Salon Concerts Inc., is an Austin based 501(c)3 devoted to bringing chamber music to its community through concerts and education.
For 27 years, Salon Concerts and the CHAMPS program have fostered appreciation and enjoyment of chamber music through performance and education.
Salon Concerts presents 4 sets of concerts each season carefully curated by Artistic Director, pianist and composer, Kathryn Mishell. The artists are chosen from the best classical musicians in Austin and distinguished, internationally acclaimed guest performers. Each pair of concerts takes place in a beautiful private home and includes delicious food and wine. Audience members have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, the hosts, and fellow music lovers.
FREE Noon Hour concerts are held on Tuesdays (2017-2018 TBA) and take place at University Presbyterian Church.
Chamber Music in Public Schools (CHAMPS) is the educational arm of Salon Concerts, Inc. Founded in 1991 by violinist Robert Rudié, CHAMPS is now in 16 public middle and high schools in the Austin, Eanes, Lake Travis, Round Rock and Georgetown school districts providing, weekly professional chamber music coaching. CHAMPS participants represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as varying levels of musical skill.
CHAMPS seeks to instill life-long appreciation for music, and to develop leadership, communication and problem-solving skills through increased awareness of personal responsibility, commitment and community-building. In addition to weekly coaching in schools, CHAMPS students participate in master classes by renowned artists, perform in semester recitals and numerous outreach concerts throughout the community.
For 27 years, Salon Concerts and the CHAMPS program have fostered appreciation and enjoyment of classical chamber music through education and performance.
Artistic Director, pianist and composer Kathryn Mishell presents carefully curated concerts of wonderful and interesting music played by superb musicians. Held in the beautiful and warm setting of a private home, complimented by sumptuous food and wine, these evenings are not to be missed.
Chamber Music in Public Schools, known as CHAMPS, is the educational program of Salon Concerts. CHAMPS motto is “leadership through artistry,” and its mission is to nurture an appreciation and love of chamber music in young musicians. Currently the CHAMPS program partners with 16 schools across the greater Austin area to provide chamber music instruction and performance to middle and high school aged students.
