
❧ Information for Musicians

We're so glad you're here - thank you for your interest in performing at the York Place Musical Salon! After a few years of presenting intimate home concerts, we have a pretty good sense of what our audiences love and what makes the Salon shine. Before you reach out, here are a few things worth knowing...
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We host concerts in our home, usually one per month - so we're small, personal, and intentional about every event.
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Most concerts happen on Sunday afternoons, with the occasional Saturday afternoon or evening, and rarely on weekdays, depending on the availability of the musicians.
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We mostly present classical and jazz programs - and occasionally things in between - but we don't venture far from those genres. A look at our past concerts will give you a feel for our tastes.
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Our grand piano is central to the Salon, and most concerts feature it. We do present the occasional string quartet or guitar soloist, for example, but piano-forward programming is our preference. We're not able to consider use of electronic keyboards in the Salon.
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We plan several months in advance and can't accommodate last-minute bookings.
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The performance space is cozy - we can fit up to four musicians maximum, and that's a snug fit.
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Our concerts are almost always fully acoustic. When amplification is needed, it's minimal and unobtrusive. We can't accommodate special lighting or recording equipment.
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Our audiences genuinely love it when musicians talk about their music - stories, context, personality. The conversation is as much a part of the magic as the performance itself.
We're proud to say that musicians love performing in the Salon. Our audience is engaged, appreciative and the experience is very intimate. Read our testimonials from musicians and audience members to hear what people have to say.
Everything we do here is driven by a love of music and a real desire to support musicians. We pass on all but $3 of every ticket sold, but with a maximum audience of around 30 people, it's worth going in with clear expectations about revenue potential.
Thanks for considering these points to determine if our venue is right for you. Nothing would please us more than to meet new musicians and introduce you to our audience if it makes sense for all of us. Click the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.