2024 Chamber Music Encounters Director Registration

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

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

Questions? Please contact Kristin Sherman at ksherman2@niu.edu or Austyn Menk at avmenk@niu.edu.

The deadline to register following ensemble acceptance is March 27, 2024.

Director Name

Director Email Address

Director Phone Number

Accompanist and/or assistant name

School Name

School Phone Number

School Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Ensemble Information

Full Name of Ensemble(s) (for event program)

Total number of students in ensemble(s)

Piece(s) performed on recording with instrumentation and student names (if there is more than one group, list all of them separately):

Ensemble members (name, student email, instrument)

Final Concert Repertoire (title, composer, duration). Please bring original scores to the event.

Please list any dietary restrictions or other important information for your ensemble.

Accommodations: Guests of the event will stay in the Holmes Student Center Hotel on campus within walking distance of the Music Building. Students will be housed 2 per room and adults 1 per room. Please list the names and genders of your party so we can arrange the rooms.

Adult Guest(s) (name, gender)

Student Guests (name, gender)

Registration Fees
Directors and Chaperones - $100/per person
Non-residential fee - $20/per person
Students - $140/per person
Non-residential fee - $100/per person

Make checks payable to Northern Illinois University and mail to the address below by April 5, 2024.

VPA External Programs
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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