[MASTA] EMU ChamberFest

[Chad Hutchinson]

Colleagues,

See the message below from Professor Deborah Pae about a new festival
specifically for chamber groups.

Best regards,
Chad

Dear Colleagues,

Thanks to the support of Women in Philanthropy at Eastern Michigan
University, we’re thrilled to host *EMU ChamberFest 2025
<https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/ensembles/orchestra/chamberfest.php>*
 on *Saturday, December 6 *for *collegiate level chamber ensembles*,
featuring the Formosa Quartet <https://www.formosaquartet.com/>*, *winners
of the Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition and Quartet-in-Residence at
the University of Houston, and EMU String Faculty.

Join us in celebrating the very best of chamber music—its diverse
repertoire, vibrant community, and spirit of collaboration.

Please use [*this form*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHZxxyuqz1IHQRzm-dcyLH_qeS3pCM5vWgKfv5PpU_wsZIeQ/viewform>]
to *nominate 2–3 advanced chamber ensembles* 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.

*Schedule highlights:*

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   12:30 PM – Check-in
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   Formosa Quartet performance & welcome
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   Chamber coachings with Formosa Quartet & EMU faculty
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   Formosa-led clinic
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   *6:00 PM* – Public ChamberFest Concert in Alexander Recital Hall

This is a great opportunity for chamber ensembles preparing for recitals or
competitions to work with a seasoned, professional ensemble.

*Important Dates:*

   -

   *Nominations due:* *Friday, October 31*
   -

   *Acceptances announced:* Monday, November 3
   -

   *Student registration due:* Monday, November 10

Please confirm students’ availability before nominating. For questions,
contact *dpae at emich.edu*, *chad.hutchinson at emich.edu*, or call *(734)
487-2448*. Detailed information can be found here
<https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/ensembles/orchestra/chamberfest.php>
.

We look forward to welcoming your ensembles in December!

Best regards,
Deborah Pae and Chad Hutchinson

-- 
Chad Hutchinson, D.M.A.
Associate Professor, Director of Orchestral Activities
School of Music & Dance
Eastern Michigan University
Symphonic Orchestra Conductor, Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra
chad.hutchinson at emich.edu
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