NCCMI Scores Big at Federation
Thirteen NCCMI ensembles participated in the regional level of the NC Federation Music Competition in March, our highest number yet! A month later at the state level, The Bravura String Quartet won the “Joel Adams String Quartet” Award and the Enloe Eagles Piano Quartet won the “Piano Chamber Music Award”. All state winners received cash […]
WCPE Quartet Enjoys String of Successes
The WCPE String Quartet, one of NCCMI’s premier leadership ensembles, has recently taken its talents across America—to the tune of first prize and Audience Favorite awards at the U. of S. Carolina’s Chamber Day and an Audience Favorite award at the St. Paul String Quartet Competition in Minnesota. In addition, they were selected to compete […]
Student Takes the Lead on Fundraiser
Sam Caplan, an eighth grade cellist in the Sostenuto String Quartet, was recently inspired to channel his love for chamber music and NCCMI into a fundraiser. With the support of family friend, Jill Parker, Sam hosted guests to listen to chamber music and motivated them to contribute to scholarships for NCCMI students. This effort and […]
From the Director
This might have been a very tentative year for NCCMI. Instead, we came roaring out of the pandemic restrictions with exuberance and joy. 23 inspiring teachers mentored 91 students in 23 small ensembles! Our young artists learned and performed music by a diverse range of composers, from Beethoven to Jessie Montgomery. We performed in over […]
New Addition to NCCMI Board!
Virginia “Ginny” Zehr is a scientist, one who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology, but she spent a great deal of her life engaged in music and education, an ideal background for serving as a member of the NCCMI Board. Ginny has always loved music and played flute in a number of community orchestras. […]
NCCMI Alumnus Quenton Blache Returns as a Composer
By: Caroline Smyth At every coaching, workshop, and masterclass, NCCMI works to develop musicians holistically—to foster a love for their work that will last beyond their final performance review. Quenton Blache, a cellist and former NCCMI student (2017-2019), embodies this mission wholeheartedly. NCCMI commissioned Quenton to compose a brand new piano trio, titled Afloat, which […]
From the Director
By Elizabeth Beilman January 23rd, 2022 Topsy Turvey. That is the only way you can describe these last 2 months. As our country has reeled from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, NCCMI has also felt the effects. But we’ve continued to keep our musicians engaged in their music through it all. On January 8/9, […]
What in the World is a Performance Review?
Throughout the year, NCCMI students work hard honing the craft of performance. In order to improve, they need opportunities to perform AND a chance to receive encouragement and suggestions from our great teachers. The Performance Review is their chance to get both! To see it all come together, join us on Saturday, January 9 at […]
“In the Spotlight”: NCCMIs First Guidebook Dedicated to Public Speaking and Performance Etiquette
By: Eesha Barua The value of public speaking and soft skills in performance art is often underestimated. It may seem like the short commentaries that the NCCMI musicians deliver before their performances are extraneous to the musical performance. But engaging with our audiences on multiple levels is really important. An artist must always be reminded […]
Caroline Shaw Master Class
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw is already a familiar friend of NCCMI musicians. She last worked with our students in a master class in May of 2019. Based in New York, this Tarheel native’s music is much beloved in the United States and beyond and we are excited and honored to have her with us […]