CCMF’s priority is the safety and health of our students, families and faculty. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we have made format changes for the 2020 CCMF edition. Please, review these changes and we look forward to seeing you in CCMF 2020!

CCMF 2020

Held Remotely August 3rd - August 7th, 2020

A one-week summer immersion program for talented young musicians in the heart of Chicago in residence at Northeastern Illinois University. 

2020 CCMF Concerto Competition Judges

2020 CCMF Faculty


ccmf 2020 Concerto Competition track

  • Enter for a chance to perform with NEIU Orchestra during the ‘20 - ‘21 season.

  • Receive written feedback from a panel of three renowned orchestra conductors

  • ONE private lesson with CCMF’s faculty*

  • ONE private meeting with conductor for valuable insight into playing as a soloist with an orchestra

  • Access to CCMF Special Topic Seminars

  • Optional live stream performance and recording opportunity.

- Concerto Competition track is open to pre-college students only.

- Deadline to apply is July 15th, 2020.

- Deadline to submit Concerto Competition recording is July 24th, 2020

* Additional private lessons can be added.

ccmf 2020 traditional Track

  • Participants receive THREE private lessons

  • Access to CCMF Special Topic Seminars

  • Optional live stream performance and recording opportunity.

- Open to pre - college and college students.