Chamber Music America

Chamber Music America CMA develops and strengthens an evolving chamber music community. Today, however, chamber music comprises many different musical styles and genres.

CMA defines chamber music as music for small ensembles in which players perform one to a part, generally without a conductor. Historically, the term chamber music was restricted to Western classical music for small ensembles, such as the string quartet. At the heart of this art form is a spirit of collaboration. Democratic in essence, chamber music demands that each individual engage in a close mu

sical dialogue with the other performers. Their collective musical instinct, experience, knowledge, and talent guide the process of interpreting, rehearsing, and performing.

05/29/2026

CMA member Raja Rahman has made it his mission to by bringing classical music to the growing fine arts scene in Las Vegas. From founding the Las Vegas ChamberFest to leading the development of the new Symphony Park complex, Raja has been an ambassador of small ensembles in the city for nearly two decades.

National Chamber Music Month is extending into June! with us and join this conversation between CMA CEO Kevin Kwan Lou...
05/22/2026

National Chamber Music Month is extending into June! with us and join this conversation between CMA CEO Kevin Kwan Loucks and acclaimed violinist and Emerald City Music Artistic Director Kristin Lee. Members can register now at https://bit.ly/ChamberMusicAmericaEvents

05/22/2026

Classical Commissioning grantee Crossing Borders Music has engaged in cross-cultural work in the Chicago Area for the past 15 years. From their work with musicians in Haiti to the commissioning of new pieces in the Mahori and Rohingya traditions, CMA is proud to support them in the next phase of their careers.

05/08/2026

"It really felt like a team" - From Artistic Projects grantee to CMA board member, Sofía Rei has been an integral part of the movement redefining chamber music today. Last month, she released her latest studio album, Antónima, which explores the intersections of Latin American folk traditions and futurism. Listen to her speak on how Chamber Music America helped make this project come to life, and stream Antónima on all platforms today.

05/01/2026

Celebrating their 50th season in 2025, the Takács Quartet embodies this evolutionary spirit and is recognized by enthusiasts and critics alike as “the essential quartet of our time” (The New York Times). They will receive the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award, honoring those whose careers represent historic service on a national level—those who have made significant and lasting contributions to enrich and foster a greater appreciation for chamber music.

With a distinctive sound and an inimitable ethos that never rests on the Takács’ name or time-honored reputation, its members are both stewards of old-world tradition as well as champions of contemporary composers. The Quartet has also spent more than three decades leading the way for the next generation, working as Artists in Residence at the CU Boulder College of Music, since 1986.

May 1st marks the beginning of National Chamber Music Month! ensembles and join us for our full slate of events, both ...
05/01/2026

May 1st marks the beginning of National Chamber Music Month! ensembles and join us for our full slate of events, both online and in person. Register today at https://bit.ly/ChamberMusicAmericaEvents

Since 2011, May has been designated National Chamber Music Month—an annual celebration of small ensemble music that brings attention to its creativity, resilience, and stylistic breadth. Each year, we devote the month to highlighting the diverse accomplishments of our field, in an effort to build community and expand public recognition of the art form and its social impact.

04/22/2026

On April 28th, New Jazz Works grantee Geof Bradfield will present a program inspired by the works of Melba Liston and Randy Weston for International Jazz Day. CMA spoke with him about the project as well as the long-term impact of the NJW grant. Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/tspaOYbn6hk?si=YNQwWuJtk5WaYcd8

04/17/2026

Third Coast Percussion's David Skidmore, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras' Jennie Oh Brown, and Takács Quartet's Harumi Rhodes speak on what the Chamber Music America National Conference has meant to them. Sign up to attend this year's conference at cmachicago.vfairs.com

Congratulations to the grantees of CMA's newest program, Empowerment for Impact and Growth! These awards will support 10...
04/16/2026

Congratulations to the grantees of CMA's newest program, Empowerment for Impact and Growth! These awards will support 10 jazz ensembles across four states in the production of a new recording, and will also provide them access to CMA’s full Impact Accelerator professional development curriculum.

Through generous funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, this program continues Chamber Music America’s longstanding support of jazz artists. Read the full press release at https://chambermusicamerica.org/news/2026-empowerment-impact-growth-grantees/

04/15/2026

This Arab American Heritage Month, CMA spoke with performing artist, educator, and former Board Member Karim Nagi about expanding the concept of chamber music and how he uses his compositional practice to explore identity through the lens of Arabic music and spoken word.

04/09/2026

This Jazz Appreciation Month, CMA spoke with Professor of Jazz Studies and New Jazz Works Grantee, Geof Bradfield, about his early exposure to jazz in Houston, as well as the doors that CMA grants opened for him. You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.

CMA New Jazz Works program is made possible by support of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

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