**Edmonton Chamber Music Society**  

The **Edmonton Chamber Music Society** (ECMS) is a Canadian nonprofit arts organization dedicated to promoting chamber music performance and education. Established in 1954 by University of Alberta faculty members Richard Eaton and Dorothie Langmo, the society has hosted internationally renowned musicians for over six decades[1][2]. Registered under Business Number 118893510RR0001, ECMS operates as a volunteer-run entity funded through ticket sales, donations, and grants from organizations like the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Edmonton Arts Council[1][3].  

**History**  
Founded to foster local appreciation of chamber music, ECMS was reorganized in 1962 into a subscription-based model, enabling regular concerts featuring Canadian and international artists[3]. By 1991, its membership exceeded 750[3]. In 2008, the society launched the **Summer Solstice Festival**, a three-day event in late June showcasing North American chamber musicians through concerts, masterclasses, and lectures[1].  

**Programming**  
ECMS presents diverse repertoire spanning early music to contemporary works, performed by vocal ensembles, string quartets, and small orchestras[1]. Venues are selected for their acoustic intimacy, aligning with the nuanced demands of chamber music[1]. Educational outreach includes discounted student tickets and subsidized access for music teachers bringing pupils to events[1].  

**Governance**  
Artistic Director Patricia Tao has emphasized broadening audience engagement through innovative programming and community initiatives[1]. The society’s operations remain volunteer-led, with additional support from municipal and provincial arts funding bodies[1].

[1] https://edmontonchambermusic.org/about-the-society/ [2] https://edmontonchambermusic.org/about-the-society/history-of-the-edmonton-chamber-music-society/ [3] https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/edmonton-chamber-music-society-emc [4] https://www.chambermusicsociety.org/about-us/history-and-mission/ [5] https://mvfest.wordpress.com/about/