YOUNG ARTIST CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM (YACMP)

The Young Artist Chamber Music Program (YACMP) is a high-level chamber music initiative presented by the New Asia Chamber Music Society (NACMS). Designed for exceptionally talented young musicians specializing in strings, piano, flute, and clarinet, the program provides intensive chamber music training, professional mentorship, and performance opportunities throughout the 2026 season.

Participants may apply as individual musicians or as pre-formed ensembles. Selected musicians will be placed into chamber groups and paired with distinguished NACMS faculty artists, who serve as both ensemble collaborators and artistic mentors.

Through regular rehearsals, coachings, and collaborative exploration of repertoire, participants gain invaluable experience working closely with professional musicians while developing their ensemble skills at a high artistic level. The program culminates in a finale concert in December 2026, and select ensembles may be invited to perform at the New Asia Chamber Music Society Annual Gala in the following season.

Program Structure

Participants receive intensive chamber music training through:

• 10 bi-weekly coachings and rehearsals
• Mentorship from NACMS faculty artists
• Collaborative rehearsal and repertoire development
• Professional-level chamber music coaching

Performance Opportunities

Participants will have multiple opportunities to perform throughout the program:

• YACMP Finale Concert (December 2026 – details to be announced)
• New Asia CMS Outreach Concerts
• New Asia CMS Annual Gala Performance (selected ensembles)

Festival Partnership and Scholarship Opportunity

In partnership with the 4 Strings Music Festival, a chamber music festival dedicated to string players and aligned with NACMS’s educational mission, YACMP participants are eligible to compete for a scholarship to attend the festival.

Community Outreach and Educational Mission

The Young Artist Chamber Music Program (YACMP) is a core component of NACMS’s Community Outreach and Educational Programs. The program reflects the organization’s commitment to artistic excellence, mentorship, and community engagement, providing young musicians with meaningful opportunities for artistic growth and public performance.

Requirements

Eligibility

• Applicants must be ages 8-18 as of April 1st, 2026
• Open to musicians studying violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, and clarinet
• Applicants may apply individually or as pre-formed ensembles

Program Tuition

• Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
• Program Tuition (if accepted): $1,200

Application Requirements

• Personal and contact information
• Musical background and biography
• Chamber music experience
• Recent solo repertoire (three to five works)
• Chamber repertoire performed
• Recording submission (YouTube or Vimeo link)
• Preferred chamber instrumentation
• Proposed repertoire (for pre-formed ensembles)

Recording Submission

Applicants must submit a video recording (solo or chamber music) including:

• Composer
• Work title
• Movement
• Recording date

Application Instructions

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Submit your application via this online form. For addition inquiries, please contact Tsung-Yu (Benjamin) Tsai, Program Director, at yacmp@newasiacms.org.