Northern Illinois University
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Office of External Programs

Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, 2024

This intensive music program brings together some of the best high school string chamber ensembles in Illinois. Students have the opportunity to work with NIU faculty members and the renowned Avalon String Quartet. Activities include:

• Faculty performance
• Group discussions
• Coaching sessions
• Master classes
• A final performance

The program takes place in the Music Building. Students stay in the nearby Holmes Student Center.

View a sample event schedule.

Registration

Cancellations

Please contact Kristin Sherman at ksherman2@niu.edu or 815-753-1450 for more information about refunds.

Staff

Students work with the Avalon String Quartet, one of the country's leading chamber music ensembles and NIU faculty.

• Blaise Magniere 
• Marie Wang 
• Anthony Devroye 
• Cheng-Hou Lee 
• Mathias Tacke