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General Information

Each young artist participant in the �������ý��Ƶ Chamber Music Festival will work in at least two different chamber groups and have several performance opportunities in traditional concert halls and community venues.

Young artists also work together to curate a concert experience to be presented during the annual . These concerts include a special collaboration with a local singer/songwriter, giving participants new artistic opportunities.

Optional private lessons with Festival faculty are available.

Curriculum

• A short chamber music repertoire assignment, coached by members of our faculty, and culminating in a performance
• Private Lesson(s)
• Symposia – topical discussions that will help you grow your musicianship
• Skills Development Workshops (arranging, improvising, etc.)

Sample Schedule

7:45 – 8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
9 – 10:50 a.m. – Chamber rehearsal/coaching
11 a.m. – noon – Symposium (all together)
Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 – 3 p.m. – Chamber rehearsal/coaching
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Private lessons/individual practice
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7 p.m. – Master classes/performances

Application Requirements

Applications are open to instrumentalists from the string, wind, brass, percussion, & piano families, and pre-formed ensembles. There is no application fee.

Audition Material:

• Submit videos of two contrasting works representing different time periods. Video and audio must be unedited.
• If a selection is taken from a multi-movement work, applicants need only prepare one movement of the piece. Upload performances to YouTube and submit links in your application. Pre-formed ensemble members wishing to apply for a fellowship must submit one solo video.
• For composer/performers, in addition to your performance videos, please submit a score and recording of an original composition. MIDI realizations are acceptable.

Answer the following questions in a video:

1. Describe a memorable musical moment that you have experienced — either as a performer/educator/student or as an audience member. What about that moment was special? How did it influence your musicianship?
2. Why are you interested in participating in the �������ý��Ƶ Chamber Music Festival?

Tuition & Financial Aid

No application fee.

2026 Participant Costs: 
Tuition for 2026 is $2,150 
Single Room is $890 / Double Room is $655 
Meals are $475 

Room/Board prices are set by �������ý��Ƶ. Purchasing �������ý��Ƶ Room/Board is not required for participation. Scholarships and fellowships are available to qualifying students. See below for more information.

Scholarships

Limited need-based scholarships are available. To apply for a need-based scholarship, submit a letter of need and the first two pages of your most recent tax return with your application materials.

Fellowships

A limited number of competitive, fully-funded fellowships are available. Fellowships cover the entire cost of the program, including room and board. To apply for a fellowship, submit:

1. a personal statement detailing any information you would like to share about yourself related to what experiences you would bring to and hope to learn from your participation in the �������ý��Ƶ Chamber Music Festival.
2. A letter of recommendation.

Submit your application and any financial aid requests (fellowship or scholarship) by March 1, 2026 to chambermusicfestival@lawrence.edu.