CMA News
News, blog posts, videos, and podcasts from Chamber Music America and the field.

CMA Initiates 26th Year of Jazz Support
CMA's refreshed grant program kicks off a three-year cycle that awards $2.5 million to jazz through the Doris Duke Foundation

Announcing a Refreshed Ensemble Forward Grant Program
Significant updates to Ensemble Forward grant, which supports contemporary classical ensembles across New York City

Sandbox Percussion & Andy Akiho
Catching up with Andy Akiho and Sandbox Percussion's Ian Rosenbaum about the commission Seven Pillars

CMA Responds to NEA Funding Rescissions
Together with the Sewell Family Foundation, CMA will provide relief for orgs & ensembles reeling from NEA funding cuts

Sparking Change Through Sonic Memoirs
In this episode of CMA Talks, we discuss community engagement with Olivia Cosío and Renate Rohlfing of Sounds That Carry.

Final Report: Sounds of Houston
Sonic memoirs developed to preserve narratives, soundscapes & music in Houston communities

Announcing $543,000 in Grants for New Jazz and Classical Compositions
Announcing $543,000 in grant funding through the 2025 New Jazz Works and Classical Commissioning programs

Finding a Digital Balance – Creating Artistic Work vs. Content Creation
Breaking through the noise on social media platforms is an art in itself.

Creative Placemaking with Purpose
Creative Placemaking—what is it and how can one measure a program’s impact?