Fischoff National Chamber Music Association

Lift Every Voice Concert
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Joshi Performance Hall, Indiana University South Bend, 1825 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46615, United States
The Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition’s annual Lift Every Voice Prize was created to celebrate historically underrepresented voices in the chamber music world. The 2024 Fischoff Lift Every Voice Prize is awarded to one Senior Division Strings ensemble and one Senior Division Winds ensemble for the best performance of a work by a historically underrepresented composer within the chamber music world. This year’s prize focused on performances of works by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Latino or women composers.
Join us for this year’s Lift Every Voice panel discussion, award ceremony, performance, and public reception, marking the beginning of this year’s competition at the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at Indiana University South Bend.
6:00 PM
Dr. Kevin Kwan Loucks, CEO of Chamber Music America, will lead a panel discussion featuring Rochelle Sennet DMA, Alfred J. Guillaume, Jr. PhD, and Dr. Marvin Curtis EdD.
7:00 PM
Awards ceremony and recital followed by a public reception.

The Lift Every Voice Prizes are generously underwritten by:
Senior String – $1500
Sponsored by Alfred J. Guillaume, Jr. & Melanie Smith-Guillaume
Dr. Guillaume is a Fischoff Board Member and the Chair of Fischoff’s Equity, Diveristy & Inclusion Committee.
Senior Wind – $1500
Sponsored by Dr. Marvin Curtis
Dr. Curtis is a Fischoff Board member and member of Fischoff’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

51st Annual Fischoff Competition
2024-05-10 08:00 - 2024-05-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Join us for Fischoff’s 51st Annual Fischoff Chamber Music Competition at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and O’Neill Hall of Music. Starting Thursday, May 9th, 2024 with the 3rd annual Lift Every Voice Concert and ending with the Gold Medal Concert on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. This is a weekend full of truly breathtaking performances! All performances are free & open to the public.

2024 Gold Medal Concert
2024-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Join us to hear world-class chamber music by some of the best young chamber music ensembles from around the world! Fischoff’s Gold Medal Concert takes place on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 4 PM at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center with performances by each of the Gold Medal Winners from the Junior and Senior Divisions.
Experience the two Senior Division Gold Medalists duke it out in one final play off for the Fischoff Grand Prize, an award with a $15,000 cash prize and more in tours and concerts. The event is free and open to the public.

Fischoff Chamber Music Academy: Pam & Dan Chipman Year-End Recital
2024-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | LaBar Recital Hall, O'Neill Hall of Music, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
All are invited to the final Fischoff Chamber Music Academy recital honoring Pam & Dan Chipman for their transformational gift to this wonderful educational program. Hear Academy ensembles perform their capstone performance at the stunning LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music, University of Notre Dame. This concert will include the music of Grady, Dvořák, Dubois Foley, Clarke, Verdi, Fuchs, J.S. Bach, Stamitz, and Schubert performed by The Sunshine Quartet, Music For, SBYSO Trumpet Quartet, Goshen Trio, Sonorous Sisterhood, Elkhart Blue String Quartet, and Elkhart Gold String Quartet. Seniors and the Geoffroy Prize winners will be recognized, before coming together for a ceremony for all participants and a public reception.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Time & Location
Sunday, June 2 @ 2 pm
LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music
University of Notre Dame

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive 2024
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-14 | IN
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association is proud to partner with Saint Mary’s College to present the 2024 Summer Chamber Music Intensive. This summer Intensive brings together young musicians and renowned professionals in a five-day intensive program of chamber music study, masterclasses, workshops, solo and ensemble performances, and community engagement opportunities. With the beauty of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN as a backdrop, the 2024 Fischoff Chamber Music Intensive will be a transformative musical experience for our students!
The 2024 Summer Intensive will take place Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14. Learn more here.

