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.
2024–2025 SEASON SPONSORS: ROBIN & HAYS GLOVER
30th Season Grand Opening
ANNA LAPWOOD, organ
First ever official organist of the Royal Albert Hall in London
“She had rightly become ‘the world’s most visible organist.’”
– The New York Times
September 19, 2025
7 PM Friday
College Station, Texas
The opening night of the 30th Concert Season is supported by Music Ministry of A&M United Methodist Church
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FRIENDS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients! 🎉
Thanks to the incredible generosity of patrons and supporters, and especially Ken & Kathy Appelt, we were able to award scholarships to 9 outstanding students this year—our biggest group yet! Your hard work, passion, and dedication have truly paid off. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish! Let’s give a round of applause to our newest scholars! 👏✨
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Zoey Miller, Soprano
Ethan Kimber, String bass
Molly Seago, Euphonium
Andrew Kim, Violin
Alethia Payne, Cello
Kelly Ding, Flute
Riho Miyamoto, Flute
David Paull, Oboe
Chloe Normand, Soprano/mezzo
"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!"
Travis Barney
FCM programs are made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through The Arts Center of Brazos Valley.
Nina Astin Winkler
Charitable Trust
Rea
Charitable Trust
Nina Heard Astin
Charitable Trust
Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust
Appelt Family
Foundation