Saint Paul Chamber Music Institute
June 29-July 6, 2025
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Applications Open November 15, 2024Institute Arrival Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Institute Departure Date: Sunday, July 6
2023 SPCMI Collaboration Concert featuring members of the Jasper String Quartet with SPCMI students.
The Saint Paul Chamber Music Institute (SPCMI) is a unique chamber music program in which pre-college and college players deeply explore two works of chamber music - one with the special opportunity of rehearsing daily and performing in an ensemble with members of the Jasper String Quartet, and the second in an ensemble with fellow SPCMI students.
Music-making skills including interpretation, ensemble technique, listening, and communication with an audience are emphasized. At the same time, we promote citizenship skills related to responsibility to others, encouraging positive group dynamics, and collaborative problem solving. Students participate in masterclasses and coachings from world-renowned faculty, attend SPCMI faculty performances, and perform in the SPCMI Collaboration Concert with members of the Jasper String Quartet.
“It was a great camp and I had so much fun making friends, rehearsing
together, and playing in the final concert of the SPCMI!”
“I appreciated the opportunity to work with members of the Jasper Quartet
and play in an ensemble with them. I feel like that's where I learned the
most and improved my musicality and rehearsal skills. I also liked the
evening activities like ultimate and the arcade because it allowed us to
experience something new. I also liked the masterclass and hearing how
Tom and the Jasper Quartet would give them advice on sound projection in
the hall.”
2024 SPCMI Photos
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Private instructor reference contact information. Teachers may submit a letter of recommendation (PDF) or fill out the recommendation form here.
Student audition video: 5-10 minutes of representative playing; 2 contrasting pieces preferred (link to YouTube, Vimeo, or file in Google Drive)
Non-refundable $75 application fee
TUITION
$1800 (includes room & board)
Financial aid is available. Learn more or apply for financial aid.
2025 SPCMI is funded in part by the Anna M. Heilmaier Foundation.
ELIGIBILITY
Pre-college, college, and graduate students (ages 12-22)
String students and pianists
Individuals or pre-formed groups (pre-formed groups receive 10% tuition discount)
Enrollment is limited. Early application is strongly encouraged.
HOUSING
Students are housed in single rooms in the dorms of the University of St. Thomas.
Room and board, meals, and transportation between dorms and lesson/coaching/performance locations are included in the listed tuition price (TBD).
TRANSPORTATION
Students should plan to arrive on Sunday, June 29 and depart on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Transportation to and from the MSP airport is provided by SJSM-SPCM.
Students arriving by car will receive detailed parking and drop-off information. Free parking is available at the dorm and performance locations throughout the duration of the SPCMI.
2025 SPCMI FACULTY
Tom Rosenberg, Cello
J Freivogel, Violin
Jasper String Quartet
Andrew Gonzalez, Viola
Jasper String Quartet
Rachel Henderson Freivogel, Cello
Jasper String Quartet
Karen Kim, Violin
Jasper String Quartet
SPCMI Curriculum
Students receive daily chamber music coaching and three private lessons with world-renowned faculty. Numerous solo and chamber music masterclasses are offered by faculty and guest artists. Student performances include solo and chamber music concerts. Depending on scheduling, attendance at other concerts or special events in the Twin Cities may be arranged.
Detailed 2025 Curriculum & Schedule Available Soon.
Student in performance with the Jasper String Quartet
Jasper String Quartet coaching
Steve Tenenbom masterclass
Student in performance with the Jasper String Quartet