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Every June, classical music superstars from around the globe gather for the Sarasota Music Festival. The Festival is a whirlwind of beauty and inspiration. It charges our community’s atmosphere with the passion and devotion of the rising stars who come here to be part of something extraordinary. Every performance features brilliant, pre-professional classical musicians sitting side-by-side with some of the world’s most acclaimed faculty artists. Be Part of It!
June 1 - June 13, 2026
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June 1 – 13, 2026
World-Class Mentorship in Music
Perform side-by-side with world-renowned faculty in orchestral and chamber settings, gaining firsthand insight into the artistry and professionalism of leading performers. Whether rehearsing, performing, or simply conversing over a meal, you’ll have countless opportunities to connect with faculty mentors and peers who will shape your musical path for years to come.
Each fellow at the Sarasota Music Festival is guaranteed at least one individual lesson with a distinguished Festival faculty artist of their instrument. These one-on-one sessions offer focused, personalized guidance and the chance to work closely with master performers and teachers. SMF lessons provide space for thoughtful musical exploration, practical feedback, and meaningful artistic development that supports fellows throughout the Festival and beyond.
Set against the backdrop of Sarasota’s vibrant arts community and beautiful Gulf Coast, the Festival also offers the opportunity to engage in workshops and seminars that prioritize career development and equip fellows with practical tools to navigate today’s evolving professional landscape.
Studio Sessions
Sarasota Music Festival Studio Sessions provide direct access to the passion and expertise of the Festival’s renowned faculty artists. These programs go beyond standard coaching in formats chosen by the faculty themselves—from intensive masterclasses to specialized lectures and conversational discussion groups—to focus on areas the faculty artists love to teach the most. It is a vital opportunity to absorb performance wisdom, new techniques, and insightful perspectives from the very best in your field.
Table Talk
Table Talk at the Sarasota Music Festival opens up an informal space for fellows and faculty to connect, get real, and become fully equipped for successful and resilient careers. Curious about ways to master essentials such as time management, audition preparation, or mental health? Eager to learn more about building a portfolio career, the changing landscape of the industry, or bargaining and negotiation skills? This is a dynamic, unscripted forum to gain practical knowledge and strategic advice that reaches far beyond your instrument.
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Where Sarasota Inspires Growth Beyond the Stage
Outside the concert hall, Sarasota Music Festival offers specialized experiences in community engagement training, empowering fellows to share their artistry in meaningful ways. Fellows will not only have the opportunity to perform throughout the Sarasota community, but will also learn directly from faculty artists how to present a successful community performance, an essential skill for today’s well-rounded musician
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