<div dir="ltr"><div>Colleagues,</div><div><br></div><div>See the message below from Professor Deborah Pae about a new festival specifically for chamber groups.  </div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div>Chad</div><div><br></div><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/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:bold">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></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Chad Hutchinson, D.M.A.<br>Associate Professor, Director of Orchestral Activities<br>School of Music & Dance<br>Eastern Michigan University<div>Symphonic Orchestra Conductor, Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra <br><a href="mailto:chad.hutchinson@emich.edu" target="_blank">chad.hutchinson@emich.edu</a></div></div></div></div>