Support Young Chamber Musicians

You make it possible

At Young Chamber Musicians, your support provides each young musician an exceptional chamber music experience!

Because of you, 145 young musicians are today pursuing professional musical lives and playing “for the love of it” with advanced technical, artistic, and communicative skills learned through the study of chamber music at Young Chamber Musicians.

Your generosity supports those elements unique to YCM that are vital to preparing each young musician to excel in college and beyond:

  • Connections to renowned chamber music artists from near and far

  • Frequent performance opportunities in public masterclasses and concerts

  • Free attendance at professional live chamber music concerts

As a Benefactor ($5,000 +) your support will provide student scholarships, produce a Winter or Finale concert, underwrite a young composer in residence.

Become an Angel ($1,000 +) to present a public masterclass, support facility rental, staffing or contribute to the cost of weekly coaching.

As a Supporter (up to $1,000) your donation is most appreciated and contributes to all our programming, including those essential operational costs from the purchase of critical music editions to photography and video expenses.

I still believe in what Young Chamber Musicians does. Training the next generation of musicians is very important and the personal connection is essential.”

Harvey Lynch, YCM Supporter

Young Chamber Musicians, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 87-4153201). Your donation is 100% tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Does your company offer a matching donation program? With matching gifts, it's possible to double or triple your gift!

Donor-advised funds are welcome.

Donate by check to

Young Chamber Musicians, Inc. 1530 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA. 94122 or via Zelle

For donations of stock, matching gifts, or other questions, please contact Director, Susan Bates, at director@youngchambermusicians.org

Thank you!