2026

St Lawrence Chamber Music Seminar

June 19-28

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Here you will find ALL things Seminar related.

This page will populate as 2026 details become available -check back frequently.

In the meantime…..

…check out our 2026 Faculty?! Wowsa!

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Questions? Write to  StLawrenceSeminar@gmail.com

PARKING ON CAMPUS
Link to purchase: https://stanford.aimsparking.com/
Daily Parking Permit ($6): Instructions here
Monthly Parking Permit ($47): Instructions here

Seminar Headquarters: Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford CA 94305

2026 Seminar schedule

is coming…

Till then, peruse this SAMPLE Grand Schedule (2026 coming)

Also in long form below.

** Any discrepancies? The GRAND version always rules. **

2026 Roster (coming)

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The following documents will be posted here for easy reference and also embedded below.  

***Subject to Change!*** 

Personalized Schedules for Faculty (coming)

Coaching Schedule (coming)

Masterclass Lineup (coming)

Crooners Music Here! (coming)

Join our Whatsapp Group (admin must admit each member) (coming)

Shared Drive for Scores/Music for EPIC Reading Party (coming)

Dress Rehearsal Schedule for Marathon (coming)

Spot any gremlins/typos/errors/ conflicts? Please let us know!

Contacts for the team: 

Ludo Punzi, Seminar Program Manager | 206.899.8567

Fred Spitz, Seminar Production Manager | 415.926.0140 

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Schedule by DAY  in long form follows…

Very Much Subject to Change!

Friday, June 19

4:45-7:50pm Check-In for On Campus Housing

Meet Ludo (cell number 206.899.8567) on the patio outside of Campbell Recital Hall / Braun Music Center (541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 | the rear of the building closest to the parking lot). Ludo will check you in and then provide directions to your dorm (Munger or Undergrad). 

If you arrive before 5pm, you are welcome to make your way to Braun Music Center (541 Lasuen Mall) and the Seminar headquarters (Room 205) to refuel, relax or just store your luggage until 5pm, when The Housing Office is open for check-in.   Map of Braun here 

Saturday, June 20

9am Coffee Bar available in Campbell Courtyard

Registration Schedule — Please come to Braun Rehearsal Hall (room 110) at your appointed time. (map here) You will receive the key to your studio at this time and sign a harmless waiver. All group members need to register.

9am to 11:30am Registration in lobby outside Campbell Recital Hall

9am-11:30 Studios available for Rehearsal (no coaching)

Lunch on your own.

1pm sharp! Welcome Meeting in Braun Rehearsal Hall

2pm - 5pm   Rehearsal period (No coaching)

5pm Chamber orchestra reading Braun Rehearsal Hall ALL PARTICIPANTS & Faculty

6pm Dinner provided for all in Campbell Courtyard

7pm Rehearsal Period

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Sunday, June 21

9am Continental Breakfast in Campbell Courtyard

9:45am-10:45am Rehearsal Period & Faculty rehearsals

11am Lecture/Presentation

12pm  Light lunch provided in Campbell Courtyard

1:00-2:30pm Rehearsal Period

2:30pm-4pm  Spotlight at Campbell Recital Hall

4pm onwards   Rehearsal Period & Faculty rehearsals

6pm Faculty to off campus event

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Monday, June 22

8am-8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

8:30am-9am Crooners in the Campbell Courtyard

9:15am-11:30am DAY ONE coaching sessions and rehearsals  

Faculty Dress Rehearsal Golf Cart Schedule

12pm Midday Music Program I at Bing Concert Hall  (NO TICKETS NEEDED.  ALLOW TIME TO WALK)

1:15pm Lunch for Faculty and Guests at Bing Artists Garden

Participants Lunch on your own

2pm - 4:15pm DAY ONE coaching sessions and rehearsals  

4:30pm  Masterclasses 1A & 1B

Faculty rehearsals

Dinner on your own

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Tuesday, June 23

Faculty rehearsals

8am-8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

8:30am-9am Crooners in Campbell Courtyard
DOWNLOAD PARTS HERE

9:15am-11:30am DAY TWO coaching sessions and rehearsals  

12:00-1:00pm Panel | Lunch provided Campbell Courtyard

1:15pm - 3:30pm DAY TWO coaching sessions and rehearsals  

4-5:30pm Special Presentation at Campbell Recital Hall

Faculty rehearsals

Dinner on your own

6:30pm Faculty Dinner

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Wednesday, June 24

8am-8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

8:30am-9am Crooners in Campbell Courtyard
DOWNLOAD PARTS HERE

9:15am-11:30am DAY ONE  coaching sessions and rehearsals  

Faculty dress rehearsal golf cart schedule here

12pm Midday Music Program II at Bing Concert Hall (NO TICKETS NEEDED.  ALLOW TIME TO WALK)

