NEWFOUND CHAMBER WINDS CHAMBER MUSIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2026

June 8 – 16, 2026 | Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA

Newfound Chamber Winds: Chamber Music Fellowship Application

The NFCW Chamber Music Fellowship program is a summer workshop built upon our passion for sharing and creating music of the highest caliber. As part of the Newfound Chamber Winds Music Festival, the 2026 Chamber Music Fellowship Program will run simultaneously with the Tidewater Composition Workshop and the Conducting Fellowship Program to create meaningful, collaborative experiences between the NFCW Artist Faculty, the faculty composers, and Composition Fellows.

Up to four Chamber Music Fellows will be invited for each represented instrument in standard wind dectet instrumentation (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and French Horn).

Up to four Fellows will be invited on Saxophone, and saxophonists may apply as a pre-formed quartet.

Up to two Fellows will be invited on Double Bass.

All applications for fellowships should be at minimum a rising sophomore in college and demonstrate exceptional playing ability.  

Tuition: $950.00 (Scholarships available)

Audition Repertoire: Two selections of the applicant's choice (solo -or- with piano accompaniment). The review committee recommends that, at minimum, one of the two selected pieces have been composed during the late 20th or 21st centuries, though this is not a requirement. 

Additional Program Highlights:

• Ample rehearsal time on assigned works

• Professional video recording of live performances

• Private and group lessons with NFCW Artist Faculty

• Seminars on a wide range of topics, including: Career Building, Conductor/Performer Etiquette, Presentations by NFCW Artist Faculty, Presentations by Tidewater Composition Workshop participant composers, Q&A Session w/ Composition Workshop faculty David Biedenbender and Viet Cuong, Public Speaking to Audiences, and Writing Program Notes

Festival Housing:

On-campus dorm housing is available at the cost of $590 for Sunday June 7 - Wednesday, June 17 (arrival/departure dates). 

A number of off-campus housing options are also available (to be arranged privately by the participant). 

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2026, but applications will be accepted until all spots are filled. Participants will be notified of their acceptance via email by February 15.

Contact us if you have any questions: newfoundchamberwinds@gmail.com