Texas Chamber Music Institute

Welcome to the Texas Chamber Music Institute!

Texas Chamber Music Institute (TCMI) is an immersive new summer chamber music program for violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists. Geared toward pre-professional young musicians in both junior and senior age categories, TCMI provides intensive solo and ensemble training with world-class faculty, performance opportunities, workshops dedicated to developing skills necessary to be a versatile musician, wellness sessions, and more. The week will culminate with performances at the state-of-the-art Van Cliburn Concert Hall and PepsiCo Recital Hall at TCU.

Dates: June 1 - 9, 2024
Tuition: $1100
Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
On-campus Housing is available, click here for more information.

2024 Faculty

Violin
David Halen*
Chloé Kiffer
Haerim Liz Lee
Xiaoxiao Qiang

Viola 
DJ Cheek
Matthew Lipman

Cello
Horacio Contreras
Juliette Herlin

Piano
Michael Bukhman


*masterclasses only

Audition Repertoire

Junior Program (age 12 - 18)
Two short pieces or one longer movement with or without accompaniment (up to 15-minute of music).

Young Artist Program (18 and up)
Required: Two contrasting pieces with or without accompaniment. Individual movements are acceptable.
Optional: A movement of a chamber music work can be submitted in addition to the two contrasting pieces.

Ensemble(s)-in-residence Fellowship
Two to three contrasting pieces/movements (~30 minutes of music).

Collaborative Piano Fellowship
One solo piece and one movement of a Sonata or other Chamber Music work.

Application Fee & Deadlines:
February 15, 2024 (early bird): $75 (individuals), $125 (pre-formed ensembles)
April 1, 2024 (final): $100 (individuals), $150 (pre-formed ensembles)

More information: https://tcmi.tcu.edu
Questions: txcmi.info@gmail.com