Our History

In addition to being its namesake, Franz Kneisel’s passion for chamber music is the heart and soul of Kneisel Hall.

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School

Kneisel Hall offers two distinct programs for music students and young professional artists.

Explore our programs:

Program for Maine Students

Young Artist Chamber Music Program

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival

The 2025 season offers another summer with the best of chamber music. Join us from June 27 to August 24.

Festival Tickets & Subscriptions

We look forward to sharing a full slate of Friday and Sunday concerts, Open Rehearsals, Master Classes, the ever-popular Young Artist Concert series, and more!

EXPLORE THE 2025 SEASON

Ticket Sales

Thursday, April 3: Pre-season sales begin for past subscribers.
Friday, April 11: Public sales begin for new subscribers.
Tuesday, April 15: Public sales begin for individual performances and Pick 9 passes.

Donate to Kneisel

Your donation supports our musicians and the music they make.

KNEISEL HALL
Chamber Music School and Festival

Explore the 2025 Season

Remembering Joel Krosnick

New for 2025!

Pre-order Kneisel Hall Merch!

Click here to place your order by Tuesday, May 20.

Class of 2024 Students, Faculty, and Staff: During checkout, select Local Pickup for on-campus collection in June.

All other customers: Select Priority Shipping at checkout. Orders will ship mid-June.

Thanks to our relationship with Maine Camp Outfitters, a portion of the proceeds from this sale benefit Kneisel Hall.

eat, sleep, chamber music

Enjoy the trailer of this exciting short film produced this summer.

Click here to watch the full piece.

Total run time: 9:35.

With roots back to 1902, Kneisel Hall has been called
“the cradle of chamber music teaching in America.”

In keeping with this heritage, we take it as our mission to foster the art of chamber music through teaching and performance in an intimate environment steeped in tradition and artistic excellence. Thus, we exist to enrich the artistic skills of our students and the cultural life of our surrounding community and to represent the highest ideals of ensemble performance.

Support Kneisel Hall's mission when you donate.

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Office: 36 Main Street

Campus: 137 Pleasant Street

Mailing: P.O.Box 648 Blue Hill, ME 04614

Phone: 207-374-2811

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