TOIYABE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY

The Toiyabe Chamber Music Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, presenting chamber music performances by small ensembles in inviting venues.

Desiring to fill the needs of audiences in a larger geographic range, TCMS changed its name in 2022 from the Tahoe Chamber Music Society to the Toiyabe Chamber Music Society and expanded its programming to the greater Reno-Sparks area, Carson City and outlying communities in Nevada and California.

TCMS presents concerts free of admission charge to further its goal of creating an accessible experience for diverse audiences of all ages to share and perpetuate the joy of live chamber music.

Latest TCMS News

2025 Workshop – Application

The Toiyabe Chamber Music Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Budish to serve as its Artistic Advisor. In this newly created position, Dustin will provide TCMS advice concerning its programming, outreach, and sustainability, maximizing our resources and enhancing our ability to serve our local communities. We are grateful to Dustin for undertaking this assignment and look forward to our future collaboration.

A native of Reno, Nevada, violist Dustin Budish has forged a dynamic career as a performer, educator, and musical innovator. Dustin earned his Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from Oberlin College and the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with Jeffrey Irvine. He then completed his Master of Music with honors at the New England Conservatory under the guidance of Martha Katz.

Dustin currently serves as the Principal Viola of both the Reno Philharmonic and the Reno Chamber Orchestra. In 2016, he was a featured soloist with the Reno Philharmonic, performing Walton’s Viola Concerto. He has also frequently performed with the San Francisco Symphony and is a regular member of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony.

A dedicated educator, Dustin has been a faculty member at the University of Nevada, Reno for the past eight years, where he teaches viola and performs with the Argenta Trio. He is passionate about mentoring young musicians, many of whom have gone on to earn top honors and awards. For the past ten years, he has also conducted the Reno Philharmonic Youth Concert Orchestra, where his engaging and adventurous programming—ranging from Bach to The Legend of Zelda—has made him a beloved figure among students.

And from our friends…

The Toiyabe Chamber Music Society is pleased to provide the following announcements of upcoming productions by local performing artists:

• On Thursday, April 3rd at 8:00 PM Reno Modern Brass is presenting a world premiere of ARROYOS at the Fleischmann Planetarium auditorium on the UNR campus in Reno, a collaboration between RMB, composer/electronic performer Dom Lacala (AKA Nico’s Mystery), and astronomer/poet Tony Berendsen. The performance will include compositions by Jef Derderian, Tristan Selzler, and Zack Teran. The program is sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Tahoe Star Tours, and the Toiyabe Chamber Music Society. Tickets for adults are $10. See RenoModernBrass.com for more information. Tickets are going fast and the 6:30 performance is already sold out!
• Performing Arts of Churchill County will be presenting productions of the Broadway musical Pump Boys and the Dinettes in Yerington, Fallon and Carson City on various dates from April 19 to May 10. Visit the website for details and try to find time to take in this entertaining production featuring a local enthusiastic and talented cast.