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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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Play it Forward – Heifetz at Heartstone
FeaturedHeartstone Lodge & Retreat 1366 Stuartsburg Rd #Fr703, Buena Vista, VA, United StatesFour Heifetz 2026 students join faculty pianists Tae Kim and Allison Freeman for an intimate performance previewing the 30th Anniversary Season. Featuring dazzling solo works, captivating sonatas, and the crown jewel of the evening—Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4.
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Stars of Tomorrow I—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 I—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedFrancis Auditorium 227 East Frederick Street, 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 I—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 I—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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Sunday Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts
FeaturedThe Forbes Center at James Madison University 147 Warsaw Ave, Harrisonburg, 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 II—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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Stars of Tomorrow III—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 II—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
Latest News
Heifetz Institute Announces Leadership Transition
After twelve years of visionary leadership, President and CEO Benjamin K. Roe today announced that he will retire on September 30, 2026, concluding his tenure at the close of the Heifetz International Music Institute’s milestone 30th Anniversary season.
Doubling Down on Giving Tuesday—Impact and Inspiration from Heifetz Alumni
The Heifetz experience stays with our alumni for a lifetime—and so do their stories. This Giving Tuesday, we’re revisiting a collection of powerful reflections from Heifetz alumni across the globe, describing in their own words how their Heifetz summer shaped their...
Heifetz 2025 – A Grand Finale on Stage and in Support
Now that the instruments are packed, the lights dimmed, and only the memories remain from Heifetz 2025, we're excited to share the incredible results of our Week Six Challenge. For the first five weeks of the summer, we keep the focus solely on the music—a gift to our...