Join us for a weekend of glorious music on Star Island.
If listening to Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, or Gershwin (and the occasional seagull or splash of a wave) in a relaxed island setting — and a few days without traffic, TV, or cooking meals — sounds good… If conversations about music, lectures on local history, walks along the ocean’s edge, and quiet reading time in a porch rocker overlooking the sea call to you… then Chamber Music on Star is for you!
Register Today!
https://starisland.thankyou4caring.org/pages/star-music-conference
Led by Music Director Paul Rosenbloom, Chamber Music on Star is a thoughtfully curated weekend of music performed in unique island venues: an ancient candlelit chapel atop a hill, the historic 19th-century Oceanic Hotel lobby, and the charming “Pink Parlor” drawing room with spectacular ocean views. Our professional musicians return year after year, drawn by the island’s distinctive atmosphere, rich history, and singular beauty — and its very appreciative audience! The musicians do not just perform, they connect with us, sharing stories about their music and lives over meals and informal conversations on the porch.
New this year, Star Flutes!
We are thrilled to introduce Star Flutes, a retreat and workshop for flutists to explore music for flute choir, under the direction of Stanford University’s Karen Van Dyke. The Star Flutes choir will present a special concert during the chamber music weekend.
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are joining us for the first time, we welcome you to beautiful Star Island for a weekend of unforgettable music and much more!
If you have questions, please contact our Registrar at registrar.cmos@gmail.com.
Chamber Music on Star 2025
Star Island, Isles of Shoals, NH
Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th
* with an optional stay through the 8th.
2025 Conference Chairs, Bill Ossmann, Janis Bestul Ossmann, and Michele Carreiro
Chairs Emeritus, Jill Brody, Irene Bush, and John Bush
Registrar, Janis Bestul Ossmann