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive: Thalea String Quartet Welcome Concert
2024-06-10 13:00 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, Saint Mary’s College, Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Please join us as we kick off the Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive with a welcome concert by the Thalea String Quartet! Our quartet-in-residence will perform music by Haydn, Zieg, Yee, and Riley!
Program:
String Quartet in B flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, “Sunrise” I. Allegro con spirit, Joseph Haydn
On Ecofeminism, II. Primatology, Alyson Zieg
Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector, Terry Riley
Something Golden, Andrew Yee
Time & Location
Monday, June 10
1:00-1:45 PM
Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive: Colour of Anyhow Guest Artist Recital
2024-06-11 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, Saint Mary’s College, Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Please join us for a duo performance by members of Thalea String Quartet, Kumiko Sakamoto and Christopher Whitley.
Inspired by their shared love of Canadian folk music, pop, and Western classical music, Colour of Anyhow draws on a wide array of musical influences to celebrate the songs, stories, and experiences that bring us together. The duo’s original arrangements feature violin, voice, guitar, and electronic elements, creating musical and stylistic through lines that connect centuries of musical traditions.
Seeking an outlet for their many musical interests, Sakamoto and Whitley formed their duo in 2020 for a series of virtual “at home” performances, including a livestream for the National Art Centre’s #CanadaPerforms series. Upcoming projects include explorations of the music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Nico Muhly, and Thomas Morley, a concerto for two violins by composer Vincent Ho, and an original Colour of Anyhow composition commissioned by artist Deborah Forbes for her site-specific installation Sea Jellies, premiering in August 2025.
Time & Location
Tuesday, June 11
1:00-1:30 PM
Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive: Student Showcase Concert I
2024-06-11 16:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, Saint Mary’s College, Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Please join us for a Student Showcase Concert I featuring talented students from the Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive. Our students will demonstrate their exceptional talents and skills, accompanied by the Intensive’s esteemed collaborative pianist, Ellis Anderson.
Performers:
Leila Browning (violin), Simeon Wilson (violin), Thaelia Schommer-Pries (cello), Joanna Jong (violin), Samuel Burden (clarinet), Abigail Kang (violin), Catherine Lutz (violin), and Adah Gaby (cello)
Time & Location
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
4:00-4:45 PM
Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive: Student Showcase Concert II
2024-06-12 13:00 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, Saint Mary’s College, Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Please join us for a Student Showcase Concert II featuring talented students from the Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive. Our students will demonstrate their exceptional talents and skills.
Performers:
Preston Grimmer (piano), Elizabeth Huff (piano), Elizabeth Huff (piano), Vinayak Vikram (soprano recorder), Braden Miesse (piano), and Ignatius Caro (piano)
Time & Location
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
1:00-1:45 PM
Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts
Saint Mary’s College

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive: Thalea String Quartet with Kevin Kwan Loucks, piano Guest Artist Recital
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, Saint Mary’s College, Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Join us for an evening of enchanting and inspiring chamber music by the quartet-in-residence, Thalea String Quartet with guest artist faculty Kevin Kwan Loucks on piano.
“Thalea never failed to deliver a stirring performance” (Calgary Herald); The Thalea String Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. Click HERE to learn more about the Thalea String Quartet.
Pianist Kevin Kwan Loucks enjoys a multifaceted career as an international concert artist, educator, and arts entrepreneur. He has been described as “impeccable” (La Presse, Montreal), “a shining talent” (Völser Zeitung, Italy), and “a pianist of exhilarating polish, unity and engagement” (The Orange County Register, California). Click HERE to learn more about Kevin Kwan Loucks.

