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Our mission is to enable musicians to convey the emotion of music, explore their creative potential, and express their individuality.
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The 2025 Summer Program
The Summer Program is an immersive, intensive, and transformative musical experience, built upon the Institute’s innovation in high-level musical instruction, Performance and Communication Training, and multimedia production.
2025 Festival of Concerts
The Heifetz Festival of Concerts returns for its 29th Anniversary Season in Summer 2025 from June 26—August 2 in venues across Staunton, VA and the Shenandoah Valley! Season passes, series passes, and individual tickets on sale.
Heifetz On Air
Hosted weekly by President & CEO Ben Roe, Heifetz On Air presents captivating performances by Heifetz International Music Institute students, alums, and faculty—recorded on stage in Staunton and in WTJU’s Charlottesville studios.
Upcoming Events
Stars of Tomorrow VII—2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesA compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers.
Chamber Music Matinee III—2025 Festival of Concerts
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse 10 S Market St, Staunton, VA, United StatesOur free Friday afternoon matinees are back at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse with thrilling solo and chamber music performances in this iconic venue in historic downtown Staunton.
Celebrity Series III—2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesOur Friday night concerts featuring the star-studded Heifetz Institute faculty. The complimentary pre-concert “Heifetz Happy Hour”—offering the finest regional wine, beer, and other light refreshments—moves indoors in 2025 to the air-conditioned comfort of Pearce Science Center.
Junior Division Showcase VI—2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesThe Institute’s youngest performers, aged 7–14, now dazzle on the Heifetz main stage of Francis Auditorium.
Junior Division Showcase VII—2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesThe Institute’s youngest performers, aged 7–14, now dazzle on the Heifetz main stage of Francis Auditorium.
Pianopalooza – Heifetz 2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesThe one night a summer that we reserve for our outstanding faculty pianists to display their keyboard wizardry in an evening of multi-handed piano pyrotechnics.
Sunday Matinee III—2025 Festival of Concerts
The Forbes Center at James Madison University 147 Warsaw Ave, Harrisonburg, VA, United StatesOur popular Sunday series comes to JMU's renowned Forbes Center for the first time! Featuring Heifetz students, faculty, alumni, and special guests , with pride of place given to the members of our Heifetz Chamber Music Seminar in full performances of chamber music masterworks.
Stars of Tomorrow VIII—2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesA compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers.
Stars of Tomorrow IX—2025 Festival of Concerts
Francis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesA compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers.
Rubato: Live Streams from the Heifetz Virtual Concert Hall
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From Around the World to Staunton: #Heifetz2025
Meet the full 2025 Student Roster—and get your first glimpse of the next Heifetz performer who just might take your breath away.
NEA Support Won’t Be There This Year—Will You?
The Show Must Go On! NEA Support Won’t Be There This Year—Will You?
Announcing the Heifetz 2025 Festival of Concerts
Join us this summer for the 2025 Festival of Concerts: June 26 – August 2. Tickets and passes on sale now!