Chamber Music Society Of St Louis Inc

CMSSL conducted 7 master classes this fiscal year. Instructors are CMSSL musicians, most of whom are also members of the St. Louis Symphony. Classes are free to St. Louis area students with participants from more than 30 St. Louis Metro area schools. The classes are free and open to the public. Each class can accommodate up to 7 participants as well as students to audit. All classes were at full capacity and served 175 total participants.

CMSSL supported three chamber ensembles as part of the Young Chamber Artist program. Coaches and mentors are CMSSL musicians, most of whom are also members of the St. Louis Symphony. Students were also given the opportunity to perform in national chamber music competitions. The Rader Young Artists program served 125 students this year.

During this fiscal year, the St. Louis Chamber Music Society entered into a partnership with Gateway Music Outreach. The Chamber Music Society's partnership with Gateway Music Outreach is providing ongoing musical education opportunities for lower income families, most of whom attend Title I schools. Instruction is divided between small ensemble coaching of 2-5 students and private lessons. There are also periodic performances for the local community featuring both Chamber Music Society Artists and the students that they have taught.