Chamber Music Encounters

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM until Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

NIU School of Music
550 Lucinda Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
United States

We look forward to working with you during our 2026 Chamber Music Encounters! Please complete the following registration form.

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.
Masterclasses.
A final performance.

Please see the form for details regarding hotel room reservations and payment.

Questions? Please contact Kristin Sherman at ksherman2@niu.edu.

The deadline to register following ensemble acceptance is April 3, 2026.

Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.