String Quartet Fellowship

The CMI String Quartet Fellowship offers an exclusive chance for pre-formed quartets to engage in deep study with the acclaimed Escher Quartet in San Antonio, TX. This Quartet Fellowship provides exceptional performance, mentoring and coaching opportunities to musicians with a high level of experience and commitment to string quartet development.

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Fellowship Details

The CMI String Quartet Fellowship offers an exclusive chance for pre-formed quartets to engage in deep study with the acclaimed Escher Quartet in San Antonio, TX. This Quartet Fellowship provides exceptional performance, mentoring and coaching opportunities to musicians with a high level of experience and commitment to string quartet development.

The Escher String Quartet is a former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant. The ensemble serves as seasonal artists of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The members of the ESQ are: Adam Barnett-Hart and Brendan Speltz, violins, Pierre Lapointe, viola, and Brook Speltz, cello.

Learn more about The Escher String Quartet here.

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FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

  • Four (4) quartet coachings, one (1) with each member of the Escher String Quartet.
  • One (1) open masterclass with all members of the Escher String Quartet.
  • One (1) performance opportunity as part of the “Escher Quartet at the McNay” concert.
  • One (1) seminar in Chamber Music Career Development.
  • Free tuition, room, and board for all quartet members.
  • A fellowship stipend of $1000.00.
  • Travel Reimbursement of $500 for violinists and violists, and $1000 for cellists.
  • HD video recording of the quartet’s performances.
  • A photo session for the quartet with four (4) photos covered by CMI.

Applications now closed

Program Dates

January 6-12, 2025 (includes arrival and departure dates)

Program Eligibility

All members are at least 18 years Old

Important Dates

Application Deadline Extension: December 15, 2024
Acceptance Notification: December 20, 2024

Application Requirements

Short answers on ensemble goals
2 video recordings of contrasting works
Press material: biography, resume, headshots/photos

 Fees (non-refundable) 

Application: $350

Stipends & Reimbursements (per member)

Stipend: $1,000
Travel: $500 (+$500 for cello if flying)

Classical Music Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or veteran status in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other CMI-sponsored activities.

Applications closed

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