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.
2023 Conference: Connect | Transform | Inspire
Chamber Music Magazine
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.
Metropolitan Horn Authority / photo: Jonathan Sugarman
Member Spotlight
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.
Learn more
Our Impact
CMA’s programs and services reach thousands of musicians, concert presenters, industry professionals, and chamber music enthusiasts every year. A leading voice in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the arts, we distributed nearly $1.3 million in funding in the last fiscal year.
Learn More
News & Resources
Articles, Press Releases, How-To Content, and More
In the News
Giancarlo Esposito to Deliver Keynote Address at CMA 2023 Conference
Chamber Music America Awards Over $600,000 in Commissioning Grants
CMA CEO on VIENNA live! with Simeon Morrow
Upcoming Deadlines
03/30/2023
New Jazz Works Application Deadline
Grants to jazz ensembles based in the U.S., its territories, and Indian country, supporting the creation, performance, and recording of new jazz works
04/13/2023
Classical Commissioning Application Deadline
Grants to professional U.S.-based presenters and ensembles whose programming includes Western European and/or non-Western classical and contemporary music.
Note: Final year of the program in its current format.