Austin Chamber Music Center

In the Austin Chamber Music Center's school concerts program, ACMC is able both to educate and perform by presenting interactive performances of chamber music to Austin's students. Our concerts take place in the schools, and each of our professional ensembles offers a unique presentation in what it means to play and listen to chamber music.

What is chamber music?

instruments that make up the ensemble
music terminology and history
chamber music literature
elements of playing in small groups

piano trio (violin, cello, piano)
woodwind quintet
brass quintet
string quartet

Performances are tailored for specific grade levels, and available for grades K through 12.

an audience of approximately 100 students for each performance
two or three periods, back-to-back, on the same day, during which an ensemble can give performances
a small, quiet space - preferably a classroom, library or music room

Cost to AISD schools:
ACMC is able to perform at AISD schools free of charge because of the generous support of certain individuals, foundations, and corporations. We will gladly accept contributions from your PTA and school to cover concert costs so that our limited funding can reach as many children as possible.

As funds available to support free concerts are limited, please contact us early to schedule a concert for your students.

Cost to private schools and non-AISD schools:
Call for fee schedule

Contact the Assistant Director for Education at outreach@austinchambermusic.org, or at 454-7562, to schedule a performance date. Concerts are scheduled throughout the school year

Woodwind Quintet
Rebecca Powell Garfield, flute
Lisa Link Edwards, oboe
Valerie Bugh, clarinet
Margaret Ayer, horn
John Upchurch, bassoon

Brass Quintet

String Quartet
Laurie Stevens, violin
Elise Winters, violin
Ames Asbell, viola
Margaret Coltman, cello

Piano Trio
Elise Winters, violin
Margaret Coltman, cello
Felicity Coltman, piano

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