Launched in 2010, the Youth Chamber Music Program creates a special, welcoming, and affirming experience for young musicians as part of the Banff International String Quartet Competition.
This year, we welcomed:
- Bow River Quartet from the Amici String Program in Calgary, Alberta
- Peak Quintet from the Vancouver Academy of Music
- The Taylor Quintet from The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
Under the leadership of Artistic Advisor Ronelle Schaufele, these promising young musicians attended BISQC lectures and concerts, received coaching from some of the leading musicians of our time, and performed in select community events as part of BISQC’s outreach initiatives.
These young musicians also performed around Banff Centre campus throughout BISQC week. We hope audiences enjoyed the opportunity to hear them and join in supporting them on this exciting artistic journey.
The 2025 Youth Chamber Music Program is generously supported by the Eagles Nest BISQC Young Artists Endowment and Susan Larson.
2025 Youth Chamber Ensembles
