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The Chamber Music Institute is an intensive five-day small ensemble experience for advanced high school players (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and voice). Groups will be coached, and some may be joined, by professional musicians and educators.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 19, 2026. Notification of acceptances will be sent in March.

Qualifications

Students completing grades 9-12 by June 1, 2026, including graduating seniors

Audition Requirements

• 2 scales of your choice
• 2-3 minute solo or etude
• Required excerpts for your instrument (see below under audition materials)

Rough Schedule

Monday, June 1: late afternoon and early evening

Wednesday, June 2 – Thursday, June 4: afternoon

Final Concert Friday, June 5: afternoon performance

Sample Daily Schedule (subject to change):

12:30 P.M.: Check in

1 - 2:30 P.M.: Coaching / Rehearsal

2:30 - 3 P.M.: Break

3:30 - 4 P.M.: Group Activity / Presentation / Masterclass

4 - 5 P.M.: Coaching / Rehearsal

5 P.M.: Finish for day

Audition Materials

Read and download a detailed flier

(due by February 19)

Cost: Voluntary Tiered pricing structure (you choose what you pay). The true cost of the program is $200 per student. Selected students will select a payment of $200, $175, $150, or $100 after notification of selection.