The Chamber Music Northwest Young Artist Fellowship program was established in 2001 to recognize outstanding young classical musicians, and to augment their individual growth by providing opportunities for mentoring, master classes, and community outreach in the context of a world-class chamber music performance.

Wu Han with Rosa Li. Photo by JIM LEISY

• Master classes and/or coachings with CMNW artists
• Complimentary passes to selected CMNW rehearsals and all concerts
• Performance opportunities as appropriate in CMNW’s outreach and education programs
• Coaching in chamber music repertoire, sight reading and performance skills
• Complimentary compact discs and sheet music
• Opportunities to interact informally with CMNW artists

• Demonstrate an exceptionally high level of playing ability and musicality.
• Have strong sight-reading ability.
• Have some experience playing in an ensemble or orchestra. Pianists should have experience collaborating with other instrumentalists.
• Have a basic understanding of musical form and structure and of different musical styles and periods.
• Be willing to participate in activities that may include speaking, answering questions, and/or performing before audiences.
• Be interested in chamber music. It is not necessary that candidates or Fellows intend to pursue professional musical careers.

The 2008-2009 application for the Young Artist Fellowship program is now closed. Applications for the 2009-2010 season will be available in the fall. Please check back!