Homegrown Series
A Chamber Music and Arts Singapore (CMAS) Homegrown Series musician is a strong advocate for the highest international levels of chamber music-making in Singapore.
Homegrown Series musicians are individuals who are highly invested and committed to working closely as an ensemble in an encouraging, supportive environment with their fellow Homegrown Series musicians and artists, under the direction of our Artistic Director and guidance of our international Artists-in-Residence with the aim of nurturing a conducive environment for artistic growth.
Musicians selected for the Homegrown Series will be part of the CMAS artistic ecosystem for a two-year period. During this period, musicians will commit to these programmes:
- Chamber Music Residencies — Designed by our Artistic Director and led by our international Artists-in-Residence
- Education programmes — The Glasshouse comes ALIVE ! for preschoolers and Concerts for Children
- Community Engagement programmes — The Glasshouse comes ALIVE ! in the community and bespoke performances
- Artistic development activities — Instrumental and chamber music masterclasses with visiting international artists & public speaking mentorship with professional theatre artists
If you’re considering applying to audition, we strongly recommend you download our Homegrown Series Audition Pack as a guide, prior to commencing your application.
Application Deadline
To apply by 15 March 2027
Invitation for Audition
Applicants selected for the auditions will be informed on a rolling basis. Final invitations will be extended by 31 March 2027
Audition Period
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Musicians residing in Singapore or musicians trained in Singapore for at least two years, who are currently pursuing or have attained a Bachelor of Music, Master of Music or Postgraduate degree in Classical Music Performance within the last four years
Interested applicants are required to send the following:
- letter of intent (please include your audition repertoire)
- biography
- C.V.
- links to one or more video recordings of your most recent performances through Google Drive or YouTube
to team@chambermusicarts.com.sg by 15 March 2027
For you to present yourself at your best as a chamber musician, please perform your audition with your own duo partner.
- 2 contrasting movements of solo Bach
- 2 contrasting movements of a classical sonata with piano
- 2 contrasting movements of a romantic sonata with piano
*pianists, please present the above duo works with a string instrument
*wind players, please present suitable duo works described above with piano
*singers, please present a selection of contrasting songs and arias in at least two languages – with a total of about 15 – 20 minutes of music
- a written assignment (detailed instructions to be revealed upon selection for the audition round)
SGD100 only applicable to those who are selected for the audition round
Applications for Homegrown Series is currently open.
If you’re considering applying to audition, we strongly recommend you download our Homegrown Series Audition Pack as a guide, prior to commencing your application
For more information, reach out to us here.
Why you should consider applying to Homegrown Series
“For younger chamber musicians, either recently finished or nearing the end of their formal studies, and aspiring to join the profession, contact with experienced musicians is pivotal. It is a chance to strive for absolute excellence, to hone rehearsal techniques, to be inspired and experience unfamiliar repertoire and musical ideas, and also to have aspects of the music profession and international music scene demystified through conversation and Q&As. These formed connections are all the more important in countries like Singapore where geographical distance and associated logistical challenges could inhibit such opportunities.”
Alasdair Beatson, Scottish pianist and prolific chamber musician
Chamber Music Residency June 2026 Artist-in-Residence