Individual instrumentalists and existing ensembles or ensembles formed fort the course will be accepted for participation. Ensembles will be given preferred consideration and must have at least the instrumentation of a trio.

Each ensemble should have at least two works prepared. A third work for extended groups, preferably from the area of mixed ensembles, will be worked on, based on proposals from the artistic committee.

Each ensemble can express preference for a particular instrumental coach to work on a specific piece of chamber music.