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

We're still beaming from our CMA Member Meetup in San Francisco! Thanks to our generous hosts, CMA Board Members Sophia ...
10/09/2026

We're still beaming from our CMA Member Meetup in San Francisco! Thanks to our generous hosts, CMA Board Members Sophia Contreras Schwartz and Calvin Lee, as well as Nextdoor for offering their space.

If you missed us, we'll be in California again on October 18th, this time in Orange County in partnership with Chamber Music OC and Carriage House Violins - of Johnson String Instrument. RSVP today at bit.ly/ChamberMusicAmericaEvents

CMA is launching a new program that offers teaching-artist training and in-the-field experience! In Sound Journeys, musi...
10/07/2026

CMA is launching a new program that offers teaching-artist training and in-the-field experience! In Sound Journeys, musicians will develop their skills as educators through an initiative developed in partnership with Sounds that Carry, a music-based arts-in-education curriculum design organization, and the Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education.

Applications are open from now until October 16th at cma.submittable.com

10/06/2026

This is hard...but we tried.

10/02/2026

Chicago-based composer and pianist Ryan Cohan is reimagining what chamber music can be. CMA's Director of Advancement, Julia Filson, spoke with him about how his project, Two Quartets, directly ties to our mission of expanding the chamber music community.

Want to join our nationwide network? Become a CMA member today by visiting chambermusicamerica.org

CMA has already hosted events on the East Coast and in the Midwest this year. Next stop: California! Join us for two eve...
09/30/2026

CMA has already hosted events on the East Coast and in the Midwest this year. Next stop: California! Join us for two events this October in San Francisco and Lake Forest. RSVP now at bit.ly/ChamberMusicAmericaEvents

09/26/2026

What comes to mind when you hear the words "chamber music"? Balourdet Quartet's Russell Houston wants to know what the general public thinks when it comes to small ensembles 🎻🎷🎸

It's fall, y'all, and CMA has a full slate of IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL events throughout the season! To learn more and regi...
09/25/2026

It's fall, y'all, and CMA has a full slate of IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL events throughout the season! To learn more and register, visit the link in our bio.

09/18/2026

Chamber Music America's professional network is a big draw for artists on the verge of major careers—those exiting school and looking for a sense of belonging and support. The Juilliard School's Director of Career Services, Nathan Fischer, speaks on the sheer value of a CMA Membership for musicians who are just beginning their professional journeys. Visit chambermusicamerica.org to become a member today.

09/16/2026

CMA's Sound Journeys program at Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education in 2026 was made possible by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation. This school year, thanks to funders The Volgenau Foundation and Alphadyne Foundation, the work continues and expands its footprint. Sound Journeys programs will run at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in NYC and again at Casita Maria in the Bronx.

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