Hamburg Area High School Outreach with Aeolus Quartet
April 29, 2026Dear Angela, On behalf of the Friends of Chamber Music of Reading (FOCM), I want to thank you and provide a recap of your hosting the Aeolus Quartet’s outreach presentation to your 30 middle and high school orchestra students who sat with rapt attention to the lively and upbeat presentation. First violinist, Isabelle Durrenberger asked a question to the audience to gauge their knowledge of the art form of chamber music. Music students including string players studying violin, viola, cello, bass and even guitar responded positively and became immediately engaged for what was to come. She asked them to consider…
Boyertown High School Outreach
Dear Chris, On behalf of the Friends of Chamber Music of Reading (FOCM), I thank you for hosting the Daedalus Quartet including their guest pianist, Wyomissing native Matt Bengtson. The Auditorium was set up as requested with Steinway piano on…
Curtis On Tour visits Fleetwood Area High School
Dear Sarah, Catherine and Elizabeth, Thank you so much for working with us to host an outreach program given by Curtis On Tour on Friday afternoon, 10-31-2025, at Fleetwood High School. The audience of music students, grades 9 – 12,…
Twin Valley High School Outreach
Dear Ms. Weaver and Ms. Dieter, On behalf of the Friends of Chamber Music of Reading (FOCM), I gratefully thank you for all your efforts to host our first ensemble of our 2025-2026 season, the Amara Trio, in their hour…
