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Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB)

Mission

Through our remarkable 58 years, CMMB's mission remains steadfast: to enrich the cultural life of the community by providing high quality chamber music through a world-class concert series and community education programs, which include our Visiting Artist Outreach/VAO programs in schools, music education organizations, and senior living facilities. CMMB provides no cost and discounted tickets for low-income individuals and families.

The Big Idea

Your support will bring chamber music to K-12 schools and to music education organizations, to engage hundreds of students with renown chamber music ensembles! For the 2025 concert season, CMMB will schedule Visiting Artist Outreach (VAO) interactive educational and performance events. These allow students to experience classical and contemporary chamber music, to learn about its history, and composers, and to hear the music “up front and personal”. Additionally, the musicians work with aspiring youth musicians for assistance with their performance techniques, allowing them to refine their skills, gain mastery, and self-assurance.

As a follow-up to our VAO events, CMMB will offer the students the opportunity to experience the ensembles’ artistry and the joy of chamber music by attending a concert at Sunset Center with a complimentary ticket. Many of these students may never have heard a chamber music performance or a concert at Sunset Center.

The Catalyst masterclass was helpful and insightful. Their advice transformed our interpretation and playing from good to extraordinary in a matter of minutes.

- Andreaq Chavez