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 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.
Eligibility
Strings
- Violin, viola, or cello students aged 18-24 or currently enrolled in a college, university, or conservatory.
- Applicants must apply to the full six-week program (June 20–August 1).
Piano
- Pianists aged 18-24 or currently enrolled in a college, university, or conservatory.
What Fellows Receive
- Full Tuition & Room/Board — a $9,700 value for strings (6 weeks) or $5,700 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 coaching, lessons, and seminars.
- Professional Development — guidance on career pathways, networking, and artistic life in the 21st century.
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
Strings
June 20 – August 1, 2027
Piano
July 11 – August 1, 2027