Chamber Music Encounters Application

This intensive music program brings together some of the best high school string chamber ensembles in Illinois. Students have the opportunity to work with NIU faculty members and the renowned Avalon String Quartet. Activities include:

Faculty performance
Group discussions
Coaching sessions
Master classes
A final performance

Applicants for Chamber Music Encounters must submit a video audition, not to exceed 12 minutes.

The deadline to submit an application and audition footage is March 18, 2026.

Institution Information

Director Name *

Director Email Address *

Director Phone Number *

Accompanist Name

School Name *

School Phone Number *

School Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Audition Information

Full name of ensemble: *

Total number of students in ensemble: *

Please paste the YouTube URL to your recorded audition here.

If you have more than one link, please include additional links in the following Piece information section. *

Piece(s) performed on recording with instrumentation and student names: *

Once applications have been reviewed all accepted applicants will be notified. Once accepted, your ensemble director should complete registration using the registration form found on our website.

Please email Kristin Sherman at ksherman2@niu.edu if you have any questions on the audition submission format.