Our Mission
to bring the fine art of small ensemble playing to a broad audience through dynamic and accessible performances of the highest quality.
MOCM’s nationally recognized artists perform a series of chamber music concerts as part of the annual festival each June. Diverse programming, including new and commissioned works, is a defining attribute of the festival, helping to illuminate the exciting, extraordinary, and diverse nuance of the small ensemble genre.
Who we are
Nina Ferrigno – Director
Amy Greenhalgh, Director of Education
board members
Siroth Charnond, President
Linda Peterson, Vice President
More About Us
MOCM was founded by pianist Nina Ferrigno and clarinetist Scott Andrews of St. Louis.
The Missouri Chamber Music Festival is generously supported with grants from the Regional Arts Commission and the Missouri Arts Council and the generosity of businesses and individuals.
The Missouri Chamber Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity incorporated in the state of Missouri. The Board of Directors of MOCM works to celebrate a community that brings together musicians, an audience, enthusiastic staff, volunteers, and donors in a welcoming social environment. We aim to ensure the viability and health of the organization and continue to advance MOCM’s mission of accessible and dynamic performances of chamber music.
Statement of Values
At the Missouri Chamber Music Festival, we believe that classical music should reflect the richness and diversity of the world we live in. As a nonprofit chamber music organization in St. Louis, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable space where all individuals feel valued and welcomed.
We recognize the historical barriers that have limited access to classical music and actively work to dismantle them. Through intentional programming, board diversification, and accessible performances, we strive to amplify underrepresented voices and expand the reach of chamber music in our community.
Our commitment is reflected in:
- Commissioning New Works – Supporting composers from diverse backgrounds to ensure a broader range of voices are heard in the classical music canon.
- Programming – Presenting music that reflects a wide array of cultural and artistic perspectives.
- Access – Providing affordable and accessible concerts, educational outreach, and community partnerships.
- Leadership – Broadening representation within our board and leadership to reflect the communities we serve.
- Environment – Creating welcoming spaces for musicians, audiences, and collaborators, ensuring everyone feels a sense of belonging.
- Ongoing Learning – Continuously evolving our practices through education and dialogue.
We understand that this work is ongoing, and we welcome the opportunity to grow and learn alongside our community. Through music, we celebrate our shared humanity and strive to create a more inclusive future for chamber music.
ACMI
To highlight and encourage the accessibility, diversity, and excitement of small ensemble playing, the Missouri Chamber Music Festival also hosts an Adult Chamber Music Intensive (ACMI) each June. This program enables collaboration between adult instrumentalists and the nationally recognized musicians of MOCM in a workshop format emphasizing fun, mutual support, and encouragement in the common interest of chamber music.
“MOCM is a generous and lovely gift to our community.”
– MOCM audience member
