seventh stoplight)

Parking

  • Stay on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
    • Parking Lot 2, across from campus between Maple and Elm streets, is the biggest lot near Performing Arts (PA) building. There is a traffic signal to cross to campus.
    • Other lots may also be used, but are smaller or farther from Performing Arts building
  • Parking is free on Sundays. Be prepared to pay $4 cash or credit card on Saturday using ticket machine in Lot 2.
  • Always lock your cars, with no valuables visible.
  • Check 511.org or your favorite traffic news source for any relevant traffic notices.
Lodging