Fontana Chamber Arts
Presenting great musicians. Enriching our community.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
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Fontana’s programming features an extensive array of world-renowned performers—both established and emerging—and diverse programming ranging from classical to contemporary to jazz.
Delivered in traditional as well as alternative settings, Fontana presents a mainstage concert series from September through May, consisting of 6-10 performances held primarily at the Dalton Center Recital Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.
Crybaby Concerts
One of the newer components of our community engagement program, Crybaby Concerts serves families with infants and toddlers, introducing them to classical music in a setting where crying and the occasional tantrum will not be followed by the angry “shhh” of fellow concertgoers.
And – thanks to the commitment and generosity of our many underwriters, sponsors and donors – we are pleased to offer outreach activities FREE OF CHARGE!
These programs affirm our belief that chamber music is powerful – that it has the ability to move, inspire and enrich the human spirit.
BRAVO! String Competition
Established in 2001, the BRAVO! competition was incorporated into Fontana’s outreach program in 2015. Similar in format to NPR’s “From the Top,” BRAVO! is a free public recital that celebrates the talents of area high school musicians who audition for spots on the program in front of a panel of professional musicians.
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Fontana Chamber Arts
Board of directorsas of 05/03/2022
Chris Shook
The Gilmore Foundation
Term: 2016 -