T-Town Chamber Music Festival at Pacific Lutheran University
June 21-July 12, 2026
Mary Baker Russell Music Center | Oksana Ejokina, Artistic Director
The T-Town Chamber Music Festival, previously presented by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA), is a summer festival and institute in Tacoma, WA, bringing together world-class faculty and talented young musicians (college/grad students) for intensive chamber music training and performances, featuring diverse classical music in various venues like PLU’s Lagerquist Concert Hall, building community connections through accessible, inspiring music.
Important Dates & Registration
March 10: Application deadline. Late applications will be accepted through March 15 with an accompanying application fee of $75.
March 30: Admission notifications sent to applicants via email.
April 10: Invitation acceptance deadline. A deposit of $200 is due.
Audition Recordings Guidelines
Audition recordings are to be submitted as unlisted YouTube links emailed to Oksana Ejokina at ejokinoa@plu.edu by March 10, 2026.
Two contrasting solo works (individual movements from larger works are acceptable) and a chamber music piece. Your recording should be at least 20 minutes in length and represent your best playing.
Two contrasting works (individual movements from larger works are acceptable). Complete scoring is required (e.g., concerto movements will need to be recorded with a pianist). Your recording should be at least 20 minutes long and represent your best playing.
Two contrasting songs in two different languages recorded with a pianist.
Tuition (Including Room & Board)
Tuition is due in full by May 15, 2026, and is non-refundable after June 1, 2026.
Scholarship assistance is available, based on financial need.
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Contact
Oksana Ejokina, Professor of Music – Piano; Coordinator of Keyboard Studies
School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Pacific Lutheran University
(253) 535-7604 | ejokinoa@plu.edu
Abby Deskins, Coordinator of Educational Outreach Programs
College of Professional Studies; Pacific Lutheran University
(253) 535-7877 | adeskins@plu.edu
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