Madeline Island Chamber Music

Madeline Island Chamber Music, A Program of MacPhail

MICM offers students considerable opportunities for group learning and music-making in a breathtaking island setting. 

Madeline Island Chamber Music is devoted to educating and nurturing the next generation of musicians through concentrated study and performance of chamber music on verdant, historic Madeline Island. The program also provides public performances, community education programs, and a residency program in the Twin Cities. Madeline Island Chamber Music is a nationally recognized model for education in chamber music. 

Applications Open for Summer 2024

Chamber Music for Winds

June 16 – June 22, 2024

Intensive wind program for ages 14-24 featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Chamber Music for Strings

June 23 – July 14, 2024

Intensive string quartet program for ages 14-24 featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Fellowship String Quartet Program

June 23 – July 28, 2024

Intensive string quartet program for ages 18-24 featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Fellowship Piano Program

July 14 – July 28, 2024

Intensive piano program for ages 18-24 featuring chamber music coaching, private instruction, and performances.

Faculty

2024 Madeline Island Performance Schedule

Coming soon!


History of Madeline Island Chamber Music 

Established in 1985 by Thomas M. George with substantial financial support from Mary Hulings Rice as a one-week camp for 20 high school musicians, the program has evolved to its current six-week structure serving over 70 extraordinarily talented high school, college, and graduate school string and woodwind musicians.

Teacher and a group of students playing violin
Two students carrying cellos on their back walking outside to a lodge
Two students playing violin on stage

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