Come join MIC's Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI) for an inspiring week filled with musical growth, friendship, and fun!
CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE
The Chamber Music Institute includes chamber music, private lessons, and enrichment classes such as cello choir and violin/viola choir. This program is designed for violinists (Book 5 and up), cellists (Book 4 and up), violists (ages 11+ or Book 4 and up), and pianists (Book 7 and up) and includes chamber music, masterclass-style lessons, and enrichment classes such as cello choir and violin/viola choir.
ADVANCED PROGRAM
Cello and violin students in Book 7 and beyond may choose to audition to participate in the more rigorous Advanced Program which includes individual lessons, daily technique classes, and an opportunity to perform. A limited number of pianists in Book 7 (or equivalent) and beyond will be accepted on a space available basis. The program for pianists will include chamber music, enrichment classes, and a guest artist masterclass. Please submit two contrasting pieces which best represent your playing. Recordings should be approved by your home teacher.
All performances, including weekday lunchtime recitals, guest artists recitals, and final performances will be held in Nichols Concert Hall at MIC's Evanston Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue.
early registration deadline: May 1, 2024
After May 1, there will be rolling admission with an increased tuition rate for the chamber music program until it reaches capacity .
RECORDing Submission deadline: May 1, 2024
Please submit two contrasting pieces which best represent your playing. Recordings should be approved by your home teacher. You may submit the registration form without recordings attached. Recordings may be submitted separately and are due on May 1, 2024.
Submit your recording
Faculty
All lessons and classes will be taught by members of the renowned CSI faculty, including Amy Barston (cello) and the Bayberry String Quartet (Nurit Pacht, Steffani Kitayama, Gabe Bolkosky, Laura Usiskin).
Violinists: Book 5 and up
Violists: ages 11+ or Book 4 and up
Cellists: Book 4 and up
Pianists: Book 7 and up
Student participants must be able to practice independently.
Daily Schedule
Classes take place from the afternoon of Monday, July 1 through the evening of Friday, July 5.
Special events will be held in the evening.
Chamber Music Institute and Advanced Program Final Concert
Friday, July 5: Time TBD
Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Administrative Director: Blake Brasch
Assistant Director: Aaron Kaplan
Artistic Director: Avi Friedlander
Email: csi@musicinst.org
Phone: 847.448.8321 {to leave a voicemail}