Core Memory Music is looking for soloists and small ensembles to perform in our chamber music series. We want to showcase your artistry and provide our audience with a rich, varied mix of music each season.
Our concerts take place inside a modern home in southern Rhode Island, a few miles from the Atlantic coast. The performance space seats up to 30 people and features a Steinway model D concert grand piano. Concerts are informal and we encourage performers to interact with the audience.
Our standard performance fees for the 2022-2023 season are $750 for soloists, $600 per artist for duos, $500 per artist for trios, and $400 per artist for quartets. In addition, visiting artists are welcome to stay in our two guest bedrooms for up to two nights. We also provide meals and ground transportation.
If this opportunity interests you, please introduce yourself and tell us how you heard about our concert series. Please include the name of your website, or attach your bio and include links to a few recent recordings. We carefully review all proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I perform?
Please prepare a minimum of 60 minutes of music. Most of our concerts are divided into two segments with a short intermission. Encores are optional but much appreciated by our patrons.
When do I submit my concert program?
Three months ahead of your concert date, we’ll ask for your proposed program. If we think the program needs to be revised, we’ll explain why and suggest some possible changes.* After we agree on the program, we’ll email you a draft of our standard performance agreement for you to review.
Where is the concert venue?
Our concerts take place at a private home in southern Rhode Island, near the village of Wakefield. The address is 103 North Road, South Kingstown RI 02879. Driving time from Providence, Newport, Westerly, or southeastern Connecticut is under an hour.
Public transportation options:
- Bus service from Providence to the University of Rhode Island (URI)
- Amtrak rail service from New York/New Haven/Boston to Kingston station (KIN)
- Airline service to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
When should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive at least two hours before your performance is scheduled to begin. If you’re traveling several hours to get here, we recommend that you plan to arrive the day before your concert. We’re happy to provide lodging while you’re here.
Will my concert be recorded?
If you would like us to make an audio recording of your concert, please let us know in advance. We have a simple two-mic system that works best for soloists but can be used for ensembles as well. The quality is suitable for private use. All recordings belong to the artist.
Where can I find publicity about my concert?
The most reliable source of concert information is the Upcoming Concerts section on the home page of our website.
Are concerts ever canceled?
We don’t sell tickets in advance. If we don’t get enough reservations to make your concert financially viable, we may ask you to re-schedule it. Cancellations are rare, although the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has increased their frequency.
If you have a question that isn’t addressed here, please let us know.