{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-page-page-factory-ts","path":"/summer-program/","result":{"data":{"page":{"nodes":[{"fields":{"slug":"/summer-program/"},"frontmatter":{"id":"page-summerpro","type":"page","name":"Summer Program","title":"Summer Chamber Music & Ensemble Program","description":"Lipeng Chen Music: Summer Chamber Music & Ensemble Program","thumbnail":null,"layout":"layout-en0000000","hero":{"image":{"relativePath":"lcm-summer-program-2026.webp","publicURL":"/static/675b21a60c449199bb3a542979c1f0cd/lcm-summer-program-2026.webp","childImageSharp":{"original":{"width":1920}}},"text":null},"mediasets":[{"alignment":null,"eyebrow":null,"copy":"# Summer Chamber Music & Ensemble Program\n\nWe are thrilled to present our annual Summer Chamber Music & Ensemble Program! This intensive week is designed to take students beyond solo repertoire and into the collaborative world of chamber music. Serving as a bridge between solo practice and orchestral playing, the program gives students the chance to lead like a soloist while connecting deeply with their peers.","action":null,"layout":null,"mediaset":null},{"alignment":null,"eyebrow":null,"copy":"## Program Highlights\n\n* **Duration**: One week (Mid-Summer)\n* **Daily Sessions**: Morning schedule\n* **Finale Concert**: Hosted at PianoForte Chicago at the conclusion of the week\n* **Instruction**: Small group coaching by professional musicians\n* **After-Care/Pick-Up**: Flexible pick-up windows and extended care available upon request; contact us to discuss arrangements\n* **Tuition**: $650 per student","action":null,"layout":null,"mediaset":null},{"alignment":null,"eyebrow":null,"copy":"## Registration & Priority Placement\n\n**Registration opens annually in the spring.** To help us finalize ensemble groupings and secure our faculty, we encourage early registration:\n\n* **Priority Discount**: Register by the Early Bird deadline to receive a **$25 fee waiver** and guaranteed ensemble placement.\n* **Standard Registration**: Registrations submitted after the priority deadline remain eligible for select discounts, subject to instrument availability.\n* **Final Deadline**: Late spring / early summer (check annual announcement for specific dates)\n\n**Note**: Ensemble placement is handled on a first-come, first-served basis.","action":null,"layout":null,"mediaset":null},{"alignment":null,"eyebrow":null,"copy":"## Special Opportunities\n\n* **Sibling & Referral Discounts**: We offer a **$25 waiver** for siblings or for referring a friend who joins the program. (Discounts cannot be combined; the highest applicable waiver will be applied.)\n* **Internship Program**: A limited number of internship positions are available each summer for older, advanced students. Please contact the studio directly to apply.","action":null,"layout":null,"mediaset":null},{"alignment":null,"eyebrow":null,"copy":"## The Power of Chamber Music\n\n* **Peer Connection**: Transition from solitary practice to social music-making with friends.\n* **Elevated Responsibility**: Every player is a leader with a soloist’s accountability.\n* **Refined Listening**: Small groups sharpen communication and listening skills in ways solo work cannot.","action":null,"layout":null,"mediaset":null},{"alignment":null,"eyebrow":null,"copy":"## Audition & Placement\n\nTo ensure high-level ensemble pairing, all applicants must submit a **video recording** of one piece that represents their current level. The video requirement is **waived** for:\n\n* Students with orchestral experience.\n* Previous music competition winners.\n* Students with a direct recommendation from their private teacher.","action":null,"layout":null,"mediaset":null}],"form":"form-contact00"},"html":""}]},"layout":{"nodes":[{"fields":{"slug":"/english-layout/"},"frontmatter":{"id":"layout-en0000000","suffix":" - Lipeng Chen Music","header":{"heading":{"text":"LIPENG CHEN MUSIC","to":"/"},"subheading":"Violin and Piano Music Studio ~ Downtown Chicago","menu":[{"text":"Artist Profile","to":"/biography"},{"text":"Music Studio","to":"/music-studio"},{"text":"Summer Program","to":"/summer-program"},{"text":"Violins & Bows","to":"/violins-bows"},{"text":"Contact","to":"/contact"}]},"footer":{"heading":{"text":"LIPENG CHEN MUSIC","to":"/"},"menu":[{"title":{"text":"Home","to":"/"},"submenu":[{"text":"Contact","to":"/contact"},{"text":"Violins & Bows","to":"/violins-bows"}]},{"title":{"text":"Biography","to":"/biography"},"submenu":[{"text":"Recordings","to":"/recordings"}]},{"title":{"text":"Music Studio","to":"/music-studio"},"submenu":[{"text":"Student Registration","to":"/student-registration"},{"text":"Summer Program","to":"/summer-program"}]}],"social":[{"icon":{"text":"Facebook","image":{"relativePath":"facebook-square-brands.png","publicURL":"/static/84f4982f2baac7e615f40b8a25eadfc3/facebook-square-brands.png","childImageSharp":{"original":{"width":576}}}},"link":{"text":"Facebook","to":"https://www.facebook.com/LipengChenMusic"}},{"icon":{"text":"YouTube","image":{"relativePath":"youtube-brands.png","publicURL":"/static/a87df7ad18edf9e61ebfe7946da608bf/youtube-brands.png","childImageSharp":{"original":{"width":576}}}},"link":{"text":"YouTube","to":"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoWnnpq15kr7RkSkvqw06A"}},{"icon":{"text":"Instagram","image":{"relativePath":"instagram-brands.png","publicURL":"/static/014b0421a4f0aa2faec142c771f8c875/instagram-brands.png","childImageSharp":{"original":{"width":576}}}},"link":{"text":"Instagram","to":"https://www.instagram.com/LipengChenMusic"}}],"languages":[{"text":"English","to":"/"},{"text":"中文","to":"/zh"}],"copyright":"Lipeng Chen Music"}}}]},"mediasets":{"nodes":[]},"form":{"nodes":[{"frontmatter":{"id":"form-contact00","copy":"# Contact","form":"contact","fields":[{"name":"first-name","type":"text","label":"First Name","hint":null,"options":[],"required":true},{"name":"last-name","type":"text","label":"Last Name","hint":null,"options":[],"required":true},{"name":"email","type":"email","label":"Email","hint":null,"options":[],"required":true},{"name":"phone","type":"tel","label":"Phone","hint":null,"options":[],"required":false},{"name":"subject","type":"select","label":"Subject","hint":null,"options":[{"text":"General Inquiry"},{"text":"Teaching Inquiry"},{"text":"Performance Inquiry"},{"text":"Instrument Inquiry"}],"required":true},{"name":"message","type":"textarea","label":"Message","hint":null,"options":[],"required":true}],"reset":"Reset","submit":"Submit","confirmation":"/contact-thankyou"}}]}},"pageContext":{"id":"page-summerpro","layout":"layout-en0000000","mediasets":[null,null,null,null,null,null],"form":"form-contact00"}},"staticQueryHashes":[]}