Inspiring and Guiding The Next Generation of Great Classical Chamber Musicians

The application period for the Spring 2026 CMC TWO programs is now open.

COACHINGS

CMC TWO coachings are led by the professional musicians of Chamber Music Charleston and take place on Sunday mornings at the West Ashley Theater Center.

MASTERCLASSES

Musicians of CMC TWO have participated in masterclasses with violinists Midori, Anthea Kreston (former violinist of the Artemis Quartet), Daniel Ching (violinist of the Miro Quartet), Alan Rafferty (cellist with the Cincinnati Symphony), Xavier Foley (double bass soloist), and Jason Duckles (cellist).

For the 2025-2026 Season we will have masterclasses with Michael Stephen Brown (piano soloist and composer), Philip Setzer (former violin, Emerson String Quartet), Daniel Ching (violinist of the Miro Quartet), and Alan Rafferty (cellist with the Cincinnati Symphony)

SIDE BY SIDE PERFORMANCES

CMC TWO members have the opportunity to perform alongside the professional musicians and guest artists of CMC from time to time during the season.  To the left is a picture of CMC TWO violinist Gabbi Smith performing with CMC guest violinist Francisco Fullana.

CMC TWO SPRING CONCERT

Musicians of CMC TWO perform in two official public concerts each season. For the 2025-2026 Season the Spring Concert is tentatively scheduled to take place during the Piccolo Spoleto festival.

OUTREACH CONCERTS

Musicians are provided with the opportunity to perform in various outreach concerts.  To the left,  musicians of CMC TWO’s “Indigo Quartet” performed selections from Dvorak’s “American” Quartet for students at the North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School in May 2022.

Thank You to our Education Sponsors

EDUCATION INVESTORS:

Linda Hines
Patricia Ann Abraham
Angela and Jere Estes
Sally Lovejoy
Harriet Ripinsky in memory of Linda Ripinsky
Ted and Sue Soderlund

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