YOUNG ARTIST CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM (YACMP)

FOR PIANO, FLUTE, AND STRINGS

nOW aCCEPTING aPPLICATIONS!

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Program Overview

The Young Artist Chamber Music Program (YACMP) is a high-level chamber music initiative presented by the New Asia Chamber Music Society (NACMS). Designed for exceptionally talented young musicians specializing in strings, piano, and flute, the program provides intensive chamber music training, professional mentorship, and performance opportunities throughout the 2026 season.

Participants may apply as individual musicians or as pre-formed ensembles. Selected musicians will be placed into chamber groups and paired with distinguished NACMS faculty artists, who serve as both ensemble collaborators and artistic mentors.

Through regular rehearsals, coachings, and collaborative exploration of repertoire, participants gain invaluable experience working closely with professional musicians while developing their ensemble skills at a high artistic level.

The program culminates in a finale concert in December 2026, and select ensembles may be invited to perform at the New Asia Chamber Music Society Annual Gala in the following season.


Eligibility

  • Applicants must be ages 8-18 as of April 1st, 2026.

  • Open to musicians studying violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, and clarinet.

  • Applicants may apply individually or as pre-formed ensembles.

Program Structure

Coaching & Mentorship

Participants receive intensive chamber music training through:

  • Ten (10) bi-weekly coachings and rehearsals

  • Mentorship from NACMS faculty artists

  • Collaborative rehearsal and repertoire development

  • Professional-level chamber music coaching

Performance Opportunities

Participants will have multiple opportunities to perform throughout the program:

  • YACMP Finale Concert (December 2026 – details to be announced)

  • New Asia CMS Outreach Concerts

  • New Asia CMS Annual Gala Performance (selected ensembles)

Festival Partnership & Scholarship Opportunity

In partnership with the 4 Strings Music Festival, a chamber music festival dedicated to string players and aligned with NACMS’s educational mission, YACMP participants are eligible to compete for a scholarship to attend the festival.

Community Outreach & Educational Mission

The Young Artist Chamber Music Program (YACMP) is a core component of NACMS’s Community Outreach and Educational Programs. The program reflects the organization’s commitment to artistic excellence, mentorship, and community engagement, providing young musicians with meaningful opportunities for artistic growth and public performance.

YACMP Faculty

Violin

Rose Hsien
Keiko Tokunaga
Emilie-Anne Gendron
Yun Lee

Viola

Andy Lin
Matthew Cohen

Cello

Shu-Wei Tseng
Grace Ho

Clarinet

Yu-Ting Cheng

Piano

Kelly Lin
Richarlitta Yiu

Flute

Sookyung Park

Program Tuition

Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
Program Tuition (if accepted): $1,200

How to Apply

Applicants may apply as individual musicians or pre-formed ensembles.

Application Requirements

Applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Personal and contact information

  • Musical background and biography

  • Chamber music experience

  • Recent solo repertoire (3–5 works)

  • Chamber repertoire performed

  • Recording submission (YouTube or Vimeo link)

  • Preferred chamber instrumentation

  • Proposed repertoire (for pre-formed ensembles)

Recording Submission

Applicants must submit a video recording (solo or chamber music) including:

  • Composer

  • Work title

  • Movement

  • Recording date

Application Review

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.


Submit your application via the online form below

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After submitting the form, applicants must complete the $100 application fee payment for their application to be reviewed.

Program Inquiries

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Tsung-Yu (Benjamin) Tsai
Program Director, Young Artist Chamber Music Program
📧 yacmp@newasiacms.org

FAQ

Q: How will the rehearsal and coaching schedules be determined?

A: The timing of rehearsals and coaching sessions will be collaboratively determined by students and faculty to ensure that they accommodate everyone's availability.

Q: Where will rehearsals and coaching sessions take place?

A: Students and faculty will have the flexibility to choose a location that best suits their needs. Additionally, for logistical convenience, NACMS will offer the option of renting the Piano Piano Studio (https://www.pianopianostudios.com).