SUNDAY · NOVEMBER 8, 2026

Bring your music.
Explore it together.

Apply to perform in the Firebird masterclass.

7:30–9:30 PM · New York

Grace & St. Paul’s Church
123 West 71st Street, NY 10023

One hour of masterclass, followed by one hour of conversation, Q&A and a meet-and-greet.

Your faculty

Jennifer Choi

Violin

Conway Kuo

Viola

Michael Cantú

Cello

Derek Wieland

Piano

Four performer places

One violinist, one violist, one cellist and one pianist. Each place includes approximately 15 minutes of performance and coaching.

The corresponding faculty artist chooses the performer for their instrument. Share prepared repertoire and a clear idea of what you would like to work on.

Applying is free. Selected performers attend the full Sunday evening at no charge. Applying does not guarantee selection.

Coming to listen?

Audience admission is $50 general or $25 for students with current school ID. Both include the masterclass and meet-and-greet.

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PERFORMER APPLICATION

Tell us about your music.

Apply by October 30, 2026 · 11:59 PM New York time.

Have your repertoire and a viewable audition-video link ready. Fields marked * are required.

01 About you

Performer’s full name *

Who is completing this application? *

I am a performer aged 18 or over.I am a parent or guardian applying for a performer under 18.

Contact email *

Phone number · optional

Instrument *

School, program or teacher · optional

Independent study is welcome; leave this blank if it does not apply.

Tell us briefly about your musical background *

For example: how long you have studied, your current repertoire and recent performance experience.

02 Your music

Composer *

Work and movement *

Audition-video link *

Share a short, unedited performance, ideally about 2–5 minutes. A phone recording is welcome. Use an HTTPS link that the faculty can open without requesting access; an unlisted video is fine.

Video notes · optional

If needed, include the excerpt’s timestamp, recording date or a viewing password.

What would you most like to work on? *

Tell the faculty artist about a musical or technical question you would like to explore in the session.

Accompaniment or other arrangements · optional

Let us know if you plan to bring a pianist or need to discuss accompaniment or access arrangements. Accompaniment is not automatically provided.

03 Before you submit

The performer can attend on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM and coordinate arrival details with the organizer if selected. *

The information is accurate, the recording features this performer, and I understand that the faculty artist makes the selection. *

I agree that the organizer and relevant faculty may review this information and video and contact me about this application and event. *

Free to apply. Your information is shared with the organizer and faculty for this event; it is not published or added to a mailing list.