Registration Now Open for July 2025
The Young Artists Division is a day camp (Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM) designed for intermediate to advanced middle and high school students (ages 11–18). This division is open to string, woodwind, brass, and piano players. We ask that students have a minimum of 1–2 years of private instruction and be able to read music before enrolling. If you have any questions about this, please contact us at education@austinchambermusic.org before enrolling. Pre-formed ensembles are also welcome! Contact us to get more details on how to register a pre-formed ensemble.
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Important Dates
| Early Bird Registration Deadline | Tuesday, April 1 at 11:59 PM |
| Official Registration Deadline | Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 PM |
| Tuition balance due (no tuition refunds will be given after this date) | Monday, June 16 |
| First day of the Young Artists Division | Monday, July 14 |
| Final performances in Bates Recital Hall – FREE Admission | Saturday, July 26 |
TO NOTE BEFORE REGISTERING:
- Attendance Policy: ALL Young Artists Division students are REQUIRED to attend ALL days of the workshop, including the final concerts on Saturday, July 26. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- UT Parking: The Young Artists Division will take place at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music. Please note that there is NO free parking on campus. Participants will receive drop-off and pick-up instructions prior to the start of the workshop.
Handbook, Daily Schedule, and Activities
Handbook:
Please download and READ CAREFULLY before registering for the Workshop: Workshop Handbook
General Daily Schedule:
- 8:30 AM: Morning meeting
- 8:45 AM: Technique classes
- 9:45 AM: Chamber ensemble rehearsals and Elective classes
- 11:45 AM: Lunch (students need to bring lunch each day)
- 12:30 PM: Chamber ensemble rehearsals and Elective classes
- 2:30 PM: Individual practice time, private lessons, or group activities
- 3:15 PM: Presentations, masterclasses, or special group activities
- 4:00 PM: End of day/pick-up
Activities Include:
- Chamber music coaching: All students will be placed in 2 different chamber ensembles; 2–5 players
- Music Elective Class examples: Composition, creative & jazz improvisation
- Masterclasses and presentations by Festival artists-in-residence and workshop faculty
- FREE tickets (preferred seating) to select ACMC Festival Concerts
- Final Concerts: Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM (second concert time subject to change pending enrollment)
- ALL students will perform on BOTH chamber music concerts
- Keep your schedules open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM this afternoon
- Concerts will take place in Bates Recital Hall
Tuition, Private Lessons, and Financial Assistance
Early Bird Tuition Rate = $1200 (save $100)
Get last year’s tuition rate by April 1 before the tuition goes up. There are 2 payment options:
- Option 1: Pay the full $1200 early bird tuition upon registering ($500 non-refundable)
- Option 2: Pay a $500 non-refundable deposit upon registering and the $700 balance on or by June 16
Families should either pay the deposit OR full tuition, NOT both, when registering! No tuition refunds will be given after June 16, 2025. Deposits (or $500 of full tuition) are non-refundable. Tuition cannot be credited to any other ACMC program. Tuition total includes processing fees.
Tuition Rate after April 1 = $1300
There are 2 payment options:
- Option 1: Pay the full $1300 tuition upon registering ($500 non-refundable)
- Option 2: Pay the $500 non-refundable deposit upon registering and the $800 balance on or by June 16
Families should either pay the deposit OR full tuition, NOT both, when registering! No tuition refunds will be given after June 16, 2025. Deposits (or $500 of full tuition) are non-refundable. Tuition cannot be credited to any other ACMC program. Tuition total includes processing fees.
Private Lessons
Students have the option of signing up for 1–2 private lessons (additional cost outside the program tuition) upon registering or later prior to the first day of the workshop. Private lessons outside the workshop are highly encouraged; however, we are offering extra help for those that want it during workshop hours. Lessons are 40 minutes long and will be assigned to a workshop faculty member by Workshop staff.
- One private lesson during the workshop = $50
- Two private lessons during the workshop = $100
Financial Assistance Deadline = April 22, 2025
Limited financial assistance is available to families in need. Our goal is to offer all students the opportunity to participate in the workshop regardless of financial background. Please contact us at education@austinchambermusic.org BEFORE April 22, and before registering, to enquire about financial assistance.
Placement Auditions
Placement auditions are for chamber ensemble placement only. Once the online registration and tuition is completed students have secured their place in the Workshop. In order to place students into the most appropriate ensemble and to select music we need to hear them! Any questions regarding whether a student is ready for chamber music should be directed to us at education@austinchambermusic.org, BEFORE registering.
All new AND returning students that did not participate—or do a placement audition—in the spring 2025 ChamberFlex Academy semester will be asked to do a placement audition. Auditions are required to get everyone’s most accurate playing level for ensemble pairing and music selecting!
Pre-Recorded Placement Video Audition Instructions:
- Video submission deadline: Monday, May 19
- Video audition material: One movement of a solo OR one etude that showcases their current playing level musically and technically
- We recommend consulting private lesson instructors to help with selecting audition material
- When videotaping, be sure students are facing the camera, the background is well lit, and that we can see the student’s full instrument, both hands, and face
- Pianists: We need to see the student’s hands/keyboard, feet, and face (side profile is fine)
- Email your video and below information to education@austinchambermusic.org
- Video delivery formats: Google Drive or Dropbox
- NOT acceptable format: YouTube videos
- Provide the following in your email for each video selection
- Solo title, movement, and composer OR etude book title and/or number, and composer
An in-person audition option will not be offered this summer; however, if you need assistance please reach out.
Ready to Register?
Please only start the registration process if you’re planning to pay either the deposit or full tuition. Registration deadline for the Early Bird rate is Tuesday, April 1 at 11:59 PM. The last day to register is Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 PM.