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: May 30 - June 8, 2025
Tuition: $1100
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025*
*Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until the program roster is full.
On-campus housing is available, click here for more information.

2025 Faculty

Violin
Hyorim Han
Alexander Kerr*
Chloé Kiffer
Haerim Liz Lee
Xiaoxiao Qiang

Viola 
DJ Cheek
Leah Ferguson

Cello
Richard Aaron
Horacio Contreras
Juliette Herlin

Piano
Michael Bukhman
Eric Zuber

Chamber Music
Wu Han*
John Largess (Miró Quartet)

*masterclasses only

Audition Repertoire

Junior Program (age 12 - 18)

Individuals
Two short pieces or one longer movement (up to 15 minutes of music). For strings, these may be with or without piano accompaniment.

Pre-formed Ensembles
Two short contrasting movements or one longer movement. Movements from the same piece are acceptable.

Young Artist Program (age 18 and up)

Individuals
Required: Two contrasting solo works. For strings, these may be with or without piano accompaniment. Individual movements are acceptable. A minimum of 15 minutes of music should be submitted.
Optional: Applicants are encouraged to submit a movement of a chamber music work in addition to the two required contrasting solo works/movements.

Pre-formed Ensembles
Two contrasting pieces/movements. A minimum of 15 minutes of music should be submitted. Movements from the same piece are acceptable.

Fellowships

Ensemble(s)-in-residence
Two to three contrasting pieces (~30 minutes of music). Individual movements are acceptable.

Collaborative Piano
One solo piece & one movement of a duo sonata or other chamber music work.

Application Fee & Deadlines
Deadline: March 1, 2025*
Application Fee: $80 (individuals), $150 (pre-formed ensembles)

*Applications will continue to be accepted until the program roster is full. Applying by March 1 is highly recommended.

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

Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be requested through the online application process and will be awarded on a merit and/or need basis, as determined by TCMI staff. Please note that funds are limited, and financial assistance is not guaranteed. Need-based documentation may be requested by TCMI before a scholarship determination is made.

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