Friday, Jul 18, 2025 at 7:00pm
This summer, Cactus Pear Music Festival celebrates its 29th season with a title that says it all: 29 and Counting. It’s a nod to our longevity, and to the milestone just ahead-but also to the heartbeat of chamber music itself. Chamber music lives in the count: the toe-tapping energy, the shared downbeat, the exhilarating interplay of musicians perfectly in sync. Sustained by years of unforgettable performances, meaningful connections, and a community that keeps showing up, we’re not just looking back-we’re still playing, still counting, and after all this time, we haven’t missed a beat. All concerts are FREE but we do request that all those attending REGISTER their attendance
Schedule:
July 18, 2025
7 pm: Stand Up and Be Counted
UIW | Diane Bennack Hall, San Antonio
CPMF’s 29th season kicks off week 2 with a powerful statement from the next generation. Stand Up and Be Counted features the outstanding young musicians of our 2025 Young Artist Program (YAP), led by Education Director Craig Sorgi. These talented San Antonio–area instrumentalists are awarded full-tuition scholarships and placed into chamber ensembles, where they rehearse under Craig’s expert guidance and receive transformative coaching from CPMF’s professional artists. This concert celebrates not only their musical growth, but also their courage to take the stage, share their artistry, and make themselves heard. Come be inspired by their passion, dedication, and the bright future they represent.
