CHAMBER MUSIC INTENSIVE

july 26 – august 2, 2025

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Masterclasses | String Quartet Fellowship

About

The Chamber Music Intensive is a rigorous, weeklong summer program for beginner to advanced string and piano players between ages 12 – 30. Students come together in a social setting using teamwork and leadership skills to create music with one another. This year’s program will be held from July 26 – August 2, 2025 at the University of Alaska Anchorage Fine Arts Building, and will include daily rehearsals, coachings, individual lessons, master classes, and concerts. The faculty members are dedicated to helping each student enjoy chamber music and blossom as artists and musicians.

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Schedule

*Please note that this schedule is subject to change*

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE, FINE ARTS BUILDING

Saturday, July 26 (1:00 – 5:00 pm)
Orientation, lessons, coachings, rehearsals
Faculty Concert (7:30 pm)

Sunday, July 27 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Student Competition, lessons, coaching, rehearsals

Monday - Friday, July 28 – August 1 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
9:00-12:00: Lessons/coachings/rehearsals with chamber group
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:00: Workshop (Technique Class, Yoga for Musicians, Rhythm Class, Theory Class, etc.)
2:10-4:00: Lessons/coachings/rehearsals with chamber group
4:00-5:00: Masterclass (Solo & Chamber)
7:30/8:00: Faculty Concert

Saturday, August 2 (1:00 – 5:00 pm)
1:00 pm: Final meeting and group photo
3:00 pm: Student Concert

Tuition, fees and deadlines

Tuition:
Local students: $800
Out-of-state students: $1,300

WHAT IT INCLUDES. Tuition is inclusive of all Chamber Music Intensive activities (lessons, coachings, workshops, masterclasses, and concerts). Lunch is also provided on full-session days (Monday-Friday). Out-of-state students are housed with host families depending on availability.
FINANCIAL AID. Funds are available to assist students who are unable to pay the full tuition fee. These funds are generously made possible by ACMF’s supporters in the community. Students who are unable to pay the full tuition fee are encouraged to apply for financial aid (CLICK HERE).
PAYMENT. Full tuition payment and confirmation of attendance are due on May 23, 2025. Students will receive instruction on how to pay tuition with their acceptance letters. Application results will be communicated by May 13.

Application Fee:

An application fee of $40 must be submitted with the Application Form.
Please note that there is a late fee of $60 for applications turned in after the deadline.

Deadlines:

APPLICATION FORMS. Due April 30, 2025.
TUITION. Due May 23, 2025, after receiving acceptance letter.

Terms and conditions:

All payments and fees are non-refundable.

Scholarships

Student Competition

July 27, 2025, 1:00 pm
Location: UAA Recital Hall

Winners will perform in a public concert or masterclass.

Rules:

• Only Chamber Music Intensive students are eligible to compete.

• Students are responsible for providing their own accompanist for the competition.

• Each performance is limited to 7 minutes.

• Students must announce their own name, and the title and composer of their piece before performing.

• Please arrive 30 minutes before the competition.

• Concerti and solo works must be memorized.

• Dress code is formal.

Masterclasses

Masterclasses are free and open to the public.

UAA Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
-Thursday, July 31, 4:00pm
-Friday, August 1, 4:00pm

String Quartet Fellowship

The String Quartet Fellowship Program is a full-scholarship course for emerging quartets early in their professional careers. The program serves as an opportunity for quartets to hone their artistry as well as gain performing, teaching, and entrepreneurial experience.

The Fellowship Program includes the following:

• Intensive rehearsal schedule

• Daily coachings

• Teach Chamber Music Intensive students and coach student groups (1-2 hours everyday)

• Performances in non-traditional venues as part of the Outreach Project

• Performance in the CMI Student Recital

• Performance in a masterclass

• Free admission to all Festival concerts

• Lodging provided by host family

• Most meals included (bring pocket money for a few meals)

Admission Requirements:

• Application form

• Application fee ($160 per group)

• Audition recording/video portraying the quartet at its best (20-30 minutes of choice)

Applications are due by April 30, 2025, 11:59 pm. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be accepted with an additional $50 late fee.

Sample Schedule:

9:00 - 11:00: Rehearsal
11:00 - 12:00: Coaching
12:00 - 1:00: Lunch
1:00 - 4:00: Teach/Outreach Performance/Rehearsal
4:00 - 5:00: Masterclass (Solo & Chamber)
7:30pm: Festival Concert (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Tuesday and Thursday evenings: free time / extra rehearsal