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Chamber Music America, the national network for ensemble music professionals, develops, supports, and strengthens the chamber music field with a membership including musicians, ensembles, presenters, artist managers, educators, music businesses, and advocates of ensemble music, CMA welcomes members representing a wide range of musical styles and traditions. CMA Talks series receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Doris ...
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In the past decade, streaming has erupted as a preferred method of music listening for hundreds of millions of people. Under this model, music has never been cheaper or easier to access, but many argue independent musicians have been left out of the equation. This episode discusses the work of two organizations that aim to coalesce musicians toward…
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What are the tools and best practices for creating thoughtful and lasting work? How can we use our talents and platforms to build arts equity that lasts? This episode of CMA Talks, "Confronting Marginalization through the Power of the Creative Life," features a discussion between artists and arts administrators about what's missing in the equity co…
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In this episode, we speak with Melody Buyukozer Dawkins from Slover Linett Audience Research (https://sloverlinett.com/) on the new qualitative report, “A Place to Be Heard, A Space to Be Held: Black Perspectives on Creativity, Trustworthiness, Welcome, and Well-Being” (https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/pages/a-place-to-be-heard-a-…
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In this episode, we hear from pianist, music educator, and researcher, Rod Vester, whose recent article in the Summer 2021 issue of Chamber Music Magazine urges ensembles and organizations not to abandon the racial equity commitments they made during 2020’s public reckoning. He talks about his personal connection to this work, highlights the import…
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This episode features a conversation between Chamber Music America CEO, Margaret M. Lioi, and composer, pianist, and educator Joan Tower. Listen in as they discuss Tower's life and work that has made her one of the most important American composers living today.Joan Tower will receive the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award Visionary Award …
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This episode features a conversation between Chamber Music America CEO, Margaret M. Lioi, and pianist, composer, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes. Listen in as they cover a wide range of topics including Samora’s musical history, mentors, and social justice activism.Samora will receive CMA’s Visionary Award as part of CMA’s 2020 Conference, Music, …
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In this episode, we’ll hear from Angela Myles Beeching, a music career coach who teaches musicians how to get more of their best work out into the world. She is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. She writes the “Angela Answers” column in CMA’s C…
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In this episode, we listen to part of Zara Lawler’s March 2018 First Tuesday session, Strategies for Educational Outreach and Youth Centered Programming. Flutist Zara Lawler, specializes in interdisciplinary collaborations and engaging performances for young audiences. A grantee of CMA’s Residency Partnership Program, Lawler discusses how to develo…
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In part one of our two part podcast featuring Bob Harlow, we’ll listen to selections from his 2019 CMA Conference session, Audience Building on a Budget. Market Researcher Bob Harlow has spent the last two decades helping arts organizations, foundations, and corporations understand how different audiences think and make decisions. He currently lead…
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In part two of our podcast with Bob Harlow we’ll listen to selections from his 2019 CMA Conference session, Audience Building on a Budget. Market Researcher Bob Harlow has spent the last two decades helping arts organizations, foundations, and corporations understand how different audiences think and make decisions. He currently leads his own marke…
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Theresa Hubbard, associate director for program operations at Fractured Atlas, explores the benefits and tools of crowdfunding sites. Find out how to make crowdfunding an effective fundraising tool, and how to turn your donors into your audience.Chamber Music America
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Every ensemble—from young or emerging to well-established performers and educators— ponders artist management. Should an ensemble seek a large, well-known agency? Is self-management a better alternative? When is the appropriate time to look for management? Experienced artist manager Nancy Christensen of Christensen Arts will discuss these topics an…
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In this episode of CMA Talks, Kaori Fujii, founder & president of Music Beyond, offers a practical framework for integrating art and social action. She discusses where to begin, when to seek advice, how to develop your personal narrative and mission, and different methods for supporting your goals—including fundraising, sponsorship, and community p…
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In this episode, we listen back to Olivia Marlowe-Giovetti's May 2018 First Tuesday session on Improving Marketing Outcomes with A/B Testing.This episode was produced in partnership with The Wallace Foundation’s Building Audiences for the Arts initiative.Learn more by visiting our Audience Engagement Resource page: https://www.chamber-music.org/aud…
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Listen as Donna Walker-Kuhne (President, Walker Communications Group) discusses practical, proven strategies for building audiences that better reflect the diversity of your local community. To learn more about Donna Walker-Kuhne and Walker International Communications Group Inc., visit www.walkercommunicationsgroup.com .https://vimeo.com/152711011…
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