1:15pm Lunch for Faculty and Guests at Bing Artists Garden
Participants Lunch on your own

2pm - 4:15pm DAY ONE  coaching sessions and rehearsals  

4:30pm  Masterclasses 2A, 2B , 2C

Faculty rehearsals

Dinner on your own

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Thursday, June 25

Faculty rehearsals

8am-8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

8:30am-9am Crooners in Campbell Courtyard
DOWNLOAD PARTS HERE

9:15am-11:30am DAY TWO coaching sessions and dress rehearsals for marathon

11:30am - 12pm  Get your lunch starting at this time in Campbell Courtyard

12pm  Musical Rounds w Melanie Ambler in Campbell Recital Hall

1:15pm - 3:30pm DAY TWO  coaching sessions and dress rehearsals for marathon

4-5:30pm Masterclasses 3A, 3B, 3C

Dinner on your own

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Friday, June 26

Faculty rehearsals

ALL DAY Dress rehearsals in Campbell Recital Hall. Schedule here (subject to change)

8am-8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

8:30am-9am Crooners in Campbell Courtyard
DOWNLOAD PARTS HERE

9:15am-11:30am DAY ONE  coaching sessions and dress rehearsals for marathon

Faculty dress rehearsal

12pm Midday Music Program III at Bing Concert Hall  (NO TICKETS NEEDED.  ALLOW TIME TO WALK)

1:15pm Lunch for Faculty and Guests at Bing Artists Garden

2pm - 4:15pm DAY ONE  coaching sessions and dress rehearsals for marathon  

5:30pm Epic sight-reading party. More details to come.
Hosted by Persis Drell and James Welch at their amazing home just a half mile from Braun….  this is a celebration not to be missed. Fire up your iPads. Bring your instrument, a music stand,  and a stand light if you need one.   

Saturday, June 27

ALL DAY Dress Rehearsals in Campbell Recital Hall.  Schedule here (subject to change)

8am-8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

8:30am-9am Crooners in Campbell Courtyard
DOWNLOAD PARTS HERE

9:15am-11:30am DAY TWO coaching sessions and dress rehearsals for marathon

Lunch on your own

1:15pm - 3:30pm DAY TWO  coaching sessions and rehearsals

2:00pm Azure Family Concert, Campbell Recital Hall

5pm International Showcase, Bing Concert Hall.

7pm Pizza Delivery to Braun Lounge (Seminar Headquarters). Dig in!

Sunday, June 28

8am - 10am Check-out for scholarship housing. Take your instruments and luggage to your rehearsal studio

8:30am Coffee Bar in Campbell Courtyard

11am Check-out for Munger Housing  554 Salvatierra Walk, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall, Stanford, CA. If no one is at the front desk, call 650-723-3225.  Do not leave your key in your room. Take your instruments and luggage to your rehearsal studio

10:30am **Shutter Falls** on Group Photo    All participants/faculty/staff.  Do Not Be Late. Meeting point: in front of Braun on the post office side.

10:45am Refreshments available in Campbell Courtyard

11am Finale Concert at Campbell Recital Hall (all groups perform one movement) Program is available here.

READ:  THIS IS HOW THE SHOW RUNS

Leave instruments in Braun Rehearsal Hall before start time. Groups 1 and 2 stay in BRH. Everyone else, seated in Campbell Recital Hall.

• While Group 1 is ON STAGE...

• Group 2 is tuning in BRAUN REHEARSAL HALL and...

• Group 3 is preparing instruments, quietly waiting in Braun Rehearsal

• THEN when Group 2 goes on stage, Group 3 moves into BRH, and Group 4 s.

• Etc, Etc. Come out of the recital hall TWO GROUPS before you play.

4-5pm Estimated End of Finale Concert.

Seminar check-out throughout the day

• Studio Clean-up: Follow instructions posted on your door.

• Return library music to the lounge.

• Return your studio key to Ludo or Fred at the ticket desk for return deposit.

5pm(estimated) -  WRAP PARTY at the home of Jim and Carie Zehnder .  Bring your instruments if you have more sight reading in you or just come by to enjoy a cold one with seminar friends new and old.  If you have an evening flight, bring your luggage and catch an uber to the airport from the party.

