Alma Del Core: A Community Chamber Music Series

Alma Del Core is a chamber music concert series that unites musicians from across our region - students, amateurs, and professionals - who wish to share music they love, both old and new. Our aim is to provide new opportunities for musicians to perform collaboratively and to present the music of historically underrepresented composers.

This series was founded in keeping with Alma Ensemble's mission to create community through great music. We look forward to spending time exploring all of these new works and greeting new performers as they join us in this collaboration.

Special Guest Artists for Season 2 included: Ariana Wyatt, soprano; Lisa Liske, cello; Kyle Hutchins, saxophone; Sheldon Johnson, saxophone

Interested in performing in Alma Del Core? SEASON THREE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

This series is made possible by the support of the Roanoke Arts Commission and Community High School for Arts and Academics.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT ALMA DEL CORE:

“The Alma Ensemble and Alma Del Core Community Concert Series is vital to the musical health and diversity of Roanoke, VA. Not only does Alma highlight the beautiful works of female composers, potentially not as well known to concertgoers, but they also provide an essential outlet for performers of all ages and experiences to sing or play works in front of an audience that they might not normally have tin this specific region. Alma Del Core concerts are always delightful, professional, and engaging.” - Cory C.

“My first concert experience with Alma Ensemble was absolutely lovely. This group is full of the most gracious, talented, and inspirational people. The space they’ve created for our community in Roanoke is both needed and beloved by so many, and the concert itself was a joy to listen to. I have played piano for a long time, and it wasn’t until joining their sphere that I realized I truly haven’t played any music written by women- which is a travesty. I am eager to listen and learn more from Alma, they’re doing wonderfully important work.” Hannah H.

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in the Alma Ensemble Concert Series.  It was such a great experience to be able to play in front of an audience in a friendly, low-stress environment, especially as a middle-school student.  As a female musician, I appreciate hearing and seeing strong women role models. I really enjoyed performing at the Alma Ensemble Concert Series!” - Katherine K.