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Thank you for attending CMA's 2021 Virtual Conference, Power and Privilege: Equity in the Arts.

 

In the next week, Conference registrants will receive a survey for their feedback on the week's activities. In the coming weeks, we will make the conference sessions and showcases available to registrants, as well as an updated registrant list. Please check your email for these updates.


 

2021 New Jazz Works Guidelines and Application Now Available

 

CMA's 2021 New Jazz Works program supports the creation of new works by professional U.S.-based jazz artists and helps assure that these compositions will be heard through live performances and recordings. This year's guidelines and application are available now.


Applications Due: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, February 12, 2021

 

GUIDELINES | APPLY


 

Read the Fall Issue of Chamber Music


This issue features articles by eight artists, thinkers, and innovators, who share their visions for a better field. Topics include equity, sustainability, technology, economic justice, and more.


READ MAGAZINE


 

Margaret M. Lioi to Retire as CEO of CMA in 2021


Margaret M. Lioi, Chamber Music America’s longest-tenured CEO in the organization’s 43-year history, has announced her retirement effective July 2021. Ms. Lioi has been at the helm of CMA since June 2000. She is credited with incorporating jazz into the organization’s focus; increasing CMA’s grantmaking from under $500,000 annually to more than $1.2 million in 2021; and leading the organization into its diversity, inclusion, and equity work.


The Board of Directors will launch a national search for the organization’s next CEO in the coming months.


PRESS RELEASE


 

Pay-What-You-Can Memberships Are Here!


CMA is currently offering Pay-What-You-Can memberships in recognition that many are currently or will be financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While in effect, we do encourage all members who are able to pay their full membership rates to continue to do so. Additionally, we greatly appreciate those able to contribute a little extra in order to subsidize another member’s dues and support the entire community.


This policy will be in effect until March 31, 2021, at which time we will again review the economic situation.

 

REGISTER


 

In the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Jamel Floyd, and countless others, as well as the ensuing worldwide protests, CMA's Board of Directors released a statement of solidarity in June 2020.


Additionally, CMA staff has compiled a collection of resources to help advance anti-racist work in our community and beyond. We recognize that this is a small sample of the numerous comprehensive resources currently available on these issues. We invite you to begin here and to never stop learning.


STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RESOURCES


COVID-19 Resources for the Chamber Music Community

 

On March 11, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Since then, dramatic measures have been taken, which involve widespread performance cancellations, venue and office closings, and strict social distancing guidelines.


CMA has created a resource page to aid arts professionals at this challenging time.


CMA has also published the results of its surveys, as of April 1 and June 5, on the impact of COVID-19 on the chamber music field. The results include responses from individuals and organizations and will be shared with legislators, funders, and others who may help our field access relief funds.


Check back regularly as we learn of and post additional resources.


Survey results have been published in partnership with the Wallace Foundation’s "Building Audiences for the Arts" initiative.


RESOURCES


 

CMA Talks is Chamber Music America's podcast covering topics related to the small ensemble music community.

 

New episodes will be released on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Music.

 

Listen Here


 

Audience Engagement and Resources

Discover videos, articles, and research reports on the evolving preferences and demographics of today’s audiences, as well as case studies and first-hand accounts of proven audience engagement strategies.

 

CMA Resources | Nine Effective Practices for Audience Engagement

 



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CMA's
2021 Virtual Conference:


January 11-15, 2021