Cambridge Music Society
High art. Deeply rooted.
We bridge the gap between accessibility and uncompromising artistry in the heart of Cambridge, MA. Home to the Tristan Trio and the Du Bois Orchestra.
Artistry for the Cambridge Community
The Cambridge Music Society (CMS) is a cornerstone of the artistic landscape in Cambridge, MA. We believe that world-class performances should be accessible to all. Through our resident ensembles, Tristan Trio and Du Bois Orchestra, we bridge the gap between artistic excellence and community engagement — nurturing an environment where the finest musical traditions are shared by every neighbor.
Tristan Trio
The resident piano trio of the Cambridge Music Society, the Tristan Trio is inspired by the ‘Golden Age’ of romantic performing and was founded in 2025. With performances on the Bar Harbor Music Festival, Fermata Chamber Soloists and Red Door Chamber Music, the trio has stormed onto the music scene, quickly becoming a sought-after ensemble known for “exceptionally vast emotional range.” (Boston Musical Intelligencer).
Du Bois Orchestra
Committed to social justice and musical excellence, the Du Bois Orchestra serves as a resident ensemble of the Cambridge Music Society. Named after W. E. B. Du Bois, Harvard's first black PhD student, the orchestra was founded in 2015 with a mission of making music a means to overcome social exclusion, and performs underrepresented repertoire alongside traditional orchestral masterworks.
The Architecture of Inclusivity
The Cambridge Music Society operates on the premise that artistic excellence and radical accessibility are not mutually exclusive. Our mission is to dissolve the barriers between the community and high-caliber performance. By spotlighting our resident ensembles—the Tristan Trio and the Du Bois Orchestra—in local, inviting spaces, we ensure that the academic and creative heritage of Cambridge remains a public asset. Every performance is an invitation to witness mastery without compromise, delivered with the belief that transformative music belongs to every ear.
Who We Are
Tyler Michael James
Aljoša Jurinić
Thomas Lee Cooper
Executive Director
Cellist, Tristan Trio
Artistic Director
Pianist, Tristan Trio
Concertmaster, Du Bois Orchestra
Violinist, Tristan Trio
Dominique Hoskins
Jessica Tsang
Ana Ospina
Executive Director and Chief Conductor,
Du Bois Orchestra
Executive Director, Du Bois Orchestra
Head of Personnel, Du Bois Orchestra
Connect
We bridge the academic excellence of Cambridge with world-class performances. Reach out to engage with our society, inquire about our resident ensembles, or support our accessible music programs.
Location
Cambridge Music Society
66 Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Ensembles
Tristan Trio
Du Bois Orchestra
Inquiries
cambridgemusicsociety@gmail.com