# Overture Music Intensive (OMI)

> Overture Music Intensive (OMI) is a New York City chamber music nonprofit that brings together young musicians from around the world, professional artists, and communities through intensive training, workshops, community engagement, and live performance.

Overture Music Intensive ("OMI") is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in New York City. Its motto is "Great chamber music belongs to everyone." OMI was founded by violinist and artistic director Qianwen Shen. The 2026 OMI Summer Intensive culminated in a concert at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall.

## Programs
- [OMI Camps](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/programs/camps/): Immersive summer training in New York City: chamber coaching, private lessons, masterclasses, mentorship, and a final public concert. Status: 2027 edition in development.
- [OMI Workshops](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/programs/workshops/): Year-round ensemble and career workshops with OMI artists, for young musicians growing their artistry and for professionals shaping a life in music. Status: Launching year-round.
- [OMI Connects](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/programs/connects/): Young musicians and faculty share interactive chamber music with children and families in community settings. Kids helping kids, through music. Status: Seeking pilot partners.
- [OMI Presents](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/programs/presents/): Professional artists from the OMI network in concerts, salons, and gatherings across New York, presented by OMI and its partners. Status: A year-round invitation.

## Upcoming events
- See https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/events/ for the current calendar.

## About
- [Our mission](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/about/): OMI pairs serious chamber music training for young musicians with performances and shared experiences in homes, neighborhoods, and community settings. Values: Excellence, Access, Community.
- [Faculty & guest artists](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/about/artists/): Qianwen Shen (Violin), Jiawei Yan (Viola), Qianru (Elaine) He (Violin), Ole Akahoshi (Cello), Kayoung An (Piano), Sam Boutris (Clarinet), Benjamin Bowman (Violin), Stella Chen (Violin), Katherine Fong (Violin), Leonard Fu (Violin), Mo Mo (Cello), Victoria Mushkatkol (Piano), Dov Scheindlin (Viola), Yinfei Wang (Piano), Ying Li (Piano).
- [Board & leadership](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/about/board/): Qianwen Shen, Founder & Board President; Qianru (Elaine) He, Board Secretary; Vania Shi, Board Treasurer.
- [Contact](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/contact/): programs info@overturemusicintensive.com; donations donations@overturemusicintensive.com; grants grants@overturemusicintensive.com.

## Get involved
- [Perform with OMI](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/get-involved/perform/): application for professional musicians and ensembles.
- [Volunteer at OMI](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/get-involved/volunteer/): event, logistics, storytelling, and operations roles.
- [Partner with OMI](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/get-involved/partner/): book OMI artists for performances at venues, residences, schools, hospitals, and corporate events; OMI Connects community pilots; sponsorship.
- [Donate to OMI](https://www.overturemusicintensive.com/donate/): online by card, by Zelle (to Overture Music Intensive, Inc.), via Cauze with employer matching (https://web.cauze.com/charity/2163586), by check, stock, or donor-advised fund.

## Social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omi__ny/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/overture-music-intensive/