Inspiring and Guiding The Next Generation of Great Classical Chamber Musicians

The application period for the 2025-2026 CMC TWO programs is now open.

CMC TWO DETAILED INFORMATION
CMC TWO APPLICATION
CURRENT LETTER OF AGREEMENT

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 AND FALL CONCERT

Musicians of CMC TWO perform in two official public concerts each season, the Fall and Spring CMC TWO Concerts.  Taking place in the Pearl Theater of the West Ashley Theater Center, this provides the students with the opportunity to perform for their families, friends, and the general public.

For the 2025-2026 Season the Fall Concert is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025 and the Spring Concert is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2026.

 

CHAMBER MUSIC DAY AND COMPETITION

Students have the opportunity to apply for participation in the annual Chamber Music Day at the University of South Carolina School Of Music (the event was not held during 2023).  To the left is a picture of CMC TWO membersat the March 26, 2023 Chamber Music Day and Competition.

 

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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