It's not an exaggeration to say that we each take home a wealth of experiences that enrich our professional and personal lives. If you've joined one of these spirited gatherings before, no introduction is required. If you haven't attended a conference, here are some thoughts on why you should join us and what you might take away. Whether you are creator, purveyor, or consumer of musical goods and services, it's clear that the brain trust at CMA is adept at programming a balance of the philosophical and the practical. In terms of content this is the most stimulating conference around.
Sessions are sometimes controversial, often moving, always thought-provoking.
The caliber of the speakers, make that the thinkers, is always impressive. This year's conference theme, The Widening World of Chamber Music, provides an appropriate vantage point for looking forward into unfamiliar territory. Our chamber music world view is enlarging to take in many other worlds. Increasingly, presenters are offering seasons of superb traditional chamber music ensembles alongside terrific jazz and world music groups. This theme points the way to a growing interest in multimedia presentations as well as a flowering of musical styles.