Fontana Chamber Arts

10/20/2026

🎹 Celebrating Young Musicians! 🎶

The Fall Choral Festival is back on October 28, showcasing nearly 350 student vocalists from across the district, accompanied by four talented young pianists from Fontana’s Collaborative Performance program!

👏 Join us in celebrating Jaslene Marsh (Kalamazoo Central), Marta Kellam, Emma van der Westhuizen, and Lucy Cook (Loy Norrix) as they help bring this incredible choral showcase to life.

This event is free to attend, so mark your calendars!

📅 October 28 | 7 PM
📍 Chenery Auditorium

10/19/2026

🎻 Meet the Miró Quartet!

For nearly 30 years, the GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet has captivated audiences around the world with performances known for their intensity, artistry, and unforgettable energy.

Based in Austin, Texas, the quartet has earned an international reputation for bringing fresh perspective and excitement to chamber music. Their long list of accomplishments includes being the first ensemble ever to receive the Avery Fisher Career Grant. ✨

And this November, they’re joining forces with legendary clarinetist David Shifrin for a very special evening of chamber music right here in Kalamazoo!

🎶 Hear them LIVE with David Shifrin (clarinet) on November 20!

Get your tickets today at: https://www.fontanamusic.org/event/david-shifrin-miro-quartet/

10/15/2026

🎶 ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL | REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Calling all K–12 students! The Fontana Chamber Arts Ensemble Festival provides a welcoming, supportive performance opportunity for young musicians to share their love of chamber music.

All instrumental combinations and creative ensembles are welcome - bring your group, your music, and your unique sound to the stage! ✨

📅 Saturday, January 30, 2027
📝 Application deadline: December 5, 2026

Registration is now open: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/outreach2027/event/ensemblefestival2027/

Come play, connect, and celebrate the joy of making music together!

10/14/2026

🎶 FALL CHORAL FESTIVAL 🎶

Join us for an evening celebrating the talent and collaboration of Kalamazoo’s young musicians!

As part of Fontana’s Collaborative Performance Community Outreach Program, the Fall Choral Festival brings student chamber musicians together for an inspiring evening of music-making.

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 7 PM
📍 Chenery Auditorium

Featuring pianists Marta Kellam (Loy Norrix), Emma van der Westhuizen (Loy Norrix), Jaslene Marsh (Kalamazoo Central), and Lucy Cook (Loy Norrix).

The Collaborative Performance Program helps young musicians develop the skills and confidence to work together in choirs, chamber ensembles, theater productions, and more - building meaningful musical partnerships throughout our community.

Come support these talented young musicians! 🎵

10/14/2026

Our next guest, Miró Quartet, has been nominated for a GRAMMY! Get to know this fabulous ensemble by listening to their latest album 💿 👇👇👇

10/12/2026

🎶 A true clarinet legend is coming to Kalamazoo! 🎶

Get ready for David Shifrin - one of the world’s most celebrated clarinetists and an original member of the Fontana Ensemble! 🌟

A three-time Grammy nominee and winner of the Avery Fisher Prize, Shifrin has performed on the world’s great stages and collaborated with musical icons including Wynton Marsalis, Emanuel Ax, André Watts, and André Previn.

And on November 20, you’ll have the chance to experience his incredible artistry LIVE as he joins the Miró Quartet for an unforgettable evening of chamber music. 🎶

Don’t miss this chance to hear a true master of the clarinet right here in Kalamazoo!

✨ November 20 - 7:30pm - Dalton Recital Hall, WMU
Get your tickets today at: https://www.fontanamusic.org/event/david-shifrin-miro-quartet/

10/09/2026

🎶 UP NEXT: DAVID SHIFRIN & THE MIRÓ QUARTET

Fontana’s second concert of the season brings acclaimed clarinetist David Shifrin together with the Miró Quartet for an evening of exceptional chamber music.

Featuring works by Haydn, Shulman, Schiff’s homage to Benny Goodman, and Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Quintet.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM
📍 Dalton Center Recital Hall, WMU

Tickets are on sale now!
https://www.fontanamusic.org/event/david-shifrin-miro-quartet/

10/05/2026

🎶 UP NEXT: DAVID SHIFRIN & THE MIRÓ QUARTET

Fontana’s second concert of the season brings acclaimed clarinetist David Shifrin together with the Miró Quartet for an evening of exceptional chamber music.

Featuring works by Haydn, Shulman, Schiff’s homage to Benny Goodman, and Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Quintet.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM
📍 Dalton Center Recital Hall, WMU

Tickets are on sale now!
https://www.fontanamusic.org/event/david-shifrin-miro-quartet/

Our mission: To celebrate chamber music—the enriching, intimate music of small ensembles—through performances by renowned guest artists and educational outreach across the breadth of our community.

10/03/2026

What a beautiful way to kick off Fontana Chamber Arts’ 2026-2027 season! A heartfelt thank you to RELIC for an unforgettable evening of Baroque music, and to everyone who joined us in the audience. We’re so grateful you were there!

This concert was made possible through a generous gift from The Shirley and Michael K. Bach Family Fund. We extend our sincere thanks for their support of Fontana and live music in our community. ❤️

Here’s to a wonderful season ahead! 🎶

Photos: Mark Bugnaski

10/02/2026

🎶 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎶

The wait is over - Fontana Chamber Arts’ new season begins tonight with RELIC!

Experience The Blood of the Rose, an imaginative Baroque program filled with drama, passion, and beautiful period-instrument sound.

📍 Dalton Center Recital Hall
🕢 Tonight at 7:30 PM

Come celebrate the start of another season of extraordinary music with us!

🎟️ Tickets are still available online until 12pm noon, or at the door!
https://www.fontanamusic.org/event/relic/