Fischoff National Chamber Music Association

06/11/2026

Our Peer Ambassadors for Chamber Music were busy bringing the joy of music to classrooms during the Fischoff Competition! 🌟 These talented young musicians from Fischoff’s Junior Division are not only sharing their passion for music but also inspiring the next generation of music-makers and enthusiasts. With vibrant performances and interactive sessions, students got a front-row seat to the world of chamber music 🎶

A big thank you to our Peer Ambassadors for their dedication and for making music accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

06/10/2026

One month since the 2026 Fischoff Competition 🥹🎶

Performance videos are being uploaded to our YouTube channel throughout the summer and fall. The Saturday and Sunday livestreams are available to rewatch any time!

📸: Peter Ringenberg

06/08/2026

Fischoff would like to give a special thank you to Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN for providing rehearsal space for our ensembles during the 2026 Competition! We are so grateful for your collaboration and support of chamber music excellence. 🙌

05/20/2026

Thank you to our Competition Sponsors & Partners, Foundation Sponsors, Platinum Sponsors, Joseph E. Fischoff Circle Members, and Program Book Advertisers for making the 2026 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition possible! We couldn't do it without you.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP - Lift Every Voice Performance Sponsor
Notre Dame College of Arts & Letters - Gold Medal Concert Sponsor
Visit South Bend
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
PBS Michiana - WNIT - Media Sponsor & Livestream Producer
Indiana Arts Commission
Community Foundation of Elkhart County
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, Indiana
University of Notre Dame

05/17/2026

Our Education Director, Kara Kane, speaks about our PACMAN program opportunity for Junior Division competitors to engage in educational outreach at local elementary schools during competition weekend! ❤️

🎶: 2026 Junior Strings Gold Medalist, Alpaca Quartet, Final round performance of Beethoven op. 59 no. 3

05/16/2026

It was a pleasure to speak with Kent Fulmer about our annual Chamber Music Competition, which took place last weekend!

WVPE's Kent Fulmer talks with Josh Aerie, Executive Director of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association and Geneviéve Carreño, Marketing Director & Program Manager about this year's competition.

05/16/2026

Featuring our 2026 competition's most unique ensemble: , Senior Strings semifinalists dedicated to showcasing and highlighting the art of classical mandolin quartet ✨

We always love to see creative artistry and instrumentations represented at Fischoff!

05/15/2026

Meet ! At just age 11, they were our youngest competitors at the 2026 edition of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition 🙌🥳

The future of chamber music is truly bright! ✨

05/13/2026

Already nostalgic for a beautiful weekend 🥹 Missing all the sights and sounds and looking forward to next year's edition! Congratulations to all our amazing competitors!!!