<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p>Dear Colleagues,</p><p>Thanks to the support of Women in Philanthropy at Eastern Michigan University, we’re thrilled to host <strong><a href="https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/ensembles/orchestra/chamberfest.php" target="_blank">EMU ChamberFest 2025</a></strong> on <strong>Saturday, December 6 </strong>for <b>collegiate level chamber ensembles</b>, featuring the <a href="https://www.formosaquartet.com/" style="font-weight:bold" target="_blank">Formosa Quartet</a><b>, </b>winners of the Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition and Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Houston, and EMU String Faculty. </p><p>Join us in celebrating the very best of chamber music—its diverse repertoire, vibrant community, and spirit of collaboration.</p><p>Please use [<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHZxxyuqz1IHQRzm-dcyLH_qeS3pCM5vWgKfv5PpU_wsZIeQ/viewform" target="_blank"><b>this form</b></a>] to <strong>nominate 2–3 advanced chamber ensembles</strong> in ranked order by October 31. Eligible ensembles: strings-only or strings-with-piano trios, quartets, quintets, or sextets with bass. Cello ensembles may also be nominated. Groups should prepare a movement from the chamber repertoire.</p><p><strong>Schedule highlights:</strong></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>12:30 PM – Check-in</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Formosa Quartet performance & welcome</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Chamber coachings with Formosa Quartet & EMU faculty</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Formosa-led clinic</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p><strong>6:00 PM</strong> – Public ChamberFest Concert in Alexander Recital Hall</p></li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity for chamber ensembles preparing for recitals or competitions to work with a seasoned, professional ensemble.</p><p><strong>Important Dates:</strong></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><p><strong>Nominations due:</strong> <u>Friday, October 31</u></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p><strong>Acceptances announced:</strong> Monday, November 3</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p><strong>Student registration due:</strong> Monday, November 10</p></li></ul><p>Please confirm students’ availability before nominating. For questions, contact <strong><a rel="noopener">dpae@emich.edu<span aria-hidden="true"></span></a></strong>, <strong><a rel="noopener">chad.hutchinson@emich.edu<span aria-hidden="true"></span></a></strong>, or call <strong>(734) 487-2448</strong>. Detailed information can be found <a href="https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/ensembles/orchestra/chamberfest.php" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>We look forward to welcoming your ensembles in December!</p><p>Best regards,<br>Deborah Pae and Chad Hutchinson</p><img src="cid:ii_mghcb4e81" alt="ChamberFest 2025 (December 6), FBIG.png" width="629" height="787" style="margin-right:0px"><p><a href="http:///" target="_blank"></a><b style="font-family:garamond,"times new roman",serif">--</b></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:small"><font face="garamond, times new roman, serif"><b><a href="http://www.emich.edu/cello-studi" target="_blank"><img width="200" height="62" alt="https://www.emich.edu/cello-studio/" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4weWSKoVgB7ixZJLl1_nBKhGQkcHntv0RcqD4FZf4HLe9Wn9AWAOCOvoe0jWTTrmZvl8nD8Og_AfVIP"><br></a></b></font></div><div><div><strong><font style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" face="arial, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.deborahpae.com" target="_blank">Deborah Pae (she/her)</a></font></strong></div><div><a href="http://www.emich.edu/musicdance/faculty/facultypages/dpae.php" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Associate Prof. of Cello</font></a> | <a href="https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/index.php" target="_blank">Eastern Michigan University</a></div></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.formosaquartet.com/" target="_blank">Formosa Quartet</a>, </font><a href="https://www.recordingacademy.com/membership/governance" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Recording Academy, Chicago Chapter Board</font></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expires":false,"sms":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