Downtown Chamber Series

The Downtown Chamber Series is a distinctive cultural initiative founded in the year 2000 by a group of innovative musicians in Phoenix, Arizona. It represents a novel approach to the presentation and experience of live chamber music, diverging from the customary settings of concert halls and churches. Instead, the series brings music into the heart of urban spaces, hosting its concerts within the dynamic environments of galleries and warehouses, surrounded by visual art. With a schedule of six chamber music programs annually, the Downtown Chamber Series showcases an extensive variety of music, featuring a range of instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The intent is to create vibrant and memorable experiences for both the performers and the audience, with each concert being a unique event shaped by the synergy of different venues, musicians, and art exhibitions. Over the years, the series has presented more than 200 concerts across 14 distinct galleries, with each event being a collaborative production between the musicians and artists involved. A core mission of the Downtown Chamber Series is to make live music accessible to a broad audience. To this end, they offer tickets at an affordable price of $25, with complimentary admission extended to full-time students. This initiative has fostered a strong sense of community among concertgoers, musicians, and visual artists, contributing to a shared sense of place and pride within the city of Phoenix. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors, with Robert Simonds serving as President, Benjamin Baer as Secretary, Becky Bell Ballard as Treasurer, and Mark Dix holding the dual roles of Executive and Artistic Director. The board is further supported by members Michael Fiflis and Dario Miranda. Additionally, an Advisory Board, with Jen Rogers as a notable member, provides guidance and support to the series. The Downtown Chamber Series operates out of P.O. Box 2288 in Phoenix, AZ, with a contact number of 602-254-1491 for inquiries. They maintain a mailing list to keep interested individuals informed about upcoming events, with a strict privacy policy that ensures personal information such as names and email addresses are not sold, rented, or released to third parties. The Downtown Chamber Series continues to enrich Phoenix's cultural landscape, inviting the community to join in celebrating the convergence of music and art in urban spaces.