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The PRIZM Ensemble has been around for several years, known mainly for its International Chamber Music Festival, the eighth version of which was presented this summer. It also performs elsewhere, frequently with students, at various places around the community. Now it’s expanding its presence with the PRIZM Chamber Orchestra, a group of 30 or so musicians from Memphis and around the country that is intended to reflect the region’s diversity.

As the year comes to an end, many of us are fortunate to receive invitations to events large and small. With Hanukkah falling on Dec. 24 there will be simultaneous celebrating by Jews and Christians this year. And even more will celebrate the New Year. Some events are family parties, work gatherings or faith celebrations. Others are fundraisers or “friendraisers” for nonprofit organizations or institutions.

The PRIZM Ensemble has been around for several years, known mainly for its International Chamber Music Festival, the eighth version of which was presented this summer. It also performs elsewhere, frequently with students, at various places around the community. Now it’s expanding its presence with the PRIZM Chamber Orchestra, a group of 30 or so musicians from Memphis and around the country that is intended to reflect the region’s diversity.

PRIZM is featured in an article on High Ground News, a weekly digital magazine and website focused on what's next for the city of Memphis.

Lecolion Washington couldn't be prouder of the PRIZM Ensemble's International Chamber Music Festival. It's an intensive six-day gathering where he and other top classical musicians get together with promising young players who immerse themselves in the joy of chamber music.

PRIZM provided the orchestra for this Opera Memphis production. 

A preview from the Memphis Commercial Appeal of the 2014 PRIZM Chamber Music Festival.