As part of our mission to connect artists with the community, Music in the Vineyards provides a variety of engagement and educational opportunities to different communities here in the Napa Valley.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes experience as festival musicians rehearse and prepare for upcoming concerts. Held on select afternoons at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Helena, enjoy listening to and engaging directly with the artists. The musicians look forward to sharing their work with you!
Free Student Masterclass
Our annual masterclass is an opportunity for Napa’s student musicians to receive artistic and technical guidance from Music in the Vineyards’ Artistic Directors and Festival musicians. Experience how professional artists mentor and support the next generation, sharing their craft and passion for chamber music. Supporting students from the Napa Valley Youth Symphony, the Paulin Center for the Arts, and other local music programs, this masterclass is free for both participants and audience members. Interested teachers and students should contact info@musicinthevineyards.org to learn more.
Beginning in August 2025, our Fellowship String Quartet will offer free performances throughout downtown Napa at venues such as Napa Bookmine, First Street Napa, Barnhouse, the Napa Public Library, and Folklore. See here for dates and times – don’t miss out on the fun!
Each year, our Fellowship String Quartet presents interactive performances for adult day health programs, retirement and assisted living communities, and young children at Boys & Girls’ Clubs throughout the Napa Valley. Bringing music beyond the concert hall is a vital part of our mission—fostering connection, joy, and
inspiration for audiences and performers alike.
Music Illuminated
MITV’s signature series, developed by Artistic Director and former Minnesota Public Radio host, Michael Adams. These engaging talks are designed to educate and delight everyone – from seasoned connoisseurs to musical novices. One of this summer’s Music Illuminated events will take place at CIA at Copia, featuring violinist Aaron Boyd as host for an exploration on the history of the string quartet. Come for the talk and stay for lunch! Purchase ticktets here.
Concert at Congregation Beth Shalom – Pavone String Quartet
In August 2025, MITV will return to CBS with a concert by the Pavone String Quartet, this summer’s Fellowship String Quartet. MITV’s Fellowship String Quartet is selected each year by audition and includes musicians from the nation’s top conservatories. While the Pavone Quartet will be performing in concerts at wineries throughout August, this will be their own recital at a family-friendly ticket price. Make sure to catch these rising stars while they are here in Napa! Purchase tickets here.
Ensemble Coaching
Ensemble Coaching is for chamber ensembles who will be coached by different Music in the Vineyards festival musicians each week. We welcome applications from intermediate to experienced players seeking to refine their ensemble techniques with the help of an internationally renowned MITV musician. Interested ensembles should contact info@musicinthevineyards.org to learn more.
Dates:
Thursday, July 31, 2025
12:30 pm – 1:30pm
Grace Episcopal Church
1314 Spring St, St Helena, CA 94574
Thursday, August 7, 2025
12:30 pm – 1:30pm
Grace Episcopal Church
1314 Spring St, St Helena, CA 94574
Thursday, August 14, 2025
12:30 pm- 1:30pm
Grace Episcopal Church
1314 Spring St, St Helena, CA 94574
Thursday, August 21, 2025
12:30 pm
Grace Episcopal Church
1314 Spring St, St Helena, CA 94574
Physical Address:
1020 Clinton Street
Suite 201
Napa, CA 94559
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6297
Napa, CA 94581
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