Chamber Music

Supercharge your musical development!

MIC’s Chamber Music Program is a place to grow as a musician and connect with others. Students of all ages come together in small ensembles to explore chamber music, build friendships, and discover the rewards of making music as a team.  

With weekly coaching, students learn to listen closely, share ideas, and take responsibility for the music they create together. It’s an essential part of a comprehensive music education: a place to deepen musicianship while building confidence, collaboration, and leadership skills. Students can also take part in masterclasses and perform throughout the year in informal and community settings, as well as twice yearly recitals at Nichols Concert Hall in downtown Evanston.  

The MIC Chamber Music Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.  

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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?

Registration for chamber music begins early in the summer for the upcoming academic year. If you are interested in chamber music, please complete the application and we will work to place you with a group.

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New Participants: 

• All new participants must complete the online application and include a YouTube video link featuring: 
• Two scales of the student’s choice, played in as many octaves as they feel comfortable. 
• A solo selection of approximately 1–2 minutes that reflects the student’s current playing level. 

How much does it cost?

Tuition Rates: 2026-2027 
Rates listed are per semester (15 weeks, weekly coaching)

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
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SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAMS AT MIC

Designed 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.