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MIC Chamber music youth quartet at Nichols Concert Hall

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.


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?

Now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. 
Application Deadline: August 10, 2024

Apply for the 2024 - 2025 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: 2024-2025

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

  • Chamber Music
    • 45 minute - $444
    • 60 minute - $570
  • Chamber Music Duo
    • 30 minute - $397.50
    • 45 minute - $553.50
    • 60 minute - $708.75
  • Chamber Music Suzuki Plus 
    • 45-minute - $378
    • 60-minute - $484.50
  • Chamber Music Duo Suzuki Plus
    • 30 minute - $337.50
    • 45 minute - $471
    • 60 minute - $603

Devvora Papatheodorou Schreier

Piano Faculty

Dr. Katherine Petersen

Piano and Chamber Music Faculty

Dr. Sarah Plum

Violin, Viola, Chamber Music, Academy Faculty

Rachelle Puccini

Violin Faculty (Suzuki)

Linc Smelser

Cello Faculty

Joel Spears

Lute Facuty

Rodolfo Vieira

Academy Chamber Music Faculty

Camille Witos

Piano (Suzuki); Chamber Music Faculty

Shigetoshi Yamada

Violin & Viola Faculty (Suzuki)

Reiko Yamada

Piano Faculty

Paul Zafer

Viola Faculty and Chamber Music Faculty

Upcoming Events

Music School Open House - Winnetka

Music School Open House - Evanston

MIC Fall Fundraiser Concert

Musicianship Registration Deadline for 2024 - 2025

Thanksgiving Recess