Applications Now Open for the 2026-2027 CMC TWO Program

Chamber Music Charleston (CMC) is now accepting applications for CMC TWO, a chamber music mentoring program for accomplished student string musicians.   Students will be provided with the opportunity to grow as chamber musicians while performing outreach activities, participating in masterclasses, and performing concerts.

For the 2026-2027 season we are only accepting applications from High School string and piano students.  Pre-formed groups have the greatest chance to be selected for participation.  Please email sandra@chambermusiccharleston.org if you have any questions.

TO APPLY:

Fill out the google form at https://forms.gle/riZrU1JtXMHNmCKy5

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026 but spots may be filled on a rolling basis.  Early submission is encouraged.

CMC TWO musicians will receive:

– Coaching sessions with core musicians of Chamber Music Charleston.

– Opportunity to participate in masterclasses with guest artists

– Performance opportunities in the greater Charleston community.

– Volunteer opportunities.

CMC TWO musicians will be required to:

– Prepare their individual parts to the best of their ability.

– Rehearse regularly with their ensemble (scheduled at their convenience).

– Attend all CMC TWO scheduled coachings and performances, participate in at least two outreach activities.

– Assist in the marketing and promotion of CMC TWO performances.

Time commitment:

– Coachings will take place on average twice a month on Sunday mornings (at 9am, 10am, 11am) at Charleston Stage’s West Ashley Theater Center between August and May.

– Ensembles will be required to rehearse on their own in between coachings.

– Two main public performances will be scheduled each season (one in the Fall, one in the Spring).

Students will be selected through application and either in-person or Zoom interview.  Preformed ensembles are encouraged, but we also allow individuals to apply.  Pre-formed ensembles are not required to have worked together in the past: the purpose of encouraging a pre-formed ensemble is that students will be able to find like-minded students with similar scheduling availability and complimentary personalities to perform and rehearse with.

Through the generosity of Chamber Music Charleston sponsors, there is no fee to participate in this program.

To learn more and to request an application, please contact Sandra Nikolajevs at sandra@chambermusiccharleston.org or visit https://www.chambermusiccharleston.org/cmc-two/

* CMC is an approved SOA Service Organization and hours for outreach concerts and other volunteer activities may be considered for volunteer hours.