Our Programs

The Carmel Bach Festival is committed to fostering a lifelong connection to music by bringing music education into schools and providing emerging musicians with opportunities to develop their craft. Through programs for young students and advanced performers alike, we help cultivate the next generation of music lovers, artists, and professionals.

Music Education in Schools

A young student learns to hold a violin with help from a teaching artist

PLAY! & SOuL!

PLAY! (Performing and Learning Arts for Youth) and SOuL! (Sing Out Loud) bring professional musicians into schools and afterschool programs to help young people explore music through instrumental instruction, singing, and songwriting. Serving students from elementary through high school, these programs build musical skills, collaboration, and confidence while expanding access to meaningful music education.

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Professional Development for Emerging Artists

Virginia Best Adams Masterclass

The Virginia Best Adams Masterclass brings four emerging singers to Carmel for intensive study and coaching in Baroque vocal repertoire. Designed for developing vocal artists, the program deepens participants’ understanding of historical style, technique, language, and performance, helping them bring greater expression and artistry to their work.

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Baroque & Classical Academy

The Baroque & Classical Academy brings advanced string musicians and quartets to Carmel for intensive study, performance, and mentorship with Carmel Bach Festival musicians. Designed for musicians pursuing or having completed undergraduate or graduate studies in music performance, the program strengthens artistic skills and professional readiness through coaching, masterclasses, rehearsals, and workshops.

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