News

April 5, 2018

MLK50: Concert for the next 50 years

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.
December 20, 2016

Friendraising: Two Examples of Success

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.
October 14, 2016

PRIZM is growing

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.
August 19, 2016

Community Outreach Through Classical Music

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.
June 1, 2016

PRIZM’s International Chamber Music Festival helps develop young players

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.
April 14, 2015

Stage Review: “Glory Denied” at Midtown Opera Festival

PRIZM provided the orchestra for this Opera Memphis production. 
June 9, 2014

Chamber music festival raising music appreciation and Elvis

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