About
Celebrating 50+ Years
From a little spark grows a flame, and Fischoff is just warming up.
Our Mission: Inspiring lives through breathtaking performances
Fischoff is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization located in South Bend, Indiana, USA. Founded in 1973, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association hosts the Fischoff Competition, the largest and longest-running chamber music competition in the nation. More than 8,400 musicians have participated, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in music performance and education. Also committed to music education, Fischoff partners with its distinguished Competition alumni to deliver innovative music programs to Michiana’s children and youth. Programs are presented in schools, libraries, and community centers, giving local students first-hand, close-up, personal experiences with some of the finest chamber musicians in the world. Through these programs, Fischoff has served over 104,000 youth in the tri-state region since 1995. On an annual basis, we reach more than 4,000 students, many of whom are at under-resourced and Title 1 schools within our community.

Our History

Our Commitment to Embracing Diversity & Lifting Every Voice
While the chamber music canon has been rooted in the Western European tradition, we acknowledge that many voices of the past and present have been underrepresented. Fischoff vows to make every person feel welcomed into the chamber music community. We embrace our leadership role in ensuring ever more diverse competitors, jurors, audiences and staff members. Through our unique platform, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition will help expand and transform the canon through education and by encouraging performances by composers of color and of different cultural heritages, traditions, and legacies.
We will work to use our platform to not only inspire change, but also put change into action. Learn more about Fischoff’s commitment through the Lift Every Voice Prize.
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Annual Report
2023-24 Year in Review
Financial Disclosure
Fischoff is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit
Awards & Testimonials
50+ years of excellence in chamber music
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