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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 season returns with the best of chamber music. Join us June 28 to August 25.

NOW ON SALE 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 2024 SEASON & ORDER TICKETS!

Donate to Kneisel

Your donation supports our musicians and the music they make.

Music does not know race or color.
Music does not know political party membership.
Music knows religion only to create sacred spaces.
Music heals the spirit.

In this troubled time, our national spirit needs healing.
Our national values demand justice.

“Justice, justice thou shalt pursue.” — Deuteronomy 16:20

Black Lives Matter.

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.