Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition (Junior Division)

Fischoff is the largest chamber music competition in the world, with a Junior Division open to ensembles of musicians age 18 and under (roughly grades 9-12). Ensembles compete in strings, winds, brass, and piano-ensemble categories over a three-day event at the University of Notre Dame. Junior Division prizes include Gold ($2,500), Silver ($2,000), and Bronze ($1,500) medals per category, plus special ensemble awards, from a total pool exceeding $60,000 across all divisions.

Who can apply

FieldsMusic - Chamber Ensemble

Logistics

AwardsJunior Division: Gold $2,500 / Silver $2,000 / Bronze $1,500 per category; $500 American Brass Quintet ensemble prize; $800 Kenneth Geoffroy Memorial Award (local ensembles); $500 Horszowski Trio piano-ensemble prize.

Applying

You submitChamber ensembles apply and submit an audition according to the Junior Division Rulebook.