Program:
String Quartet in B flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, “Sunrise” I. Allegro con spirit, Joseph Haydn
Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector, Terry Riley
Something Golden, Andrew Yee
– Intermission –

Piano Quintet in A minor, Edward Elgar

Time & Location:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 PM
Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive: Final Concert & Community Reception
2024-06-14 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Little Theatre, Saint Mary’s College, Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
We are excited to invite you to join us for our incredible Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive Ensembles’ Final Concert. Our Intensive ensembles will present works by Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, Jesse Montgomery, Camila Cabello, and more! This concert is the perfect opportunity to experience the exceptional talent and hard work of our Intensive students, showcased through a diverse and captivating repertoire.
Following the concert will be a community reception with free food, drink, and conversation!
Please RSVP HERE for the reception by Wednesday, June 12.
Time & Location
Friday, June 14
3:30-5:00 PM
Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

WNIT PBS Broadcast - 2024 Gold Medal Concert
2024-07-05 21:00 - 22:30, 2024-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Tune into WNIT PBS 34.1 (Comcast Channel 191) to listen to the Gold Medal Concert from the 2024 Fischoff Competition!

WNIT PBS Broadcast – 2024 Gold Medal Concert
2024-07-21 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Tune into WNIT PBS 34.2 (Comcast Channel 371) to listen to the Gold Medal Concert from the 2024 Fischoff Competition!

Fischoff Academy Performance @ DTSB Art Beat
2024-08-10 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, Indiana, 46617, United States
August 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association at Downtown South Bend’s Art Beat
Variety Stage, Downtown South Bend, IN
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy students will perform works by Seitz, J.S. Bach, Ysaÿe, and Haydn on the Variety Stage from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Come visit us anytime between 11 AM and 7 PM at booth 207 on the east side of Howard Park (section D in the map below). We’d love to tell you about Double Gold Tour events coming in September and November and provide information about the Chamber Music Academy!

LOTUS Quartet Gold Medal Tour
2024-09-19 - 2024-10-01 | IN
2024 Fischoff Competition Winds Gold Medal Winner LOTUS Quartet returns to the Midwest for their Gold Medal Tour.
Hailing from Arizona State University, LOTUS Quartet, comprising members GianCarlo Lay (soprano saxophone), Johnathan Lee (alto saxophone), Keegan Ewan (tenor saxophone), and Jerick Meagher (baritone saxophone), stands dedicated to exemplary performances and community engagement. Since their founding in 2022, this ensemble has garnered acclaim for their performances and active involvement in the cultural landscape of the Phoenix community.
The LOTUS Quartet’s musical repertoire spans a diverse range of repertoire, eliciting joy among audiences and chamber music competition juries alike. Prior to winning the Winds Gold Medal at Fischoff’s 51st Annual Chamber Music Competition, the quartet was awarded 1st Place in the 2023 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition and Grand Prize for Best Chamber Music Performance in the 2023 Arizona International Music Competition.
Distinguished by their seamless transitions across a spectrum of genres, including classical, jazz, and pop, the LOTUS Quartet is dedicated to forging a profound connection with their audience. Their mission extends beyond mere entertainment, as they strive to create a remarkable and personalized experience for all who partake in their musical journey. Through their artistry, the LOTUS Quartet seeks to elevate the concert experience, leaving an indelible impression on the hearts of their listeners.
Members of the LOTUS Quartet are all undergraduate music students studying with Christopher Creviston.
Website: lotusquartet.com
YouTube: @lotusquartet
Instagram: @lotus_quartet
Learn more about Fischoff’s Double Gold Tour.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 20
Educational outreach program, Mishawaka, IN & Granger, IN
Notre Dame College of Arts & Letters Advisory Council, Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN
Saturday, September 21
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy outreach program, Granger, IN
Sunday, September 22, 7:00 PM (EST)
Andrews University, Howard Performing Arts Series, Berrien Springs, MI
Monday, September 23
Various educational outreach programs, Mishawaka & South Bend, IN
Community Program & Discussion at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
Tuesday, September 24
Various educational outreach programs, St. Joseph, MI
Wednesday, September 25, 12:15 PM (CST)
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series, Chicago, IL
Broadcast live on WFMT 98.7FM and streamed live at www.wfmt.com
Thursday, September 26
Various education outreach in partnership with Civic Music Association, Des Moines, IA
Friday, September 27
Masterclass with students at Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Civic Music Association, Concert at Sheslow Auditorium, Des Moines, IA, 7:30 PM (CST)
Sunday, September 29, 4:00 PM
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Artists Series,
LaBar Family Recital Hall, O’Neill Music Center University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Tuesday, September 29 – Wednesday, October 1
Recording at Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, IN

