Camerata doesn’t sell tickets to its concerts but is instead supported primarily by individual donors known as “patrons.”   In addition to being acknowledged on the program, patrons receive a reminder card prior to each concert.   By presenting this card at the concert before 7:45 p.m., they and their families receive priority seating. At that time members of the public-at-large who have been waiting in line are admitted on a first-come, first-seated basis.

The Battelle auditorium, where most concerts are held, seats about 300.   For most programs, there is no problem seating everyone who comes to hear the concert.   Occasionally, however, seats do fill up, and limited standing room is available.   To avoid disappointment, we recommend that non-patrons arrive at the auditorium between 7:30-7:45 to have a better chance of being seated.

Camerata’s Board believes that there is no better way to introduce children to the pleasure of listening to music than to bring them to live performances, and we welcome children at these events.

Since it isn’t always easy for children to sit still and listen quietly to an entire concert, we ask that parents consider the age and maturity of their children, as well as the nature of the program being presented, when deciding whether to bring them.

Most Camerata concerts are held at Battelle Auditorium on the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Campus, Battelle Blvd, Richland.   A map and directions can be found at PictureThis.pnl.gov
The auditorium is located behind the main buildings near the cooling ponds.

Occasionally concerts are held at other locations. We suggest that you always check our website for any last minute information.

Camerata sends a letter each fall, announcing the upcoming season’s concerts.   During the year, reminder cards are sent to patrons but an email distribution list is maintained to remind interested persons of upcoming events, You can signup for our mailing list at http://www.CamerataMusica.com/ContactUs.html.   If you want email reminders please signup even if you have been receiving them in the past. As of 9/1/2008 our previous mailing lists will no longer be operational.

Unfortunately not.   The cards sent to patrons each month are reminders about the upcoming performance that we send for their convenience.   They are not transferable tickets.

Chamber music is a term used to describe music written for small groups, with each part being taken by a single instrument.   This is in contrast to a symphony that often has many instruments playing the same music at the same time.   Another difference is that there is usually no conductor for chamber music forcing the musicians take their cues from each other instead.

In addition to presenting chamber ensembles, Camerata often features soloists on instruments like the piano.

Clapping is a way of expressing our appreciation for the performance we just heard, and artists, like the rest of us, are happy to hear that we liked what they did; however concert etiquette, asks that we save our applause until a piece is completely finished, and not clap between movements.   It’s sometimes easy for members of the audience to lose track of where they are, and to clap for any pause but such interruptions can disrupt the musicians’ concentration. We suggest instead that you wait for a moment and take your cues from the musicians.   Generally when a piece is really completed, they will pause for a moment, then stand or in some other way acknowledge the audience.

Every January, Camerata’s selection committee begins the process of choosing artists and programs for the following season.   Musicians interested in performing on the series should send information about themselves, including a sample or proposed program and an artistic sample to Camerata Musica, PO Box 615, Richland WA99352, or by email to CNDoran@charter.net.

Submissions will not be returned unless accompanied by a SSAE.

Early each spring, Camerata sends nomination forms for the Young Artists concert to local music teachers so the first thing you should do is talk to your teacher.   If your teacher is not local or is new to the area, he/she can contact us about getting a copy of the nomination packet.