Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth

A nonprofit organization

$3,850 raised by 8 donors

51% complete

$7,500 Goal

Discover CMSFW: Artistry and Innovation

In the heart of Fort Worth, Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth (CMSFW) is a beacon of artistry and innovation. We believe in the transformative power of classical music, sharing it not only through breathtaking concerts but also through impactful education and outreach programs. Discover how we're shaping the future of music---in the concert hall, the classroom, and the community.


UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

CMSFW welcomes you to the 2025-2026 season of eight concerts, Subtle Connections Across the WorldHighlights of the season include the Dover Quartet performing a newly-commissioned work by Pierre Jalbert. Among the additional season's concerts are performances by the Hermitage Piano Trio, the Atrium Quartet, the Leonkoro Quartet, and Cliburn medalist Vadym Kholodenko. The diverse programming is truly a look at subtle connections across the world with works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Falla, Dvořák, and Fauré.

Over the past two years CMSFW has featured a roster of outstanding musicians from over a dozen countries. In 2024-25 we reached over 5,500 patrons through our Concert Series, Outreach and Education programs. Our 200 YouTube videos received over 105,000 views.  


EDUCATION INITIATIVES

Our Goal is $7500 to support the Family Concert Series. 

Now in its second year, the Family Concert Series is expanding to include another museum!  This year concerts will be held at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Kimbell Art Museum,  the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.  

With your support,  families can attend these entertaining and educational concerts at a reduced rate. This year's experiences:

  •  "Spells, Strings, and Spooky Things" featuring The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Harry Potter, & viral cello music from Wednesday.  Modern Art Museum, October 25
  • "Jingle Bell Jam" with holiday hits like "Sleigh Ride" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" plus a sing-along.  Amon Carter Museum of American Art, December 20
  • "Soundwaves & Symphonies" in the Omni Theater explore how music is created.  Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, March 8
  • "Peter & the Wolf" also featuring Funeral March of a Marionette featuring a special guest narrator as well as student art helping to capture the stories.  Kimbell Art Museum, April 4


Learning with the Masters, our flagship program, provides young musicians with the opportunity to learn directly from our guest artists who provide insights and inspiration that help shape their musical journeys. Collaborations with the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra and local universities. 

CMSFW2 identifies talented collegiate-age musicians who are on track for professional careers by giving them the opportunity to perform in a highly sought-after venue. The Julliard-based Prometheus Quartet gave exhilarating performances this past year to our patrons through outreach to the Stayton plus a master class for the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra and a performance at the Neville Gallery.

The Building Blocks of Music introduces chamber music to our youngest audiences.  Last year we presented this program to students in the Fort Worth ISD, the YMCA, Cook Children's Hospital, and Glen Rose ISD. 


OUTREACH INITIATIVES

We continue to find new ways to reach local audiences with performances at museums, galleries, and retirement communities.  Our YouTube platform offers over 200 FREE performance and educational videos with over 105,000 views. And, recognizing the therapeutic benefits of music, we have brought healing music to patients, families, and staff at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center. 

CMSFW continues to grow and strive to achieve new heights presenting the best, most diverse roster and programming in the country. Come to our concerts and you will see our music making and presentation are second to none.



Mission

To promote and present the highest quality chamber music for our city and region, reflecting innovation, creativity in programming, and selection of superior musical artists. To build an informed audience for chamber music, now and in the future, through educational programs in the schools, with our concert series, and through the media.

Needs

Four good reasons to help us make our goal of $7,500:

>>We're excited this season to be expanding our ever popular low-cost Family Concert Series to not three, but four, world-class Fort Worth museums.

>>As one patron commented, "There's nothing like this anywhere else in Fort Worth."

>>We have a $2500 matching grant from an anonymous donor.

>>Our goal of $7,500 will help fund the Family Concert Series and support our continued efforts to reach out to all our community members from our youngest kindergarten students to our seniors.

THANK YOU for helping us make this happen in our community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth

Tax id (EIN)

75-2280180

Guidestar

Causes

Arts & Humanities

Operating Budget

$250,000 - $499,999

Counties Served

Somervell, Tarrant

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Address

2501 Parkview Dr., Suite 317E
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone

817-877-3003

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