Grants
Matinée Musicale Cincinnati offers grants
to select 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits
in support of classical music programs
and music education.
MEMBERSHIP
You don't have to be a performer to become a Matinée Musicale member!
All lovers of classical music are welcome!
We offer exclusive membership perks and programs throughout the year!
The Nancy F. Walker Memorial Scholarships
For Western Classical Vocal And Instrumental Students
New dates announced for auditions in 2027!
INSPIRING AUDIENCES. EMPOWERING ARTISTS.
Members of Matinée Musicale Cincinnati are instrumentalists, singers and lovers of music. For more than 100 years, dedicated members have promoted musical excellence in the Greater Cincinnati area through our Recital Series and membership activities. More recently, we offer grants to nonprofit organizations that provide music education and concerts in the Cincinnati area, and we sponsor a scholarship competition for high school and college students.
OUR 2026-2027 SEASON RECITAL SERIES
Sunday, October 25, 2026
3 PM • Memorial Hall
Jamie Barton, Mezzo-Soprano
Kathleen Kelly, Piano
Jamie Barton enjoys a major international opera career, performing signature roles, while critically acclaimed by virtually every major outlet covering classical music. She is the winner of the International Opera Awards Readers’ Award, Beverly Sills Artist Award, Richard Tucker Award, and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, among others.
MEMBERSHIP
Matinée Musicale welcomes all classical music lovers, instrumentalists and vocalists to join us!
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Nancy F. Walker Scholarship Competition awards over $50,000 annually to young musicians.
GRANTS
Matinée Musicale offers financial assistance to a number of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits in support of classical music programs and music education.
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