[MASTA] EMU ChamberFest Dec 5 – Nominations Due Oct 31

[Deborah Pae]

Dear Colleagues,

A friendly reminder: the nomination deadline for *EMU ChamberFest* hosted
by the EMU Symphony Orchestra is *Friday, October 31!*

Full information can be found below or on the ChamberFest website
<https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/ensembles/orchestra/chamberfest.php>.
We look forward to welcoming your students!

Best wishes,
Deborah Pae and Chad Hutchinson
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*[image: https://www.emich.edu/cello-studio/]
<http://www.emich.edu/cello-studi>*
*Deborah Pae (she/her) <http://www.deborahpae.com>*
Associate Prof. of Cello
<http://www.emich.edu/musicdance/faculty/facultypages/dpae.php> | Eastern
Michigan University <https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/index.php>
Formosa Quartet <http://www.formosaquartet.com/>, Recording Academy,
Chicago Chapter Board
<https://www.recordingacademy.com/membership/governance>


On Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM Deborah Pae <dpae at emich.edu> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Thanks to the support of Women in Philanthropy at Eastern Michigan
> University, we’re thrilled to host *ChamberFest 2025
> <https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/ensembles/orchestra/chamberfest.php>*
>  on *Friday, December 5 *for *high school chamber ensembles*, featuring
> the *Formosa Quartet <https://www.formosaquartet.com/>, *winners of the
> Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition, and EMU String Faculty.
>
> Please use [*this form*
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffZPqrIDQhYMZZZvmMMGtxlACvyoa-N9N7GC1oj3A5EJaZUA/viewform>]
> to *nominate 2–3 advanced high school chamber groups (grades 9–12)* 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 apply. Groups should prepare a movement from the chamber
> repertoire.
>
> *Schedule highlights:*
>
>    -
>
>    12:30 PM – Check-in
>    -
>
>    Formosa Quartet performance & welcome
>    -
>
>    Chamber coachings with Formosa & EMU faculty
>    -
>
>    Formosa-led clinic
>    -
>
>    *6:00 PM* – Public ChamberFest Concert in Alexander Recital Hall
>
> This is a great opportunity for chamber groups 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 students in December!
>
> Best regards,
> Deborah Pae and Chad Hutchinson
> [image: HS ChamberFest 2025 (December 5), FBIG.png]
>
> *--*
>
> *[image: https://www.emich.edu/cello-studio/]
> <http://www.emich.edu/cello-studi>*
> *Deborah Pae (she/her) <http://www.deborahpae.com>*
> Associate Prof. of Cello
> <http://www.emich.edu/musicdance/faculty/facultypages/dpae.php> | Eastern
> Michigan University <https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/index.php>
> Formosa Quartet <http://www.formosaquartet.com/>, Recording Academy,
> Chicago Chapter Board
> <https://www.recordingacademy.com/membership/governance>
>
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