"At a time when interest in classical music is waning in the US, initiatives like this are critical to support students interested in chamber music. The program enables a student to choose to perform a piece from varied and challenging repertoire, and by working closely with professionals, inspires the student to attain new levels of achievement."

Alan & Gerry Ertel (parents of a 17-year-old cellist David Ertel), Lexington, MA

"The whole experience of having my son (Sebastian) play the Shostakovich Piano Trio with CMFoNE was an extremely positive one. Everyone involved seemed truly co mmitted not only to performing an enormously varied repertoire of chamber music, but to reaching out to new listeners and to enriching the experience of being an audience member. The educational introductions were just right in terms of length and content. The venue was intimate with excellent acoustics. Sebastian, as a young cellist, met with only the greatest respect and encouragement from his fellow musicians. And the level and passion of the playing kept the audience enthralled for the duration of the entire performance."

Jennifer Bäverstam, Newton, MA

"David's experience with CMFoNE was a joy for him and for us. It was exciting to see him learn the Ravel Trio, a difficult piece, in a short period of time, and to return from rehearsals exhilarated. He truly felt that the approach to the music was a collaborative effort where his input was valued and where he matured as a chamber music student under the guidance of Ms. Blinder, Ms. Muchnik and the other members of the organization. Given David's hectic schedule, we all appreciated the flexibility of the rehearsal times. St. Paul's Church is an intimate and appealing space with excellent acoustics for chamber music."

Alan & Gerry Ertel, Lexington, MA