1-15 June 2013 Season III Apprenticeship: how to apply 2013 Apprentice Brochure View the 2013 Concert Schedule             Click below to support NMF securely via An anonymous donor has offered a gift of $25,000 to support the National Music Festival - IF we can match it with other contributions. If you have been considering making a gift to the Festival, NOW is the time! We're off to a good start, so please help us make this match to help ensure the Festival's success. Gifts of any amount (Dollars, not Lire) will count towards the match, and all contributions are tax-deductible. Give here online, or mail a check to: National Music Festival, 5229 Johnsontown Road Chestertown, MD 21620 Matched to date: ~ ~ ~ ~ $7,500.

Welcome to the official website of the National Music Festival. The Festival's third season, in Chestertown, Maryland, brings together world-class mentors and gifted apprentice musicians on the cusp of their professional careers. The two groups rehearse and perform together at Washington College and throughout the Eastern Shore in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, vocal, choral and chamber opera repertoire. For two weeks each June, these musicians live and work together, presenting over 33 concerts, 38 events and over 200 free open rehearsals for music lovers from all over the world.

Ticket prices cover only 26% of the National Music Festival performance and outreach expenses. The 
remaining 74% must come from corporate and individual contributions. The National Music Festival's 
Apprentice Scholarship Fund supports the operating expenses of the Festival, enhancing its capacity  
for continued community outreach and artistic excellence. Contributor membership levels begin at $50 
and entitle donors to recognition, benefits and  involvement opportunities. For more information on how 
to support the National Music Festival, please visit this web site's Support NMF page, or contact 
Caitlin Patton at 410.778.2064.