Chamber Musicians of Kamloops is a registered community-based nonprofit society. Our mission is to inspire appreciation of the beauty of chamber music, dedicated to becoming a leading organization that enriches the cultural lives of members, residents and visitors in Kamloops and the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia by increasing the enjoyment and appreciation of chamber music. We strive to be an open forum for musical expression and welcome new members – both performing or supportive.
A Brief History
In the fall of 2008, a group of about 15 local musicians and supporters came together to form what would eventually become the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops. For the first couple of years the musicians performed four to five times a year in mostly intimate house concerts. CMK became a registered society in 2010 and, with the help of a City of Kamloops grant, organised its first full season of 10 concerts at the Old Courthouse. Since then CMK chamber ensembles have been performing regularly in Kamloops, as well as in surrounding communities such as Sun Peaks, Lillooet, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Celista, 100 Mile House, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, Nelson, Revelstoke, and other locations in BC. CMK received federal charitable tax status in 2012.
In the spring of 2014, CMK collaborated with Vancouver Pro Music in their inaugural Further Series: Highway 1 concert, their first ever event outside of the Metro Vancouver area. This event saw CMK musicians presenting a concert of all new works by BC composers. Later, in 2018, CMK concert series moved to the Kamloops United Church and then in 2024 to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Since 2020, CMK presents up to 10 concerts per season. Special thanks for financial support over these years goes to our sponsors; the City of Kamloops, the Province of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the DoubleTree by Hilton, the BC Interior Community Foundation, and many generous private donors.
CMK musicians have performed at a variety of community events, including Communities in Bloom, Homes for Holidays, Canada Day, and BC Culture Days. They have also given a variety of workshops and masterclasses over the years.
Our Board Of Directors
President: Joanne Dennstedt
Vice President: Cvetozar Vutev
Treasurer: Joan Bernard
Secretary: Evelyn Claudepierre
Director/Program Coordinator: Rita Winkler
Directors: Joe Alcock, Cathy Dochstader, Cuyler Page, Natalia Polchenko
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Membership
Yearly membership is only $10. We gladly accept payment at the door, or e-transfer to Joan Bernard (Treasurer) at joanlbernard@gmail.com
Our mailing address is:
Chamber Musicians of Kamloops
PO Box 1336 Kamloops Main
Kamloops B.C. V2C 6L7
Chamber Musicians of Kamloops is grateful for the support of the community of Kamloops, the City Of Kamloops, Kamloops Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.