We seek to touch people's lives through the ineffable beauty of chamber music. We seek to prepare professional chamber music performances with the finest classical musicians, almost always drawn directly from New Orleans. We seek to foster joy, awe, inspiration. We week to cultivate reflection, meaning, presence, connection, and emotional wellbeing. We desire intimacy and creative collaboration through captivating and rich repertoire, drawn both from time-tested masterpieces to modern, innovative living composers. In short, we want to bring you off the edge of your seat, and invite you to come alive. Core Values: - Excellent, professional level music making complemented by innovative and engaging programming - Audience-centered experience emphasizing artistic performance as an avenue of connection and community well-being - Creativity via the commissioning of new music for chamber ensemble - Musician camaraderie and platform for individualistic expression - Entrepreneurship as means to creating a better world