Education and community outreach is an important part of our mission for building sustainable audiences and preserving chamber music for future generations. Throughout the year, SCMS provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joys of chamber music with entertaining, educational and accessible programs.
Chamber Music in the Classroom
Local teaching artists visit middle and high school music classes to give one-on-one and small chamber group coaching.
Family Concerts
During both our Winter and Summer Festivals, our family concerts introduce children ages 5-10 to chamber music in a entertaining format that is fun for the whole family.
Open Rehearsals
Select Summer Festival rehearsals are open to the public, giving audience members and students a chance to observe professional musicians practicing in preparation for a concert.
Lecture Series
SCMS presents stimulating lectures each Winter and Summer festival by regional experts, designed to inform and delight listeners of all levels and backgrounds.
Pre-concert Recitals
Preceding each main-series concert, one or two festival musicians perform works from the solo repertoire, and include informal commentary on the music performed. Recitals last 30-minutes and are free.
Music Under the Stars
Each night during the Summer Festival both the pre-concert recital and main concert are broadcast live outside. A great opportunity for those with children or anyone seeking a less formal atmosphere, these broadcasts are open to everyone and free of charge.
Radio broadcasts
Classical KING FM 98.1 broadcasts live all Summer and Winter Festival main-series concerts, reaching approximately 15,000 listeners throughout the Puget Sound region each night. Portions of concerts are selected for broadcast on NPR's "Performance Today" heard on 300 stations nationwide.