Driftless Chamber Music Institute 2026
June 8th-14th, 2026
The 2026 Driftless Chamber Music Institute will take place in June in Decorah, Iowa. This page includes key program details, including dates, locations, application deadlines, and ensemble placement information.
The Institute offers separate tracks for student musicians (18 and under) and adult participants, each tailored to their experience and goals.We invite you to explore the schedule and plan your participation in this inaugural season.
Institute Schedule
Monday, June 8 - Initial meeting and rehearsal @ Decorah High School (time to be determined)
Monday through Friday - Daily coachings and rehearsals for the participant groups (times to be determined)
Wednesday, June 10 - Sight-reading session and social hour @ DHS 5 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 - Quartet Winneshiek open rehearsal @ DHS 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 - DCMI @ Vesterheim Outdoor Amphitheater 5 p.m.
Friday, June 12 - DCMI @ Impact Coffee 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 - Quartet Winneshiek @ Eastern Star Assisted Living Facility 10 a.m.
Sunday, June 14 - Quartet Winneshiek @ Vesterheim Commons 3 p.m.
Participation Fees
General Participation
$100
All general registrations will be assigned a chamber ensemble and be able to participate in all of the above events.
Private Lessons
$25 or $50
Private lesson registrants will be able to have a lesson with a member of Quartet Winneshiek.
$25 for 30 minutes
$50 for 60 minutes