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Small Ensemble Music Community

Chamber Music America develops and supports an evolving chamber music field through grant programs, professional development services, publications, networking events, an annual conference, and more.

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Members of CMA Grantee Ensemble, Edward Simon & Afinidad Perform at CMA Concert, National Sawdust 2017 / photo: CMA

What We Offer

CMA’s programs serve ensembles, concert presenters, composers, chamber music advocates, and industry professionals working in a wide range of musical traditions, including jazz, classical, contemporary, and non-Western styles.

National Conference

A four-day, multifaceted symposium of music and dialogue, held February 13–16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
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Grants & Awards

Funding opportunities for small ensembles and concert presenters.
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Chamber Music Magazine

An essential resource for musicians, presenters, composers, artists managers, educators, and other chamber music enthusiasts.
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Become a Member

A CMA membership connects you to thousands of other small ensemble music professionals. Benefits include exclusive funding opportunities, full access to Chamber Music Magazine, discounted conference registration, and more.

Member Spotlight

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Ensemble Member since 2022

The recent compositions of Stratøs (a name that encompasses the artistic endeavors of Eddie Codrington) have netted him the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award for three consecutive years (2019-21), as well as a National Sawdust New Works commission in 2020.

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News & Resources

Articles, Press Releases, How-To Content, and More
In the News
Press Release | October 1, 2024
Chamber Music America’s 2025 Conference in Houston Transforms into a Festival-Style Event
Held February 13-16, CMA's Conference features 30+ performing ensembles, plus play-ins, master classes, and 18 sessions acros
Blog | July 17, 2024
New Kronos Members
The two newest members what this appointment means to them and their musical paths.
Announcement | July 10, 2024
Announcing the 2024 Classical Commissioning Grantees
A hallmark of CMA, the Classical Commissioning program supports the creation of new works. Read about the 2024 cohort.
Upcoming Deadlines

10/10/2024

Apply to Presenter Consortrium for Jazz

CMA’s Presenter Consortium for Jazz program provides grant funding to consortiums of three U.S.-based nonprofits to collectively engage jazz ensembles.

10/10/2024

Apply to Artistic Projects

CMA’s Artistic Projects program, created specifically for small ensembles and presenters with operating budgets under $250,000, offers funding for a variety of creative work. Proposed projects should have a community impact focus—creating more access to, and fostering a sense of respect and appreciation for, chamber music.

10/17/2024

Submit Nominations for 2025 CMA Awards

Nominations are now open for the CMA Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the ensemble community in major categories that transcend genre. We are looking to CMA Members* to nominate those in the field—as well as albums, collaborations, and projects of the past year—who have made a difference. 

*Only CMA Members may submit nominations.