Study

Program Dates

Full Session: June 20 – August 1, 2027 (strings only)
Session 1: June 20 – July 11, 2027 (strings only)
Session 2: July 11 – August 1, 2027 (strings and piano)

Application Deadline

February 15, 2027

Applications Open November 1

Program

STRINGS

Open to violinists, violists, and cellists ages 14–24 (or college-enrolled), this immersive summer program offers daily coachings, private lessons, and weekly performances with world-class faculty on beautiful Madeline Island. Choose the full 6-week session or one of two 3-week options to fit your summer schedule. Pre-formed quartets are encouraged to apply.

PIANO

For advanced pianists ages 14–24 (or college-enrolled), this three-week program offers daily coachings, collaborative rehearsals with strings, and frequent performance opportunities with world-class faculty on beautiful Madeline Island. Pre-formed string and piano trios, quartets, and quintets are encouraged to apply.

Fellowships

Madeline Island Chamber Music offers fully-funded fellowships to a select group of collegiate-level string and piano students who demonstrate outstanding artistry and a commitment to chamber music. In addition to full participation in all program activities, Fellowship recipients perform in high-profile concerts and receive individualized mentorship, including potential collaborative opportunities with our world-class faculty.

Emerging Artists Quartet Residency

A professional development opportunity for an early-career string quartet. Quartet members coach chamber music alongside MICM faculty in a mentored teaching setting, perform a featured concert, and lead community engagement on Madeline Island and in Bayfield, WI. This opportunity includes a paid week-long performing and teaching residency in the fall in Minneapolis including a featured concert.

Program Details

Curriculum

  • 1 hour of chamber music coaching per day
  • 2 hours of chamber music rehearsal per day
  • 2 hours of scheduled individual practice per day
  • Weekly 60-minute solo repertoire lesson
  • Weekly 30-minute chamber repertoire lesson with members of ensembles-in-residence or piano faculty
  • Faculty presentations on rehearsal techniques, artistic life, and career paths

Performance Opportunities

  • Weekly public concerts (each group performs 1–2 movements)
  • Weekly master classes with guest ensembles
  • Community concert appearances (Strings participants only)

Session Highlights

  • Full Session (6 Weeks)
    • Violin, Viola, and Cello
    • String Fellowships and Financial Aid available
    • String Quartet study for all participants
    • String and Piano Chamber Music study during Session 2
  • Session 1 (3 Weeks)
    • Violin, Viola, and Cello
    • Financial Aid available
    • String Quartet study for all participants
  • Session 2 (3 Weeks)
    • Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
    • Piano Fellowships and Financial Aid (string and piano) available
    • String and Piano Chamber Music study in addition to String Chamber Music study

Faculty

Session 1 Faculty
Session 2 Faculty

Costs and Financial Aid

Application Fee

Before December 15

Individuals: $75

Pre-Formed Groups: $110

After December 15

Individuals: $125

Pre-Formed Groups: $175

Program Fees

6-week session

Tuition: $6,000

Room & Board: $3,700

Total*: $9,700

3-week session

Tuition: $3,300

Room & Board: $2,400

Total*: $5,700

*Includes tuition, housing, and meals. Transportation to the program is not included.

Financial Assistance

Financial aid is granted to students according to demonstrated financial need. On average, awards cover 50% of program fees. Applicants must complete supplementary questions within the application and submit relevant tax documents to be eligible for financial aid.

Collegiate-level applicants seeking merit-based scholarships should indicate they would like to be considered for a Fellowship.

Fellowships

Madeline Island Chamber Music offers fully-funded fellowships to a select group of collegiate-level string and piano students who demonstrate outstanding artistry and a commitment to chamber music. In addition to full participation in all program activities, Fellowship recipients perform in concerts and receive individualized mentorship with our world-class faculty.

60%

of Madeline Island participants receive financial assistance