The University of Arkansas Student Chamber Music Tour is embarking on its first season across the communities of Northern Arkansas this coming May. The 2022 tour will feature three outstanding student ensembles: Hawksbill Winds, Loblolly Brass Quintet, and Castalia Saxophone Quartet. The tour pushes the envelope of student learning by allowing the participating students to experience performing in a variety of venues and communities while performing at the highest caliber. The community aspect of the tour is the driving force of its mission. Chamber music uniquely connects to audiences allowing for conversation from performer to listener, and encouraging accessibility to all. In its inaugural year the participating ensembles will be traveling to Eureka Springs, Berryville, Bull Shoals, and Mountain View over the course of three days.

Participating Venues:

Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center

Center Stage Performing Arts Center

Eureka Springs City Auditorium

Berryville High School

Berryville Middle School

Berryville Public Library

White River State Park

Ozark Folk Center State Park

This tour has been made possible through the Music75 initiative of the University of Arkansas Music Department, the University of Arkansas Band Program, and the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Student Success Grant. For more information, please contact Katey Halbert (katelynh@uark.edu).