6pm STAFF LEAVES. Building empty. Thank you and So Long!

FOOD

SERVICES

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

·                Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation sells daily Guest Athletic Facility Passes to conferees ages 18 and over who want to use the campus recreational facilities. 

·                Conference attendees may purchase guest passes for their own use during the official dates of the conference upon presentation of a photo ID and their conference ID card. Obtain your conference ID card from your Housing Service Center. 

·                Passes are $18 each and valid for the entire day.  They can be purchased at Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation (ACSR at 341 Galvez Street) or Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center (AOERC at 285 Santa Teresa Street) during normal business hours. Visit rec.stanford.edu/belong/membership for facility hours and locations.

Swimming Pools

·                Avery Recreation Pool are open to conference guests and their immediate families.

• The Avery Recreation Pool, located at the AOERC facility, is open to conference guests and their immediate families with the purchase of a guest pass.

·                Guests aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult and can only swim during family swim hours. Review the pool rules and other information by visiting the Recreation & Wellness website.

Tennis

·                The West Campus Courts  are available on a first come, first served basis if they do not conflict with scheduled activities (P.E. classes, tennis camps, special events, or a current reservation with a printed confirmation). Visit Recreation & Wellness Racquet Sports for information about reservations, including creating a free account.

• Due to renovation closures of the Taube South Courts, The West Campus Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis if they do not conflict with scheduled activities (Athletics practices, P.E. classes, tennis camps, special events, or a current reservation). Visit Recreation & Wellness Racquet Sports for information about reservations, including creating a free account.

·                Tennis racquets and balls are not provided, and tennis shoes are required on the courts at all times. 

·                Summer conferees must purchase a Guest Athletic Facility Pass to use the courts.

• Since the West Campus Courts are open to the community and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, summer conferees are not required to purchase a guest pass to utilize the courts. However, to confirm court availability or make a reservation, please visit Recreation & Wellness Racquet Sports.

Golf

·                The Stanford Driving Range is open to the public 7 days a week. The range features 50 well-spaced driving stations, five target greens, and lights for night play. Visit stanfordgolfcourse.com/golf/learning-center.

·                There is a small pro shop with gloves, balls, bags, shirts, wedges, and golf apparel for sale onsite.  Visit stanfordgolfcourse.com.

Maps

REPERTOIRE

tuition

Tuition for the St Lawrence Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford is $1,950 per person. 
(Note: Application fees are separate from tuition payments and cover only the costs of processing applications).

STUDENTS
Scholarship support is available for those who qualify. We strive to provide full tuition scholarships for early-career professionals or students registered in full time programs. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, you must include a statement with your application indicating your need and circumstances. Acceptance letters will include decisions about scholarship assistance. Any remaining tuition fees are due April 1st, 2026.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS
The tuition is $1,950 per participant. Full tuition is due April 1, 2026. If a participant is unable to attend and if notice is given no later than June 1, 2026, a refund of 75% tuition may be requested and will be considered on a case by case basis.

HOUSING

Housing is available beginning Friday, June 19 at 5:00 pm through Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 am. You may choose to room with your ensemble members or to be assigned a roommate(s). Seminar activities will begin on Saturday, June 20.

STUDENTS
A certain amount of on-campus housing is available during the seminar. Scholarships often include assistance with housing. All scholarship-assisted housing is in shared rooms in an undergraduate dorm; individual rooms are not available. Students staying on campus are expected to arrive Friday, June 19. 

COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Community members can request on-campus housing subject to availability by Stanford Conference Services. Single rooms in the undergraduate dorm may be available. Limited apartment-style graduate student housing is also available, and will be offered first to returning participants. 

Housing at Munger: Munger graduate apartment-style graduate student housing for one person. The Munger Housing fee is $1950.
NOTE: If you are interested in On Campus housing, please be in touch immediately and we will add your name to the list of reservation requests. We encourage you to explore other housing options near campus as room availability is limited!

Housing Check-in: Friday, June 19 from 5:00pm
Housing Check-out: Sunday, June 28 by 10:00am
Housing Fees are due with tuition on April 1, 2026.

FOOD SERVICES
During the seminar, food services are available at a variety of on-campus locations, or at restaurants in nearby Palo Alto. Throughout the Seminar, there will be several group meals provided, but attendees are responsible for most of their own meals.

Questions? Write to  stlawrenceseminar@gmail.com
Seminar Headquarters: Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford CA 94305

Photo Credit Eric Cheng 2022