Experience Chamber Music
Artistic Director
Lucinda Carver Lucinda Carver is a distinguished conductor, pianist, and harpsichordist, recognized for her contributions to both performance and education in classical music. As Artistic Director of the Chamber Music program, she ensures students receive world-class instruction in both solo and ensemble performance. Lucinda’s background in orchestral conducting and her experience with renowned ensembles bring a rich depth to the chamber music experience at Centrum.
Artist Faculty
INTENSIVE
Through a digitally submitable audition process, two ensembles will be invited to a week of rigorous coaching with the world-renowned Pacifica Quartet and Artistic Director Lucinda Carver. The program is open to string quartets, piano plus strings, or wind plus strings ensembles. Each participant is awarded a full scholarship including tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Participants will appear in a public masterclass and a performance. Each ensemble will be given a professionally recorded video of their performance for their own promotional use. Participants will also enjoy a demonstration by Ole Kanestrom, one of Port Townsend’s world-renowned bow makers, and a professional development session with the faculty.
AUDITION
Thank you for your interest in the Centrum Port Townsend 2027 Chamber Music Intensive!
Application deadline is now extended to March 22, 2027.
We request the following application materials:
- Links to videos of two complete movements of contrasting repertoire (YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox preferred).
- A curriculum vitae of your ensemble or CVs of the individual members if your ensemble has recently been formed.
- Contact information for two references who can speak to your qualifications.
Centrum uses the Submittable platform to manage workshop applications. Create a free account to submit your application, or log-in if you already have a Submittable account.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Program Manager Gwen Franz at gfranz@centrum.org, 360-385-3102 x109.
We look forward to learning more about you!
Schedule
Sample Chamber Music Intensive Schedule
Sunday
Participants fly to Seattle, drive to Port Townsend, and check in at Centrum. The orientation dinner that evening will be followed by ensemble rehearsals.
Monday
Ensembles rehearse on their own.
Dinner party with artist faculty, participants, and guests, at Raincoast Farms, Port Townsend, WA.
Tuesday
Rehearsals and coaching with the Pacifica Quartet and Lucinda Carver.
Wednesday
Rehearsals and coaching
Thursday
Rehearsals and coaching
Bow making demonstration by Ole Kanestrom
7:30 pm, PUBLIC MASTERCLASS with faculty and participant ensembles
Friday
Rehearsals and coaching
7:30 pm PUBLIC CONCERT featuring one participant ensemble
Saturday
7:30 pm PUBLIC CONCERT featuring our other participant ensemble
Sunday
2 pm, PUBLIC CONCERT with the Pacifica Quartet and Lucinda Carver
Monday
Depart Centrum
FAQ
Participants stay on the Fort Worden campus at Reunion House, a two-story apartment building, each apartment having five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living space. A full kitchen is in the upper floor apartment.
Meals are served at Fort Worden Commons. The first meal is dinner on Sunday; the last meal is breakfast on Monday.
The two public concerts will each feature one full-length piece prepared by each ensemble.
If you have any other questions about the Chamber Music Series or Intensive, please contact Gwen Franz at 360-385-3102, x109, or gfranz@centrum.org
PERFORMANCES
2026/2027 Chamber Music Series
REBEL Quartet
Sunday, October 11, 2026
2:00pm
Wheeler Theater
ArcoStrum
Sunday, February 7, 2027
2:00pm
Wheeler Theater
Pacifica Quartet
Sunday, May 30, 2027
2:00pm
Wheeler Theater
Past Artist Faculty
