Since 1997, Friends of Chamber Music has been presenting a full season of concerts and outreach programs by world-class musicians yearly, aiming to enrich the quality of life, entertain, and inspire.
2024–2025 SEASON SPONSORS: ROBIN & HAYS GLOVER
30th Season Grand Opening
ANNA LAPWOOD, organ
First ever official organist of the Royal Albert Hall in London
“She had rightly become ‘the world’s most visible organist.’”
– The New York Times
September 19, 2025
7 PM Friday
Concert Sponsors – MARK & ALYSSA SYMM
The opening night of the 30th Concert Season is supported by Music Ministry of A&M United Methodist Church
Follow FCM on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube & TikTok
30th Concert Season
2025-2026
ANNA LAPWOOD, organ
“She had rightly become ‘the world’s most visible organist.’” – The New York Times
September 19, 2025 | Friday, 7pm
Concert Sponsors – MARK & ALYSSA SYMM
The opening night of the 30th Concert Season is supported by Music Ministry of A&M United Methodist Church
DREAMERS’ CIRCUS
fiddle, piano, accordion, cittern
An endlessly innovative Nordic folk music trio revelling in a genre-bending blend of folk sensitivity, jazz improvisation and classical complexity
October 29, 2025 | Wednesday, 7pm
Enjoy the historic ambiance sponsored by
Ice House with a glass of your favorite drink!
(Age restrictions apply.)
DANISH STRING QUARTET
"This is one of the best quartets before the public today."
– The Washington Post
November 19, 2025 | Wednesday, 7 pm
Concert Sponsors
Tracy & Tamara Carter
David & Joanne Claridge
Free Concert
CANADIAN BRASS
trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba
“These are the men who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity,
and humor.” – Washington Post
February 1, 2026 | Sunday, 5pm
![Cantus-stairs-formal [web] NateRyan.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/681c0c_b8225baf3c7b449fb9185399d4612182~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_721,y_0,w_6814,h_5504/fill/w_333,h_269,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Cantus-stairs-formal%20%5Bweb%5D%20NateRyan.jpg)
CANTUS
a low-voice a cappella ensemble “exalting finesse and expressive power” (The Washington Post)
"Land That I Love"
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence
April 17, 2026 | Friday, 7pm
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Free Concert
FRIENDS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients! 🎉
Thanks to the incredible generosity of patrons and supporters, and especially Ken & Kathy Appelt, we were able to award scholarships to 9 outstanding students this year—our biggest group yet! Your hard work, passion, and dedication have truly paid off. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish! Let’s give a round of applause to our newest scholars! 👏✨
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Zoey Miller, Soprano
Ethan Kimber, String bass
Molly Seago, Euphonium
Andrew Kim, Violin
Alethia Payne, Cello
Kelly Ding, Flute
Riho Miyamoto, Flute
David Paull, Oboe
Chloe Normand, Soprano/mezzo
"The Bryan/College Station community is very fortunate to have the Friends of Chamber Music and all of the wonderful Art Music that this organization brings to B/CS!"
Travis Barney
FCM programs are made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through The Arts Center of Brazos Valley.
Nina Astin Winkler
Charitable Trust
Rea
Charitable Trust
Nina Heard Astin
Charitable Trust
Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust
Appelt Family
Foundation