With a two-pronged approach to promoting excellence in the performing arts—through education and live music programming—Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School connects a wide range of audiences and ages to some of the most vibrant music and musicians in the world. Through diverse and dynamic events and first-class instruction, Bay Chamber takes the lead in making music in a range of genres accessible to all.
Our Mission
Bay Chamber champions the power of music to inspire joy and encourage discovery, bringing together a community of music lovers.
We Achieve Our Mission By
Continuing our 60+ year tradition of presenting chamber music in the State of Maine.
Introducing audiences to excellence in the performing arts by delivering a diversity of events at a variety of venues.
Offering varied and participatory music education for all ages and abilities regardless of financial need through our music school.
Expanding community engagement programs and collaborating with other organizations.
Providing a sound organizational structure, prudent financial management, and an endowment sufficient to accomplish our goals.
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our history
Founded in 1960 by two brothers, pianist Andrew Wolf and flutist Thomas Wolf, Bay Chamber was created to model the former Curtis Institute of Music summer music colony in Rockport, Maine. The first 25 years were devoted to summer classical concert programs. In 1974, Bay Chamber began offering concerts year-round, adding jazz and world music to its program series.
Over the next 25 years, Bay Chamber, in partnership with the Town of Rockport, restored the Rockport Opera House. In addition, Bay Chamber established an annual Young Stars of Maine Prize program for outstanding Maine student musicians; added an array of educational offerings culminating in 2010 with the founding of the Bay Chamber Music School; and developed Community Engagement Programming for those who have limited access to live performance opportunities.
Written by Thomas Wolf, Musical Gifts tells the story of Rockport, a coastal Maine town that has, for almost a century, been a destination for some of the world’s greatest musicians. Click on the link to the left to download a copy!
Thomas and Andrew Wolf
