How will you our 2023 Summer Festival? For Our Community

Chamber Music Northwest strives to offer our community many opportunities for music education and access to live performances. On these pages you will see a myriad of entirely free chances to deepen your experiences with us, and be a part of the 2023 Summer Festival.

Fridays Free Community Concerts

We are delighted to offer free concerts every Friday that feature our incredible festival musicians for our community to enjoy! CMNW partners with SoundsTruck NW, the Pacific Northwest’s premier mobile venue, to deliver some of our performances to audiences in neighborhoods around Portland.

June 23 @ Noon • Young Artist Institute Showcase | Community Music Center

June 30 @ Noon • Young Artist Institute Showcase | The Old Church

July 7 @ 7pm • Young Artist Institute Final Showcase | Pilot House, U of Portland

July 14 @ 7pm • Kenari Saxophone Quartet | North Clackamas Park with SoundsTruck NW

July 21 @ 7pm • 2023 CMNW Protégé Artists | Gresham Arts Plaza with SoundsTruck NW

July 28 @ 7pm • Columbia River Brass Quintet | Leroy Haagen Park in partnership with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra & SoundsTruck NW. Movie follows concert!

CMNW Around Town

Surprise! Once again, CMNW will show up with pop-up performances in and around Portland that are free to the public. Our aim is to bring music to the ears and hearts of all in our community. Put these opportunities on your calendar!

Tuesday, June 27 • 11am - 2pm with Young Artist Institute soloists & pianists SEE THEM at Powell’s, Mirabella, The Racquet Club, OHSU Farmer’s Market, Providence St. Vincent, and more!

Thursday, June 29 • 6pm - 7pm at Beaverton's BG Food Carts with Young Artist Institute quartets

Tuesday, July 4 • 11am - 2pm with Young Artist Institute quartets CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY with us at The Grotto, OMSI, Oregon Zoo, Happy Valley Family Celebration, Oaks Park, and more TBA!

Prelude Performances

Thursdays & Saturdays

Arrive early for Thursday and Saturday concerts to enjoy a free performance featuring local young musicians or our Young Artist Institute students. Experience the joy and virtuosity of the next generation!

June 24 @ 6:30pm • Kaul Auditorium with Young Artist Institute soloists

June 29 @ 6:30pm • The Reser with Young Artist Institute soloists

July 1 @ 6:30pm • Kaul Auditorium with Young Artist Institute soloists

July 6 @ 7pm • Kaul Auditorium with Young Artist Institute quartets

July 8 @ 7pm • Kaul Auditorium with Young Artist Institute quartets

Open Rehearsals

July 13 @ 7pm • The Reser

July 15 @ 7pm • Kaul Auditorium

July 20 @ 7pm • The Reser

July 22 @ 7pm • Kaul Auditorium

July 27 @ 7pm • The Reser

July 29 @ 7pm • Kaul Auditorium

Wednesdays

Wednesdays @ 11am | Kaul Auditorium, Reed College

Ready for a treat? Go behind the scenes and observe CMNW’s world-class musicians working together to put the finishing touches on music for upcoming performances. An informal Q&A follows. FREE

June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26

Masterclasses

Mondays @ Noon

Mondays

Witness our festival artists—many of whom are renowned music educators— coach the next generation of musicians in our community. Trust us, you’ll learn a lot yourself! FREE

June 26 @ Noon • Paul Neubauer, viola | Mago Hunt Recital Hall, U of Portland

July 3 @ Noon • Zlatomir Fung, cello | Lincoln Recital Hall, PSU

July 10 @ Noon • Alexi Kenney, violin | Lincoln Recital Hall, PSU

July 17 @ Noon • Kenari Quartet, saxophone | Lincoln Recital Hall, PSU

July 24 @ Noon • Anton Nel, piano | Lincoln Recital Hall, PSU