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
Educational Outreach Programs
Every season, we engage our stellar guest artists to provide educational outreach programs at College Station and Bryan schools, Blinn College, and Texas A&M University. Students of all ages, from kindergarten through undergraduate college courses, have the opportunity to experience informal music presentations, workshops, and Q&A sessions with the world-renowned musicians.
Surprising Discoveries
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Our enthusiastic guest musicians use creative and fun ways to engage the youngest audiences with live chamber music.
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WindSync Wind Quintet at the Crockett Elementary School in Bryan, Sept 21, 2018
Garrett Hudson, flute | Emily Tsai, oboe
Julian Hernandez, clarinet |Kara LaMoure, bassoon |Anni Hochhalter, horn
Inspirational Encounters
Using chamber music as a vehicle for cultural exploration and inspiration, our programs offer students personal contact with great music and professional performers through excerpts from classical works and exciting instrument demonstrations.
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American Brass Quintet at College Station High School, Nov 27, 2018
Kevin Cobb, trumpet | Louis Hanzlik, trumpet | Eric Reed, horn | Michael Powell, trombone | John D. Rojak, bass trombone
Empowering Connections
These interactive encounters provide horizon-broadening experiences to college students, encouraging young adults to create strong life-long connections with classical music.
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The Queen’s Six at Texas A&M University, Oct 22, 2019
countertenor Daniel Brittain & Timothy
Carleston; tenor Nick Madden & Dominic Bland; baritone/bass: Andrew Thompson & Simon Whiteley
Past Educational Outreach Programs
Volunteer for Friends of Chamber Music
There is so much to be done! Helping at the concerts and special events, promoting our season series in town, hosting our amazing guest musicians and accommodating their needs when they are in town for their concerts…
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It’s fun, and it’s very rewarding. Let us know if you consider giving us a hand in all things that we do.
Calidore String Quartet at the Allen Academy
Feb 25, 2020
Jeffrey Myers, violin | Ryan Meehan, violin Jeremy Berry, viola| Estelle Choi, cello
For Music Educators
Educational outreach is a core component of the Friends of Chamber Music’s mission, and we believe in creating inspiring connections between our amazing guest musicians and students in Bryan-College Station. We partner with the music instructors across the CSISD, BISD, Blinn College, and Texas A&M University educational community to ensure the effectiveness of our outreach programs.
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We offer these programs free of charge, thanks to the generous support by the Friends of Chamber Music’s patrons.
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Reach to us if you are interested in engaging your students with the world of music through our outreach events, or if you have questions about our educational programs.