LOTUS Quartet: Andrews University, Howard Performing Arts Series
2024-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | IN
LOTUS Quartet performs at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, in the Howard Performing Arts Series for their Gold Medal Tour.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
7:00 PM (EST)
Purchase tickets at: https://howard.andrews.edu/

LOTUS Quartet: Community Program & Discussion at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS)
2024-09-23 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | IN
LOTUS Quartet presents a community program and discussion at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in their Gold Medal Tour. This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, September 23, 7:30 PM (EST)
3003 Benham Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517

LOTUS Quartet: Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series
2024-09-25 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | IN
LOTUS Quartet performs in the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago, IL for their Gold Medal Tour. The performance will be broadcast live on WFMT 98.7FM and streamed live at www.wfmt.comwww.wfmt.com.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12:15 PM (CST)/1:15 PM (EST)
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago – 55 E. Wacker Drive
Program:
Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) – Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populaire (1934) (8’)
Fernande Decruck (1896-1954) – Variations Saxophoniques (1939) (8’)
I. ​Andante espressivo
II. Stesso Tempo, molto espressivo e sostenuto
V. Allegro moderato energico
VI. Allegro ma non troppo
X. Moderato e senza rigore, molto espressivo
XII. Fugue – Allegro moderato con ritmo
Takuma Itoh (b. 1984) – Sunburnt (2017) (8’)
Joel Love (b. 1980) – In Memoriam (2015) (12’)
I. Threnody
II. Adieu

LOTUS Quartet: Drake University
2024-09-27 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | IN
LOTUS Quartet performs at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University for their Gold Medal Tour.
Friday, September 27, 7:30 PM (CST)
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University
2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
Purchase tickets at: https://calendar.drake.edu/sheslow_auditorium

LOTUS Quartet at the University of Notre Dame
2024-09-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | LaBar Recital Hall, O'Neill Hall of Music, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
LOTUS Quartet, the 2024 Fischoff Senior Winds Gold Medal winner, performs in their Double Gold tour at the University of Notre Dame on September 29 at 4:00 pm in the LaBar Family Recital Hall.
Purchase tickets at: https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17066/lotus-quartet/

Trio Azura Gold Medal Tour
2024-10-29 - 2024-11-08 | IN
2024 Fischoff Competition Grand Prize and Senior Strings Gold Medal Winner Trio Azura returns to the Midwest for their Gold Medal Tour!
Trio Azura was founded in 2022 at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, USA. violinist DunVan McDougall, cellist Yejin Hong, and pianist Yanfeng (Tony) Bai, currently study with renowned faculty Fabio Bidini, Martin Beaver and Clive Greensmith. Trio Azura won the Grand Prize and Gold Medal in the 51st Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. As part of the grand prize, the trio will complete tours in the US Midwest and Italy. Trio Azura was also awarded the Lift Every Voice Prize for the best performance of a work by an underrepresented composer, and the Horszowski Trio Prize, with an invitation to the Mimir Festival in Fort Worth, Texas.
The word Azura comes from the color azure blue, and represents their school color and their musical sensitivity. Despite being formed only recently, Trio Azura has built an incredible chemistry and developed a comprehensive repertoire. They are active performers in Los Angeles; concert engagements have included the Colburn School’s weekly recital and chamber music series, as well as other venues such as St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and The California Club. They have participated in masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artists, such as pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Orion Weiss and Pedja Mužijević, and cellist Nicholas Tzavaras. In 2023, Trio Azura participated in the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, where they were awarded the “Rotary Club of Siena” scholarship and performed in recital with Clive Greensmith. Trio Azura was also selected to participate in the 2023 ARD International Music Competition. Individually, they have won numerous accolades.
Music aside, they enjoy finding the most delicious food in town as a post-rehearsal treat.
Website: trioazura.com
Instagram: @trio_azura
Learn more about Fischoff’s Double Gold Tour.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, October 30, 12:15 PM (Central Time)
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series, Chicago, IL
Broadcast live on WFMT 98.7FM
Thursday, October 31
Educational outreach at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI
Public Radio Interview & performance (10-11 AM Eastern Time)
Friday, November 1
Chamber music coaching at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI
Concert, 7:30 PM (Eastern) – free and open to the public
Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall
Sunday, November 3, 4:00 PM
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Artists Series,
LaBar Family Recital Hall, O’Neill Music Center University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Monday, November 4
Various education outreach, St. Joseph, MI
Tuesday, November 5
Various education outreach, Goshen, IN
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy Masterclass
Wednesday, November 6
Various education outreach, Elkhart and South Bend, IN
Thursday, November 7
Educational outreach at the Trinity School at Greenlawn, South Bend, IN
Private evening soirée

