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.
The MIC Chamber Music Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC AT MIC!
This summer MIC has a new chamber music opportunity for musicians ages 10-18. Chamber Music Mondays feature coachings and performance classes with our prestigious faculty. Meet new friends who share your passion for playing music together.
Pianists gain gain both practical skills and intellectual understanding of concerto repertoire with MIC's Piano Concerto Summer Program: From Soloist to Collaborator for pianists ages 9-18. This summer program is designed for students who are beginning their first piano concerto, as well as advanced students who wish to strengthen and expand their existing concerto repertoire. Instruction will be tailored to each student’s level, repertoire, and technical needs, allowing all participants to make meaningful progress.
A new Chamber Music Festival for Adults features a team up of the MIC ensemble-in-residence, Quintet Attacca, and the MIC Chamber Music program. Open to adult musicians, the festival includes coaching session culminating in a performance at Nichols Concert Hall.
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 2026-2027 academic year.
Apply 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
Want to participate in chamber music, but find the regular program doesn't work with your schedule?
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 in which 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: TBA
Apply now or contact Chamber Music Director Daniel Baer for more information.
Apply Now
2026 Spring Semester Schedule
Winnetka Workshops: 2-5 PM
Sunday, March 8 | Sunday, May 3
300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Chamber Music Concert
Thursday, May 28 at 7 PM
Nichols Concert Hall | 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
