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The institute has a long history of excellence in preparing students in the art of chamber music performance. The combination of an outstanding faculty, a beautiful Finger Lakes setting, a rich musical environment, and talented students from all over the world makes the institute an exciting and rewarding experience.

The instructional program is coordinated by an experienced faculty who are skilled and caring teachers as well as exceptional performers. The institute has a daily schedule of quartet coaching by our distinguished faculty (including sessions with guest artists David Holland, Crispin Campbell, and members of the New Zealand String Quartet), independent quartet rehearsals, string orchestra rehearsals, performance seminars, technique classes for each instrument, and individual practice. Each student receives individual lessons from faculty members.

Many performances are given during the Chamber Music Institute, including orchestra concerts, student and faculty solo recitals, and student and faculty chamber music concerts. A special evening activity coordinated by Catherine McMichael will be the preparation and presentation of music theater segments. Each Friday evening the institute students perform on campus in a concert featuring the string orchestra and quartets. Parents and guests are invited.

The 25th year brings two outstanding chamber music ensembles to the institute — the New Zealand String Quartet and the Aurora Quintet. Members of both groups will give special performances, master classes, and quartet coaching.

Sharing music with the wider Ithaca community is also an important part of our experience. Chamber Music Institute groups have performed at local wineries, churches, the Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University, and other varied and unique settings. The Chamber Music Institute meets concurrently with the Suzuki Institutes, which also offer many faculty and student recitals.