MCMS Fellowship
An Educational Initiative of the Miami Chamber Music Society
The MCMS Fellowship is a prestigious, tuition-free music education program designed to support talented young musicians between the ages of 14 and 22. Offered by the Miami Chamber Music Society, the Fellowship provides advanced students with expert mentorship, intensive coaching, and high-level performance opportunities in a professional and nurturing environment.
Fellows are selected through a competitive application process and are expected to demonstrate exceptional musical skill, artistic curiosity, and a strong commitment to personal growth and collaboration. The program welcomes students who aspire to professional careers in music, as well as those who wish to sustain music as a meaningful lifelong pursuit.
Program components include:
– Chamber music coaching and rehearsals
– Masterclasses with guest artists
– Public performance opportunities
– Side-by-side collaborations with internationally acclaimed musicians
Fellows benefit from individualized guidance by seasoned educators and performers, as well as the broader support of MCMS’s artistic network. The program not only fosters technical and expressive excellence but also cultivates the values of communication, creativity, and community through chamber music.
A side-by-side performance: MCMS fellows and Mainly Mozart Festival artists
YOUNG ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
In 2014 Mainly Mozart Festival launched its inaugural Young Artist-in-Residence program. This full-scholarship highly competitive program is designed to provide invaluable learning opportunities for outstanding young instrumentalists, including master classes, lessons, side-by-side performances during festival concerts, training in community engagement, free access to all Miami Chamber Music Society events, as well as professional guidance.
MEET TINCA BELINSCHI
MAINLY MOZART FESTIVAL YOUNG ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Tinca Belinschi was born and educated in Romania, and only came to the U.S. in August of 2013. She is a junior at Dreyfoos School of the Arts and studies with Robert Davidovici. She began studying violin at age 7, and participated in several competitions and chamber groups in Romania. Tinca plans to become a professional musician like her parents.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2008–2013: School of Music "Sigismund Toduta" , Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
2013–Present: Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts , West Palm Beach (United Staates)
AWARDS
2013, Alhambra Concerto Competition, Miami, USA - 3rd place
2013, National Musical Competition (Annual Olympics), Romania - 1st place
2013, International Music Competition "Remember Enescu", Sinaia, Romania - Honorable Mention
2012, International Music Competition "Lira de Aur", Suceava, Romania - 1st place
2012, National Musical Competition (Annual Olympics), Romania - 1st place
2012, International Music Competition "Sigismund Toduta", Deva, Romania - 1st place 2012, National Music Competition "Young Talents", Oradea, Romania - 1st place
2011, National Interpretative Competition "Paul Constantinescu", Ploiesti, Romania - 3rd place
2011, National Musical Competition (Annual Olympics), Romania - 1st place
2010, Music Festival "J. S. Bach", Cluj-Napoca, Romania - Grand Prize
2009, National Music Competition (Annual Olympics), Romania - 2nd place
2009, National Music Competition, Sibiu, Romania - 1st place
2009, National Music Competition "Viva la Musica", Zalau, Romania - 1st place
2008, National Music Competition (Annual Olympics), Romania - 2nd place