Madeline Island Chamber Music is devoted to educating and nurturing the next generation of musicians through concentrated study and performance of chamber music on verdant, historic Madeline Island.

Announcing our 2025 Programs!

Chamber Music for Winds
June 7 – June 21, 2025

Intensive wind program for high school and college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Chamber Music for Strings
June 22 – July 13, 2025

Intensive string quartet program for high school and college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Fellowship String Quartet Program
June 22 – July 27, 2025

Fully-funded string quartet program for college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances, including side-by-side performances with artist-faculty.

Fellowship Piano Program
July 13 – July 27, 2025

Fully funded piano program for college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances, including side-by-side performances with artist-faculty.

Chamber Music for Winds
June 7 – June 21, 2025

Intensive wind program for high school and college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Chamber Music for Strings
June 22 – July 13, 2025

Intensive string quartet program for high school and college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Fellowship String Quartet Program
June 22 – July 27, 2025

Fully-funded string quartet program for college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances, including side-by-side performances with artist-faculty.

Fellowship Piano Program
July 13 – July 27, 2025

Fully funded piano program for college students featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances, including side-by-side performances with artist-faculty.

The anticipation is palpable as we prepare for an exceptional display of talent from our students! The enthusiasm surrounding the program continues to grow, promising an atmosphere filled with vibrancy and inspiration. We can’t wait for the island to be again filled with the sounds of chamber music!

Emerging Artists Quartet Residency

Applications are now open for our 2025 Emerging Artists Quartet Residency. This opportunity includes participation in the five-week Fellowship String Quartet program on Madeline Island, a one-week paid engagement at MacPhail Center for Music in the Twin Cities (Fall 2025), mentored chamber music coaching experience, featured performances and more!

Emerging Artists Quartet Residency

Applications are now open for our 2025 Emerging Artists Quartet Residency. This opportunity includes participation in the five-week Fellowship String Quartet program on Madeline Island, a one-week paid engagement at MacPhail Center for Music in the Twin Cities (Fall 2025), mentored chamber music coaching experience, featured performances and more!

Madeline Island Chamber Music Faculty

MICM and EquityArc

We are thrilled to be one of the 17 summer study partners in EquityArc’s Common Application for Summer Study! We are committed to removing barriers to access for BIPOC musicians and leveling the playing field in classical music.

Learn more about this revolutionary initiative.