Summertrios

06/07/2026

And we’re off! We just welcomed our participants and faculty for the ProAm and Chamber Music Essentials Workshops.

We started the week with Piano Night, an opportunity for participants to have a masterclass with two of our faculty pianists, Nathaniel LaNasa and Brianna Tang!

05/05/2026

Save the dates for our Summertrios faculty concerts this June!

These four free public events will feature stellar chamber music performances by our world-class Summertrios artist faculty.

All events take place at the Barshinger Center for Musical Arts at Franklin & Marshall College (Lancaster, PA).

04/16/2026

Throwback from a 2007 magazine feature!

Registration for our workshops this summer has officially closed – but contact us ASAP if you haven’t signed up and we may still be able to place you.

To everyone who has already registered, we can’t wait to see you this summer in Lancaster!

04/03/2026

Meet 𝐉𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐳, leader of our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 workshop (June 6–13). Registration remains open thru 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓!

Today we launch a series of F̲r̲i̲d̲a̲y̲ F̲e̲a̲t̲u̲r̲e̲s̲ – check back weekly to learn more about the fantastic folks who make our Summertrios community so special.

For her spotlight, Jill reflects on some cherished memories from over the years:

“I’ve made lifelong friends at 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓼. The most rewarding part is always seeing my students improve each session – I love watching the pieces take shape throughout the week, and it’s a special thrill to see everyone grow in community as well as musically.

Piano night is always a highlight, too: Jan [Deats]’s style of teaching is so kind and yet so spot on – I always learn something from her. And [Summertrios co-founder] Lily [Friedman]'s joyous spirit and dedication is ever present. One of my funniest memories is her description of getting a running start to scale the way-too-high mattress that the college provided!

I also love exploring new and interesting pieces at an intermediate level for my students. Recently I've encountered some truly lovely works (a Florence Price string quartet for example) that are technically within the right range, and I keep looking for more!”

𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝐽𝑖𝑙𝑙'𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑:
Dynamic educator and violinist Jill Schultz holds a Bachelor’s degree from City College, a Masters of Music degree from Stony Brook University and an EdD from Teachers College of Columbia University. She has performed with the Goldovsky and Lake George Opera Companies, the New Jersey Symphony, the Stamford Symphony, and the NYC Ballet. She has taught at the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College, and the Lucy Moses School, and has served as an educational consultant to the Lincoln Center Institute and the Little Orchestra Society. She is currently teaching in the Scarsdale (NY) school district, which, in 2009, was named the Best Community for Music Education by NAMM. Dr. Schultz has just received an award from Live at Lincoln Center for "Outstanding Student Performances" as demonstrated by her student orchestra.

03/27/2026

😊 Some kind words from a 2025 participant! Find out for yourself what makes Summertrios so special: join our fun and supportive community for a chamber music workshop this June

✅ Register for ProAm, Intensive, and Chamber Music Essentials by April 15 (while space remains!)

❣️ Full scholarships & internships available for outstanding young adult musicians
https://summertrios.org/scholarships
https://summertrios.org/internships

03/20/2026

🤝 Full scholarship & paid internship opportunities available – apply by April 15 🥳

Seeking enthusiastic and dedicated young adult instrumentalists to join our June chamber music workshops held at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA!

- Scholarship recipients enjoy coaching and mentorship from world-class faculty, with culminating performance opportunities.

- Interns gain hands-on performance and arts administration experience in a dynamic chamber music program, working alongside faculty and adult non-professional participants.

Currently accepting scholarship and internship applications for: violin, viola, woodwinds, and French horn.

https://www.summertrios.org/scholarships
https://www.summertrios.org/internships

03/15/2026

Join us for a chamber music workshop this June! Welcoming adult instrumentalists of all abilities to make music together in a supportive, collegial community led by world-class coaches and Artistic Director Leslie Tomkins.

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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐀𝐦 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔–𝟏𝟑
Register by April 15
Open to 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
Play chamber music side-by-side with our world-class faculty! Choose two works to rehearse and perform with the gifted and caring Summertrios coaches.
New option in 2026: introducing ProAm Flex! Bring a friend (or several) to Summertrios as part of a partially-preformed group and make music together with our faculty artists at a reduced fee.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔–𝟏𝟑
Register by April 15
Open to all 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠!
Designed and led by Jill Schultz, Ed.D., for string musicians new to chamber music or who want to improve their ensemble techniques in a fun, upbeat, and non-judgmental community. Expand your musical toolkit, learn practical tips, and make new friends!

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟒–𝟐𝟏
Register by March 22, 2026
Open to 𝑝𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑜, 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑛
Take your skills to the next level through in-depth coaching and rehearsal with our faculty artists. Prepare two pieces in a supportive, collegial atmosphere, with additional performance lab sessions and daily sight-reading opportunities. Option to attend with a pre-formed group!

03/05/2026

Let’s give a warm Summertrios welcome to Leo Sussman, our new Managing Director!

Leo grew up playing chamber music in living rooms and gigging with a salsa band in San Francisco. Now based in Ithaca, NY, he delights in producing imaginative, community-based arts and education initiatives that foster conversation and connection.

Leo brings a wealth of experience from his background as an administrator, educator, and flutist. He has worked with organizations including the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival, Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, and DePauw University, and completed a two-year chamber music and teaching artistry fellowship with Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect.

A quick note from Leo: “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Summertrios, an organization that shares my passion for building community through chamber music and creating meaningful artistic opportunities for musicians of all abilities. I can’t wait to meet you at the workshops this June, and feel free to reach out to say hello before then!”

02/21/2026

Summertrios is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated college-level musicians to serve as interns for our June workshops, held at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic chamber music program, while working alongside world-class faculty and adult non-professional participants.
Currently accepting applications for: violin, viola, woodwinds, and French horn.
Application and more information can be found at https://www.summertrios.org

02/10/2026