Trio Azura: Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series Performance
2024-10-30 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | IN
Trio Azura performs in the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series presented by Classical Music Chicago in Chicago, IL for their Gold Medal Tour. The performance will be broadcast live on WFMT 98.7FM.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:15 PM (CST)/1:15 PM (EST)
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago – 55 E. Wacker Drive

Trio Azura: Interlochen Center for the Arts
2024-11-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | IN
Trio Azura performs at the Interlochen Center for the Arts for their Gold Medal Tour. Free and open to the public – no tickets required.
Friday, November 1, 7:30 PM (Eastern)
Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall
Eugene Ormandy Ave, Interlochen, MI 49643

Trio Azura at the University of Notre Dame
2024-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | LaBar Recital Hall, O'Neill Hall of Music, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Trio Azura, the 2024 Fischoff Senior String Gold Medal and Grand Prize winner, performs in their Double Gold Tour at the University of Notre Dame on November 3 at 4:00 pm in the LaBar Family Recital Hall.
Purchase tickets at: https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17091/trio-azura/

Fischoff's S.A.M. I Am (Stories & Music) with Lineage Percussion @ St. Joe County Public Library
2024-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph Public Library Main, 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Lineage Percussion will perform an interactive musical retelling of Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard at the St. Joe County Public Library Community Learning Center on Saturday, November 23rd. All hands on deck as we scrape, strike and shake our way through this family favorite book!

Fischoff’s S.A.M. I Am, Stories & Music program, reinforces the joy of reading through the power of music. Don’t miss award winning Fischoff alumni, Lineage Percussion, host Fischoff’s Stories & Music program featuring an interactive musical retelling of Miss Nelson is Missing, based upon Harry Allard’s hilarious book about the naughty students in Room 207 who meet their match in a surprise substitute teacher.
11am-12pm: Free, all ages performance in Leighton Auditorium
12pm-1pm: Hands-on activities, book giveaway and meet and greet with Lineage Percussion in the Community Center Ballroom
This Fischoff Arts-in-Education Residency performance is generously made possible by The Shein Trust and Anonymous.

Percussion Workshop with Lineage Percussion
2024-11-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IN
Join Fischoff’s 2024 Ann Divine Educator Award winner, Lineage Percussion, for a hands-on percussion workshop for high school percussionists!

Hands-On Experience

Participate in a hands-on rhythm workshop.

Performance, Meet the Artist, and Q&A

Hear Lineage Percussion perform and ask them questions about music and life as a percussionist.

What to bring:
Bring your drum practice pad and sticks. Limited drum pads are available to borrow.
Lineage will discuss the ways to:

incorporate drumline rhythmic coordination into chamber playing
vocalize subdivisions
move your feet in time
play rhythms cleanly
interpret rhythms identically and breathe together

Reserve your spot by registering online at: https://bit.ly/3zt5xtM or by scanning the QR code.

