53rd Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition

Join us for Fischoff’s 53rd Annual Chamber Music Competition at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and O’Neill Hall of Music. Starting Friday, May 8th, 2026, and ending on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, this is a weekend full of truly breathtaking performances!

All performances are free & open to the public.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 8 – Community Soirées

Friday, May 9 – Quarterfinal Round
Senior Division: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM • LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music, University of Notre Dame
Junior Division: 8:00 AM-8:20 PM • Leighton Concert Hall, University of Notre Dame

Saturday, May 10 – Semifinal Round • Leighton Concert Hall, University of Notre Dame
Senior Division: 8:30 AM-1:35 PM
Junior Division: 1:50 PM-7:40 PM

**Finalists will be announced by 9:00 PM.

Sunday, May 11 – Final Round • Leighton Concert Hall, University of Notre Dame – Click here for the Final Round Performance Schedule
Senior Division: 10:00 AM-12:35 PM
Junior Division: 12:50 PM-2:55 PM

Lift Every Voice Concert, Awards Ceremony, & Gold Medal Concert
3:30 PM • Leighton Concert Hall, University of Notre Dame
Mother’s Day reception to follow
Learn more about the Lift Every Voice Prize.

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