Welcome!

    The Amateur Classical Musician's Association (ACMA, for short) is
    dedicated to providing opportunities for the non-professional classical
    musician to perform and network with fellow amateurs. Our members
    gather in Manhattan on a monthly basis to:
  • perform short pieces of classical music in front of an audience of fellow
    amateurs
  • network and socialize with fellow amateur musicians from all walks of life
  • collaborate with fellow members on works of music to be performed at
          future gatherings
         
    **Perri Knize at the May 10th, 2008 ACMA meeting**
    Acclaimed author Perri Knize¸ whose articles and essays have appeared
    in The Atlantic Monthly, Sports Illustrated, and Outside will read excerpts
    from her new novel, Grand Obsession.

    Grand Obsession is a heartfelt, lyrical memoir about a woman’s unstoppable
    quest for the “perfect instrument”, and how following our dreams can
    transform our lives. GRAND OBSESSION has been named a New York
    Times Book Review Editors' Choice, as well as received positive reviews
    from publications such as Publisher’s Weekly and the Los Angeles Times.

    Post a message in our new ACMA Information Exchange.

     ***CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD PAST PERFORMANCES***

    Giving a Voice to Amateur Classical Musicians

    Most classical musicians begin their studies before the age of 14.
    Few continue past adulthood, allowing a wonderful talent to waste away.
    We are committed to giving non-professional classical musicians the
    motivation to study and perform music again. At ACMA meetings,
    members can perform any classical piece they wish, in front of fellow
    amateurs. The audience will be supportive and encouraging, as well as
    offer the occasional constructive critique. This is not a classroom
    setting, nor should it substitute formal musical training. For more
    details about ACMA, click here.

    Click here to see the performance list for our next meeting, as well as
    download past performances. If you're a classical musician, please
    join us at our future meetings. You can contact us by phone or
    e-mail if you intend to attend a meeting, and want more information.

    ACMA meeting schedule:

  • April  12th, 2008 3:00- 4:30 p.m.

  • May 10th, 2008 3:00- 4:30 p.m.

  • June 14th, 2008 3:00- 4:30 p.m.

    ACMA will meet at the School of the Blessed Sacrament, located at 147
    West  70th Street in Manhattan, New York. Click here for more information.

    Contributions are always appreciated, and help pay for use of the meeting facilities.
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