Date & Location
Sunday, November 24, 2024
2:00-3:00 PM
Penn High School
56100 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Enter at Door C
About Lineage:
Lineage Percussion made history in 2016 as winners of the Bronze Medal at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, becoming the first percussionists to be selected as a senior-division finalist. Honored again, Lineage has been named Fischoff’s 2024 Ann Divine Educator Award Winner recognizing them for their outstanding and imaginative programming for kids.

2025 Winter Gala: A Stellar Night
2025-02-01 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Palais Royale, 105 W Colfax St, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Step into a galaxy of wonder and join Fischoff for an unforgettable evening of cosmic elegance and extraordinary music! Celebrate the brilliance of chamber music with the acclaimed Verona Quartet, 2013 Fischoff Competition winners and 2020 Cleveland Quartet Award Recipient, as they take the stage for a performance that’s truly out of this world. We invite you to embark on a journey among the stars, celebrating music, community, and the memories that shine bright in the Fischoff constellation.
Gala proceeds will fund the 52nd Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the largest and longest-running chamber music competition in the nation, and innovative music education programs for children throughout the region.

EVENT DETAILS
Black tie & celestial elegance encouraged
Complimentary valet service
Menu & decorations by the Beiger Mansion

PROGRAM
6:00 PM – Cocktails
7:00 PM – Dinner
curated by the Beiger Mansion, catered by Navarre Hospitality Group
8:30 PM – Performance by the Verona Quartet
9:00 PM – Fund-A-Need and Live Auction

AUCTION ITEMS

One-of-a-kind sculpture by Tuck Langland
Wine dinner for eight at Cascade restaurant
Grand soirée featuring Fischoff Competition winners and catered by the Beiger Mansion

GALA COMMITTEE
Dr. Alfred Guillaume, Jr., Dr. Gail English, Dr. Mary Harder, Sue Neeb, Dennis Slade, Dr. Scott Campbell, Geneviéve Carreño, Megan Simmons

TICKETS
Individual Ticket: $250.00
Patron Ticket: $350.00
• Acknowledgement in the Gala event program and annual competition program book
Platinum Sponsor: $25,000.00
• Front row dinner table seating (2 tables of 10)
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate logo on Fischoff’s 2025 Music Education materials
• Full-page premium placement ad in 2025 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
• Featured social media recognition
Gold Sponsor: $10,000.00
• Front row dinner table seating for 10
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate logo on Fischoff’s 2025 Music Education materials
• Full-page premium placement ad in 2025 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
Silver Sponsor: $5,000.00
• Dinner table seating for 8
• Prominent corporate logo displayed at Gala
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate logo on Fischoff’s 2025 Music Education materials
• Half-page ad in 2025 Fischoff Competition program book (local/national distribution)
Bronze Sponsor: $3,500.00
• Dinner table seating for 8
• Corporate name/logo listed in printed dinner program
• Corporate name/logo featured on Fischoff website homepage
• Corporate logo on Fischoff’s 2025 Music Education materials

Thank you to our 2025 Gala Sponsors:
Platinum:

Silver:

Bronze:

Patrons:
Doug McMillen, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (IUSB)
Jill Pearon, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (IUSB)
Dr. Gail English & Dr. Nels Leininger
Harriet Hamer & Abram Bergen
Catherine & Scott Hill
Randy Kelly

Chamber Music America's 2025 National Conference Featured Event: Celebrating Fischoff
2025-02-15 | IN
Save the date for an amazing evening celebrating Fischoff’s legacy and impact. The event will feature an incredible dinner with performances, followed by more celebratory performances in Stude Concert Hall. It’s going to be a memorable night – See you in Houston!
Learn more about CMA’s 2025 National Conference here. Registration for the conference will open in fall 2024.
Who: All Friends of Fischoff, Fischoff Laureates, Alumni
What: Chamber Music America’s 2025 National Conference Featured Event: Celebrating Fischoff
When: Evening of February 15
Where: The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University

Academy Concert Series Performance @ Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
2025-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IN
