CAMDEN — Are you a budding Itzhak Perlman? Do you know a burgeoning Daniel Barenboim? Bay Chamber is accepting applications for two programs that honor outstanding young musicians in the state of Maine. The Young Stars of Maine Award program and Envision Workshop recognize, encourage, and reward music students who are serious in their study and performance of music.

The opportunities are part of Bay Chamber’s 60-year tradition of lifting up young musicians through educational and performance opportunities. Previous award winners and workshop participants have gone on to perform professionally and earn advanced music degrees, according to Bay Chamber, in a news release.

The Young Stars of Maine program awards prizes to students between the ages of 12 and 25 ranging from $500 and $1,000. Among the nine categories are awards for soloists and ensembles, classical and jazz musicians.

There is a $40 application fee and a deadline of April 11. Applicants who advance to the next level will be granted a live audition on May 4 and prize winners will perform a May 22 prize winners’ concert in Bay Chamber’s Hammer Hall. See the Young Stars of Maine Award page on Bay Chamber’s website for more information.

The Envision Workshop is a weeklong immersive chamber music seminar from August 4-8, 2025, that celebrates the joy of music making in a supportive environment. Open to string and piano students ages 9-18, the workshop is designed to inspire musical and personal growth while giving participants a chance to get to know other young musicians. The program concludes with a final concert for friends and family. There is a $50 application fee and a deadline of April 25. See the Envision Workshop page on Bay Chamber’s website for more information.

Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School is a nationally acclaimed chamber music organization and a cultural hub in Midcoast Maine. Bay Chamber presents more than 50 concerts each year by top musicians from the US and abroad, including traditional chamber music ensembles, soloists, and small groups from diverse traditions. The music school is a center of excellence staffed by experienced, dedicated instructors with advanced music degrees. Most continue to perform professionally. More than 350 students participate in lessons and ensemble classes.

For more information, go to www.baychamber.org.