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Heifetz 2026 Faculty
Discover the extraordinary string and piano faculty who will guide our students through lessons, coachings, and chamber music collaborations during the Heifetz 2026 season. Explore their studios and meet the artists inspiring the next generation.
2026 Summer Program
Learn about our transformative six-week summer experience where exceptional young musicians develop their artistry, communication, and performance skills. Explore program details, audition requirements, and application information.
Festival of Concerts
The Heifetz Festival of Concerts returns for its 30th Anniversary Season in Summer 2026 from June 25—August 1! 50+ concerts of vital, compelling music-making in the unique Heifetz style feauturing renowned faculty, special guests, and world class students.
Upcoming Events
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Sunday Matinee II—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFirst Presbyterian Church 100 E Frederick St, Staunton, VA, United StatesOur Sunday series features Heifetz students, faculty, alumni, and special guests in invariably memorable performances tailored for summer afternoons.
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Stars of Tomorrow V—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFirst Presbyterian Church 100 E Frederick St, 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.
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Stars of Tomorrow VI—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis 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.
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Junior Division Showcase V—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesCome be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage!
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Stars of Tomorrow VII—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis 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.
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Chamber Music Matinee II—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedAmerican Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse 10 S Market St, Staunton, VA, United StatesEnjoy thrilling solo and chamber music performances at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in historic downtown Staunton - for free!
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Celebrity Series III—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesOur Friday night concerts are a showcase for dazzling performances by the world-renowned Heifetz faculty, preceded as always by the complimentary Heifetz Happy Hour, featuring regional wines, craft beers, and light refreshments.
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Junior Division Showcase VI—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesCome be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage!
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Junior Division Showcase VII—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, Staunton, VA, United StatesCome be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage!
Rubato: Live Streams from the Heifetz Virtual Concert Hall
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#OnThisDay: July 7, 2017
Welcome to Heifetz 2026! This summer, as we celebrate three decades of transformative education, extraordinary artistry, and the community that has made Heifetz possible, each day we'll be sharing audio, video, images, and programs from across the decades of the...
#OnThisDay: July 6, 2016
On This Day, July 6, 2016: Chad Hoopes performs two of the most well known works by Fritz Kreisler, and shares his thoughts on the character of the music by the master violinist and composer.
#OnThisDay: July 5, 2022
On This Day, July 5, 2022: 14-year old cellist Nicholas Wong makes his Heifetz debut playing the 24th Caprice by Paganini….on the cello!
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