BISQC Youth Chamber Music Program

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 welcome:

• 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 will attend BISQC lectures and concerts, receive coaching from some of the leading musicians of our time, and will be heard in select performances in the community as part of BISQC’s outreach initiatives.

Further, these young musicians will perform around Banff Centre campus throughout BISQC week. We hope you will enjoy 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.

Youth Chamber Music Program Performances

Monday, August 25 | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Esterházy Castle at Maclab Bistro in Kinnear Centre

Tuesday, August 26 | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Esterházy Castle at Maclab Bistro in Kinnear Centre

Tuesday, August 26 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Mount Stephen Hall at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 405 Spray Avenue in Banff

Thursday, August 28 | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Esterházy Castle at Maclab Bistro in Kinnear Centre

Friday, August 29 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
St. George-in-the-Pines Anglican Church, 100 Beaver Street in Banff