The Chamber Music Program at MIC

Chamber Music Program at Music Institute of Chicago

Supercharge your musical development!

Dr. Daniel Baer, Chamber Music Program Director

MIC's Chamber Music program provides both a nurturing and challenging environment for students of all ages. Playing in a chamber music group is a great way to make new friends and collaborate with other musicians in a small group setting. Explore the rich and varied chamber music repertoire through weekly coachings and enjoy regular performance opportunities in informal settings and through community outreach, recitals at beautiful Nichols Concert Hall in downtown Evanston twice a year, and chamber music master classes are hosted by MIC for participants.

2025 Fall Application Deadline: Friday, August 15 ,2025.

Apply now for the 2025 - 2026 school year!

IS CHamber Music foR ME?

MIC's Chamber Music program is available for string, piano, woodwind, brass, harp, guitar, percussion, and voice students. Youth (age 8+) and adults at an intermediate or advanced level, with strong sight-reading skills, are encouraged to audition. Students studying privately outside the Music Institute are welcome to participate in the MIC chamber music program.

How are Chamber Groups Assembled?

At MIC, chamber music groups are formed very carefully. chamber music groups remain together for fall and spring semesters and are placed in ensemble configurations (i.e., duos, trios, quartets) based upon:

Age, level, scheduling preferences, experience, and instrumentation
Input and recommendations from teachers and parents are also considered

WHEN CAN I JOIN?

Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Fall Chamber Music Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025.

Apply for the 2025 - 2026 school year now!

Registration for chamber music occurs early in the summer for the upcoming academic year. Applications are reviewed once annually.
If you are interested in joining the program mid-year, please contact Dr. Daniel Baer.
New participants:
- All new participants must submit an online application, including YouTube links to two contrasting pieces of your choice.
Continuing students:
- Continuing students must submit the online application, but no video is required.

How much does it cost?

Tuition Rates: 2025-2026

Rates listed are per semester (15 weeks, weekly coaching)

Chamber Music
45-min:	$444.00
60-min:	$570.00

Chamber Music Duo
30-min:	$397.50
45-min:	$553.50
60-min:	$708.75

Chamber Music Suzuki Plus
45-min:	$378
60-min:	$484.50

Chamber Music Duo Suzuki Plus
30-min:	$337.50
45-min:	$471
50-min:	$603

NEW! Chamber music workshop for adults

Fall Application Deadline: Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Want to participate in chamber music, but find the regular program doesn't work with your schedule?

Adult Chamber Music at the Music Institute of Chicago Adults are invited to apply for a new flexible and performance-oriented chamber music program. Participants meet twice per semester for 2 hours of coaching with MIC chamber music faculty followed by a 1-hour performance class where each group performs.

Rehearsals between coaching sessions are arranged by ensemble members. Each semester concludes with a performance at Nichols Concert Hall. Students will be matched carefully and groups are encouraged to stay together for the full academic year.

TUITION: $225/semester