UNO + OAYO Chamber Music Institute 2026
The Chamber Music Institute is an intensive five-day small ensemble experience for advanced high school players (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and voice). Groups will be coached, and some may be joined, by professional musicians and educators.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 19, 2026. Notification of acceptances will be sent in March.
Qualifications
Students completing grades 9-12 by June 1, 2026, including graduating seniors
Audition Requirements
- 2 scales of your choice
- 2-3 minute solo or etude
- Required excerpts for your instrument (see below under audition materials)
Rough Schedule
Monday, June 1: late afternoon and early evening
Wednesday, June 2 – Thursday, June 4: afternoon
Final Concert Friday, June 5: afternoon performance
Sample Daily Schedule (subject to change):
12:30 P.M.: Check in
1 - 2:30 P.M.: Coaching / Rehearsal
2:30 - 3 P.M.: Break
3:30 - 4 P.M.: Group Activity / Presentation / Masterclass
4 - 5 P.M.: Coaching / Rehearsal
5 P.M.: Finish for day
Audition Materials
Read and download a detailed flier
Submit your audition (due by February 19)
Cost: Voluntary Tiered pricing structure (you choose what you pay). The true cost of the program is $200 per student. Selected students will select a payment of $200, $175, $150, or $100 after notification of selection.