Madeline Island Chamber Music fellowships recognize and support exceptional young artists poised for a professional career in chamber music. These fully-funded awards give outstanding string and piano students the chance to study, perform, and collaborate at the highest level, surrounded by world-class faculty and ensembles-in-residence.
Fellows are immersed in the full musical life of the festival—performing in high-profile concerts, engaging in community outreach, and receiving intensive, individualized mentoring that refines their artistry and deepens their understanding of chamber music as a collaborative art form.
Program Areas
Strings
June 21 – August 2, 2026
Piano
July 12 – August 2, 2026
Eligibility
Strings
- Violin, viola, or cello students aged 18-24 and currently enrolled in a college, university, or conservatory.
- Applicants must apply to the full six-week program (June 21–August 2).
Piano
- Pianists aged 18-24 and currently enrolled in a college, university, or conservatory.
What Fellows Receive
- Full Tuition & Room/Board — a $9,200 value for strings (6 weeks) or $5,500 value for piano (3 weeks).
- Extensive Performance Opportunities — weekly concerts, master classes, community outreach performances, and possible performance collaborations with faculty.
- Individualized Mentoring — work closely with resident and guest artists in coachings, lessons, and seminars.
- Professional Development — guidance on career pathways, networking, and artistic life in the 21st century.
Application Deadline
February 15, 2026