About
AN IMMERSIVE CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM
Texas Chamber Music Institute (TCMI), founded by TCU School of Music faculty Juliette Herlin, Haerim Liz Lee, and Michael Bukhman, is a summer chamber music and collaborative piano training program. Geared towards pre-professional young musicians in both junior and senior age categories, TCMI provides intensive solo and ensemble training with world-class faculty, performance opportunities, workshops dedicated to developing skills necessary to be a versatile musician, wellness sessions, and more. The week will culminate with performances at the state-of-the-art Van Cliburn Concert Hall and PepsiCo Recital Hall at TCU.
Junior Program (age 12 – 18)
- Two one-hour individual lessons
- Five chamber music coachings
- Minimum of two hours of reserved practice time every morning
- Solo & Chamber Music masterclasses by renowned artists
- Workshops and Q&As
- Yoga for Musicians
- Solo & Chamber Music Recitals
Young Artists Program (age 18 and up):
- Two one-hour lessons
- Five chamber music coachings
- Solo & chamber music masterclasses by renowned artists
- Workshops on career development and entrepreneurship
- Yoga for musicians
- Solo & chamber music recitals
Ensemble-in-Residence Fellowships (age 18 and up):
- Full Tuition scholarship
- Featured Recital in Van Cliburn Concert Hall – professional video recording
- Daily Chamber Music Coachings
- Featured in guest chamber music masterclass
- Workshop on career development
- Yoga for musicians
Collaborative Piano Fellowships (age 18 and up):
- Full Tuition scholarship
- Multiple Performance opportunities to play in masterclasses and concerts
- Workshops on public speaking, career development, and entrepreneurship
- Yoga for musicians
- Opportunity to play in the solo recital
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00: Private lessons & Practice
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch Break
1:00 – 3:00: Chamber Music Rehearsal & Coaching
3:00 – 4:00: Break/Tea Time
4:00 – 5:30: Masterclasses/Workshops
6:00: Dinner
7:00: Concert/Evening activity