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The roots of Texas Camerata go back to 1984 with the formation of Brazos Baroque. The initial focus of the group was to explore and perform music of the Baroque period on historically correct instruments, primarily through concerts and workshops for university students. While the University of North Texas and Texas Christian University were the chief beneficiaries of activities, Brazos Baroque also toured in Arkansas, Oklahoma and other parts of Texas.

In 1990, Fort Worth Early Music was born as the umbrella organization of Brazos Baroque; it received non-profit status in August of 1991. The 1991-92 season was the debut of the Fort Worth Early Music subscription series, which began with four concerts and expanded to five in the sixth season. The Board and the performers have worked diligently and successfully to guide Fort Worth Early Music towards recognition in the arts community; indeed, the group was hailed by Wayne Lee Gay, Fort Worth Star-Telegram music critic, as "a vital part of the local classical music scene".

In 2002, violinist Kristin Van Cleve was appointed Artistic Director, and in 2004, Fort Worth Early Music became Texas Camerata to reflect the organization's increased outreach in North Texas and beyond. Still proudly based in Fort Worth, the group continues their long-standing dedication to using period instruments with an emphasis on historically correct style.

online: http://www.musichost.com/txcam/
email: info@fwearlymusic.org