
Since 1997, Friends of Chamber Music has been presenting a full season of concerts and outreach programs
by world-class musicians yearly, aiming to enrich the quality of life, entertain, and inspire.
SPONSORS of the 23/24 SEASON CONCERT SERIES
HAYS & ROBIN GLOVER
SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCE, VISUALIZATION & FINE ARTS at TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY



October 13, 2023, Friday, 7 PM
Rudder Theatre
JAZZ GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNERS
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT, voice & visual art
SULLIVAN FORTNER, piano
“Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant is as bright a star as they come in the jazz universe.” –JAZZIZ Magazine
Concert is sponsored by Brett & Jill Giroir and supported by the Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts at Texas A&M University and Brazos Valley Jazz Society.
$30 Adults
$5 Students
Kids under age 6 Free
Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone
(979) 845-1234
or in person at the MSC Box Office.
23/24 Concert Series
Upcoming Concerts

October 13, 2023, Friday, 7 PM
Rudder Theatre
JAZZ GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNERS
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT, voice & visual art
SULLIVAN FORTNER, piano
Concert Sponsors
Brett & Jill Giroir
Venue Sponsors
Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (AVPA) at Texas A&M University
Brazos Valley Jazz Society

November 14, 2023, Tuesday, 7PM
A&M United Methodist Church
PARKER RAMSEY, harp
BRANDON PATRICK GEORGE, flute
Program:
Rare and Fine: Classical Gems Reimagined for Flute & Harp
Music by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Poulenc, Takemitsu,
De Falla, Piazzolla & Bartók

February 29, 2024, Thursday 7PM
A&M United Methodist Church
QUARTETTO DI CREMONA
Preeminent quartet of its generation internationally known for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship, and stylistic versatility
Program TBA

April 8, 2024, Monday, 1:39pm
Century Square
2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE PROJECT
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New Composition by David Wilborn commissioned by FCM
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98.3% Eclipse Totality in College Station
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Live Stream of Total Solar Eclipse
Project is supported by Brazos Valley Astronomy Club.

April 11, 2024, Thursday 7PM
Rudder Theatre
CHANTICLEER
Vocal A Cappella Ensemble
GRAMMY® Award-winning a cappella ensemble, one of the world's most prolific recording and touring groups for over 40 years
Concert is co-sponsored by School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts at Texas A&M University.
23/24 Concert Series
Past Concerts
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September 10, 2023, Sunday, 5 PM
Rudder Theatre
SILVER & BRONZE MEDALISTS of 2022 VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
ANNA GENIUSHENE, Silver medalist
DMYTRO CHONI, Bronze medalist
Piano Solo & Duo
Concert Sponsors
Bill & Jan Johnson
Baylor Scott & White Health




The Bryan/College Station community is very fortunate to have the Friends of Chamber Music and all of the wonderful Art Music that this organization brings to B/CS! Last night’s Jazz Prelude performance by the Raquel Cepeda Latin Jazz Septet from Houston was a unique and much needed experience for B/CS, which I hope happens more frequently.
Cepeda’s septet was not only comprised of world-class virtuoso improvisers who were well-versed in the vocabulary of America’s classical music known as Jazz, but the group was also a somewhat rare sighting in the live Jazz scene: they were a well-rehearsed, cohesive ENSEMBLE that was successfully (and more importantly, effortlessly) executing very clever, complex and interesting/original arrangements! As someone who has seen and heard a lot of live Jazz in many different cities over the decades, I’d like to point out that this is not always the case. This was definitely more than just a “pick up band” of good players thrown together at the last minute for a gig. I was also pleasantly surprised to hear how well they specialized in the less frequently performed Brazillian forms of Jazz styles, as opposed to just playing the more commonly performed (but still wonderful) Cuban “Salsa” styles of Jazz.
I’ve been to other bands’ performances at Century Square and was also very impressed at how large of a turnout there was at last night’s event, compared to the other crowds that I’ve seen there. I also noticed a lot of the dining crowd and people passing by who also stopped and seemed to be pleasantly surprised last night, which makes me think that there are a lot people in B/CS who became introduced to the FCM last night and will hopefully seek out supporting more of this wonderful organization’s events.
Thank you so much, Friends of Chamber Music!
Travis Barney
Band Teacher, College Station ISD