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Palaver Strings
Wednesday, April 1st, 6:00PM
in the Francine Kelly Gallery at Featherstone

MVCMS welcomes Palaver Strings as our 2026 Artist in Residence, continuing a program that brings world class musicians to Martha’s Vineyard for several days of performances, school visits, and community engagement. During their 2026 residency, students enjoy three days of coaching with professional musicians, as well as a free Community Concert on April 1 at 6 PM at Featherstone Center for the Arts.

Featuring musicians: Grant Houston, Maya French, Briana Fischler, and Nicholas Johnson

MV Chamber Music Society has hosted a Resident Artist ensemble at least annually since 2017. The visiting ensemble teaches in the schools, provides support to the school ensembles and teachers, and offers a free community concert for families and local islanders.

The AIR is part of the Chamber Music Society's long time commitment to supporting the All-Island Strings program also including free instrument loans, lesson scholarships and an annual high school scholarship. We are always interested in talking with supporters about the needs of the strings program and our financial needs to support these on-going programs.