2025-26 CHMI Application

2025-26 Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute Application

Complete this application if you would like to join the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute for the 2025-26 academic year.
Please record yourself playing the required materials listed below and upload the video to YouTube.

Audition Requirements

Please prepare two contrasting solo pieces (e.g. concerto, etude, or showpiece) – with or without an accompanist – that demonstrates technical and interpretive accomplishment.

Recording Instructions
1. Start your video by stating your full name and which program you are auditioning for.
2. When uploading the video to YouTube, make sure the video is marked unlisted or public.
3. The audition recording must be made continuously and without cuts. We want to see a true depiction of how well you can play.

Student's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Email Address*
This email will be used for all correspondence related to the application.
Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Grade (Fall 2025)*
Age (as of September 1, 2025)*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Student's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Daytime School*

Which ensemble(s) are you applying for? Select all that apply.*

Intro to Chamber MusicChamber Music InstituteHonors Chamber Music Program
Applicant's Primary Instrument*
Total Years Played*
Name of Current Private Instructor*
Type n/a if not applicable
Number of Years with Private Instructor*
Type n/a if not applicable
Instructor's Email*
Type n/a if not applicable

Applicant's Secondary Instrument (if applicable)
Please list all other instructors you have studied with, including number of years with instructor (e.g. John Smith, 4 years):*
Please list any previous chamber music experience, including program names and repertoire studied:*
Please list any competitions and/or festivals that you have participated in, as well as award or other honors that you have received:*

Submit your audition video below.

We recommend that applicants upload their audition video to Youtube and mark the video as "Unlisted". Paste the video link in the field below.
Audition Video Link*
Second Audition Video Link
Only submit second link if audition pieces were uploaded separately.
Honors Chamber Applications ONLY: Upload a recommendation from your music instructor here. Your instructor may also email the letter to the Community School office at cspa@colburnschool.edu.

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2025-26 Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute Application