South Shore Conservatory Presents

Duxbury Music Festival

June 25 – July 2, 2027

A summer celebration of extraordinary music, bringing internationally acclaimed artists and exceptional musicians together in Duxbury.

Led by Artistic Director Stephen Deitz

ABOUT DUXBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL

A Summer Tradition

What began with a vision from world-renowned pianist Oxana Yablonskaya has grown into a beloved Duxbury summer tradition. Twenty years ago, inspired by the town's charm and its potential as a home for music, Yablonskaya brought her students to Duxbury and helped lay the foundation for the festival we know today.

Built through the dedication of Duxbury native Barbara Clifford and guided by Artistic Director Stephen Deitz, DMF continues to bring together internationally acclaimed classical and jazz artists, exceptional students, and the community. Today, that legacy lives on in a reimagined summer festival filled with remarkable performances, fresh discoveries, and music shared right here in our backyard.

MAKE THE MOST OF DMF

Experience DMF as a VIP

Enjoy all Duxbury Music Festival concerts with preferred seating and VIP receptions.

Get your pass early and save with special Early Bird pricing!

THE DMF STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Learn. Perform. Discover.

South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival (DMF) offers high school through post-graduate musicians an immersive summer experience designed to challenge, inspire, and advance their artistry. Students studying piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, voice, and percussion work alongside a world-renowned faculty of guest artists through private lessons, masterclasses, chamber ensembles, and collaborative performances.

Throughout the festival, students perform alongside peers and faculty, participate in competitions, and attend professional concerts presented nightly as part of tuition. With distinguished classical and jazz faculty, DMF encourages artistic exploration and collaboration across musical styles. In this dynamic, supportive environment, students develop technical mastery, discover their artistic voice, and build the musical insight and confidence to take their next steps.

DUXBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027

Audition & Placement Information

Explore audition requirements, preparation guidelines, and video submission details for musicians.

Thank You to Our Generous DMF Sponsors

Your support makes the music possible.

A LOOK BACK

Duxbury Music Festival Through the Years

Revisit moments, performances, and the musicians who have helped shape the Duxbury Music Festival tradition.