“Junior Chamber Music changed the way my child approached music by appreciating the detail of music more and even though practicing is tiring and tough, she complains about it less and less. There's also new motivations because of the group dynamic - she actually says that she likes the program and the music - very changed since ”

— Tao Wang, Parent

“Loved the JCM-Matching of personalities for the groups. They were a great fit together. We loved how the big performances helped show our son how this could be a career. The kids just kept getting better, no complaints about practicing and he enjoyed the tour to Idyllwild so much - a great social experience mixing with a broader community of kids.”

— Jessie Zaud, Parent

“We are teaching students to be humanists of the modern era. My daughter is more creative and innovative after being part of JCM. They are really teaching broad skills for musicians be consider a profession in this era and how to communicate with others in this field. Music is the common form of communications as it transcends dialects, and language it is the true connector.”

— Eriko Matsumoto, Parent

“Being part of JCM this season has been a fantastic experience for all of us and the Carnegie Tour was absolutely amazing, a totally unforgettable experience. I want to thank you for making it all happen! The day after the concert when Iona woke up she said, I just realized that there will be no more rehearsals of Schumann; I am going to miss all that. It is true that this piece of music and the whole process has become a big part of our daily life and enriched us in multiple ways. Thank you, again.”

– Ece Batchelder, Parent

“I am sincerely grateful for the major effort you put into JCM's Honor Tour… Not only were all the educational elements of the tour enriching and positively developmental; but it was downright exciting to be a musician and get to participate in what he got to participate in. We immediately saw that this trip was life-changing for William.”

– Amy Ellzey, Parent

“thank you so much for making the JCM experience so rewarding. It is committed people like you with the love for the arts and education that makes a better world and helps us fulfill our lives with beautiful music. “

– Alec and Mariel Katz, Parents

“Thank you so much for the incredible musical experience of JCM. Lydia is so inspired to do more chamber music now, and she has grown so much as a musician this year. This is an enormous gift, and I can't tell you how much we appreciate it. “

– Susan Kresin, Parent

“Amber loves JCM and I am ever appreciative as each year I believe the experiences your program provides continues to fuel her passion for music and improve her skills.”

– Coreen Correa, Parent