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Inspiring Lives Through
Breathtaking Performances

Watch the 2023 and 2024 Lift Every Voice Concerts

Established in 2022, the Lift Every Voice Prize celebrates works by historically underrepresented in the chamber music world. The concerts from 2023 and 2024 (plus a panel discussion with Chamber Music America CEO Kevin Kwan Loucks) are now available on our YouTube channel.

The 2025 Competition Rulebooks are now available!

Visit the Compete page to view the rulebooks for the 52nd Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, May 9-11, 2025.

2025 Winter Gala: A Stellar Night

Tickets are now available for Fischoff’s annual winter gala! RSVP on our event page.

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About Us

Founded in 1973, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association’s mission is to inspire lives through breathtaking performances. From hosting the nation’s largest chamber music competition to working with students directly in the schools, Fischoff is committed to music education.

Linden Qt. 2009 Grand Prize Stage Hi Res

Competition

Founded in 1973 in South Bend, IN, USA, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition has grown to become the largest chamber music competition in the world, and one of the most prestigious classical music prizes attainable today. Over $60,000 worth of prizes are awarded across four divisions during the course of the three-day Competition.

Community Outreach

Fischoff’s educational programs enrich the musical and cultural life of the community through personal interaction with musicians of the highest caliber. Since 1995, Fischoff’s educational outreach programs have reached over 101,177 children and youth throughout Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan, placing a particular emphasis on underserved and at-risk communities.

Chamber Music Academy

The Fischoff National Chamber Music Association is committed to inspiring the next generation of chamber musicians. Established in 1999, the Fischoff Chamber Music Academy is helping to create a chamber music community among local area high school musicians who are dedicated to digging deeper into the challenging repertoire of chamber music.

News

July 17, 2024

Summer Updates from Fischoff

News

Inspiring Talent and Transforming Lives: The Impact of the 2024 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition The Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition is more than just a contest; it is a […]

June 5, 2024

Chamber Music Summer Intensive Faculty Artist Concert

Education, Events, Press Release

FISCHOFF’S AWARD-WINNING THALEA STRING QUARTET WITH KEVIN KWAN LOUCKS, ACCLAIMED PIANIST AND CEO OF CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA, IN CONCERT ON JUNE 12 AT SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE Notre Dame, IN (June […]

May 12, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Fischoff Competition Winners

Competition

Trio Azura – Colburn Conservatory School of Music, Los Angeles, CADuncan McDougall (violin), Yejin Hong (cello), Yanfeng (Tony) Bai (piano)

Impact

Musicians Crossed The Fischoff Stage

Children Reached Community Outreach

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From masterclasses with world-class musicians for competitors to working with kids from Elementary school to College, music education is at the core of our mission. With your generosity, we can continue to support current and future musicians in finding their path forward.

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