Daily and Weekly Schedules

The schedule at the Conference is very full, but there are some times that offer flexibility regarding whether to play or do other activities.

Of course, if you are a coached participant, you are needed at all scheduled events pertaining to your coached groups (coaching sessions, Sunday evening reading session, and week 1 rehearsals). And, because Sundays are complicated with departures and arrivals, it’s important to stick to that day’s timing (in advance of the Conference, all attendees will receive detailed information about the logistics of Sunday arrival). Otherwise, you are free to fill up your schedule with as much free play as you like!

Overview of a Conference Week

Monday through Saturday

9:00–10:45 Coaching
Late morning Rehearsal in week 1 or Free Time (for free play or other activities) in other weeks
1:45–3:30 Coaching
Late afternoon Rehearsal in week 1 or Free Time (for free play or other activities) in other weeks
Evening Free Time (for free play, seminars, or other activities)

Sunday (arrival/departure day)

10:00 Checkout time for departing attendees
2:00–4:30 Registration for arriving attendees
5:30 Newcomer Meeting
7:30 Conference-wide Welcome Meeting
8:00 Brief reading session with your first coached group

On Wednesday and Saturday there are special events that replace the afternoon and evening Free Time:


The Chamber Music Conference and Composers’ Forum of the East, Inc.
Laura Metcalf, Music Director
Donald Crockett, Senior Composer-in-Residence
Susie Ikeda, Executive Director

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