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ACMP Sponsors FROM THE TOP with Christopher O'Riley
ACMP is thrilled to announce sponsorship of From the Top (FTT), America's national platform celebrating classically trained
ACMP Board and Outreach Councils Look to the Future
ACMP welcomed 24 Board and Outreach Council members to a two-day retreat at Stony Point Center in New York State in September 2017.

Just Play - ACMPs new micro-grant program - makes its first grant
ACMP's newest grant program Just Play has awarded its first grant to ACMP member Wayne M. King (trumpet), Canton, MA.

Renowned violinist thanks childhood teacher for her dedication to music
Watch Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist talk about the influence of her first violin teacher Betty Haag and the life-long influence of her teaching.

ACMP Field Trip - A Time to Meet Members and Make New Partnerships
During my first ten months as Executive Director of ACMP, I've attended several conferences but my trip to Rochester in August was my first opportunity to experience the music and culture of anothe

Watch How Violins Get Made in the Stradivari Hometown
This micro documentary by Great Big Story transports you to Cremona, Italy, also known as “The City of Violins” because of its place as the base of operations for master luthiers like Stradivari an

70 Years of ACMP - A Nod to Our Founder, Helen B. Rice
For the past 70 years, ACMP has helped people who love chamber music connect to share and play music together worldwide.

Young Musicians Experience Chamber Music at the Soundscapes Chamber Music Workshop, Providence, Old Lyme, CT
On June 26, 2017, 25 strings students ages 10-18 began a week-long program presented by the Soundscapes Chamber Music Workshop, Old Lyme, CT.

Arts Council England Announces Broader Focus for Arts Funding
Arts Council England has announced a plan to increase funding for the arts across the country, with £170 million more go

Historic Bassoon Brings Two Generations of Musicians Together for a Special Concert in Palo Alto
Much like a Stradivarius is to the violin world, a Heckel is considered one of the gold standards in bassoons.

8 ways for violinists to improve posture - from The Strad
The Strad has compiled eight tips from its pages which give "advice for violinists on establishing a relaxed and stable posture for optimal performance, and avoiding strain and inj

New York String Studio shares Tips and Treats video series
Professional violist Nick Revel and his wife Nora Krohn of the NY Strings Studio have shared their series of short tips videos for string