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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.
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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
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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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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.
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CMA Announces a Historic Move to Houston for its 2025 National Conference
Meet the Grantees: Caili O’Doherty
Upcoming Deadlines
07/16/2024
2025 National Conference Session Proposals
In preparation for its 2025 Conference held February 13-16 in Houston, Texas, CMA invites its constituents to propose panel discussions/sessions. Proposals will be accepted June 17 through July 16.
07/16/2024
2025 Conference Showcase Applications
Beginning June 17, CMA Member ensembles are welcome to apply for a 20-minute showcase, held onstage during the 2025 National Conference in Houston, Texas. Conference showcases are intended for ensembles to perform for a national audience of presenters, managers, composers, and colleagues. Application deadline: July 16.