Bringing extraordinary chamber music to the Fox Valley region

Welcome to Snapshots in Sound, Chamber Music on the Fox’s 2025-2026 Season! We are delighted to bring you a year of music that celebrates and uplifts meaningful moments in our lives. Whether it’s celebrating a special occasion with a loved one, communing with nature, or simply taking time to be in community with others, music has an integral part to play. I am honored to be a part of the artistry and vision that this season holds, and I am thrilled to announce these plans to our CMOTF patrons, donors, and supporters!
 
This October, we bring CMOTF home to our flagship cities of Elgin and Aurora to start the season. Audiences will enjoy beloved chamber music classics in an intimate quartet program full of cherished classics and local talent. In December, CMOTF rings in the holidays with Axiom Brass! This Chicago-based brass ensemble is known for their dedication to “living music”, performing not only timeless classics but also highlighting the works of contemporary composers to bring you a program full of variety and holiday cheer. February brings thoughts of romance, and what better way to celebrate than coming to Heartstrings, a concert curated by violinist Eleanor Bartsch centered around love, romance, and the deep connections we can have with one another through music. In April, connect with nature as Chicago Harp Quartet brings together the elements of nature and harmony in one beautiful concert experience, Sounds of the Earth. Finally, end the season with us by experiencing Resonant Voices, guest-curated by Eric Pidluski. This concert experience is a unique opportunity to gather together and celebrate the composers and musicians of the LGBTQ+ community, and their profound contributions to the music we love. 
 
I sincerely hope you’ll join us for each of these experiences, as we explore Snapshots in Sound – musical moments that help define our lives and bring us together. 
 
Thank you for being part of the music!
 
Elizabeth Rupp
Managing Director