Strengthening the
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
Announcement | March 27, 2024
CMA Announces the Recipients of its 2024 Performance Plus Grant Awards
CMA awards over $197,000 to support 13 jazz ensembles led by women and gender-minority artists as part of the 2024 Performanc
Upcoming Deadlines

05/16/2024

2024 Classical Commissioning Program

Grants to ensembles and presenters for commissions of new Western European and/or non-Western classical and contemporary chamber works by American composers.

05/01/2024

National Chamber Music Month

During this monthlong celebration of the small ensemble music community, CMA offers virtual and in-person events.