Grantee Database
CHAMBER MUSIC UNBOUND
Grant Year
2019-20
Grant Program
Local Impact
Award Amount
$19,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, CHAMBER MUSIC UNBOUND will implement “Beethoven in the Woods” in the remote Eastern Sierra communities. The year-long project explores the interface of art and nature and offers lifelong learning opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds while emphasizing access for underprivileged youth of Latino and Native American heritage. Culminating events are four free concerts that feature community musicians in an inter-generational setting.
Organization Summary
Core Chamber Music Unbound programs are:
1) Kids Concerts – interactive performances by professional musicians for students of all grade levels.
2) Community Music School: year-round after-school instrumental programs at 5 sites, enrolling young pianists, violinists and cellists grades K-12. Over 40% of students receive instrument and/or tuition scholarships.
3) Adult education in partnership with Cerro Coso Community College: classes offered include Eastern Sierra Chamber Orchestra, Sierra Chamber Music Workshop, History of Jazz, History of Popular Music and Music Appreciation.
4) A professional winter concert series of 10 performances with the resident Felici Piano Trio and renowned guest artists.
5) The Unbound Chamber Music Festival with 6 summer concerts
Organization
Chamber Music Unbound
Address
289 Wagon Wheel Rd.
PO BOX 1219
MAMMOTH LAKES
93546-1219
County
Mono
Region
Central Valley
Phone
(760) 934-7015
Congressional District
California Assembly district 8
State Assembly District
District CA-3
State Senate District
District 4
