Fear No Music

Mission

Fear No Music promotes music education through the high-quality public performance of modern and contemporary classical music, and by offering groundbreaking youth mentorship in composition. Comprised of highly talented musicians, this flexible chamber music ensemble champions living composers and exposes audiences to new music being made both locally and globally through a uniquely relevant annual concert series. The group educates and trains the next generation of young composers in our community through its Young Composers Project. As a public advocate for global peace and equity, Fear No Music leverages its platforms for healing, activism, and social justice.

Bottom Line for Portland

By offering donation-based performances of the greatest chamber music of our time, Fear No Music expands, diversifies, and inspires audiences while supporting the work of local and underrepresented composers. Through its groundbreaking Young Composers Project, the organization mentors and promotes the next generation of young composers, fostering creativity, confidence, and craft. With a focus on socially relevant programming, Fear No Music creates community connection, healing, and catharsis.

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Fear No Music is “a civic treasure, [and]... one of the state’s most valuable performing arts ensembles… unimpeachable performance credentials, a love for local and contemporary composers, and a mature sense of social justice and responsibility” - Oregon ArtsWatch

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to Fear No Music's mission. As one of few BIPOC-led arts non-profits in the Portland metro area, Fear No Music concerts serve as platforms for global peace, healing, activism, and social justice. The organization's 30-year history consistently reflects socially responsible work which includes a commitment to programming more than 50% of its music by female and/or non-binary composers, offering concerts that highlight the work of minority composers, and partnering with organizations involved in social justice as a key aspect of engagement.

Incentives

Any donors to donate $20K will receive a private house concert or music for your company holiday party. Contact Fear No Music for details! 

Fear No Music is offering exciting incentives on select Big Give Days! Donors on the following Big Give Days are eligible to win the following prizes: 

November 1: G!G kick off day! Three TOP donors will receive a $20 gift certificate from fearless business partner, Bella's Italian Bakery. 

December 3: GIVING TUESDAY! Support Fear No Music today-- the first two donors to donate $100 or more will receive a $25 gift card to Powell's Bookstore, courtesy of Fearless Board Members. 

December 18: We at fnm DONUT know what we'd do without your support!! Give today; the TOP donor receives a $20 gift card to indulge their sweet tooth at Blue Star Donut, courtesy of Fearless Board Members. 

December 30:  Two TOP donors will receive a $20 gift certificate from fearless business partner, Bella's Italian Bakery.

Fear No Music thanks you for your support! 

Partner(s)

Fearless Business partner Bella's Italian Bakery is offering sweet incentives to give to Fear No Music this G!G season at the start and finish of our campaign. 

Our Non-profit Business partner, TOC Portland is a vibrant nonprofit concert and event venue housed by the iconic carpenter gothic Old Church in Portland’s West End creative district. 

Fear No Music is also proud to partner with the Metropolitan Youth Symphony, and LiveWire Radio for the 2024 G!G campaign.  Thank you for supporting the arts in Portland!