Our Story

Intimate concerts in Georgetown

Founded in 1979 as a chamber music concert series, Dumbarton Concerts/Inspired Child is a music, arts, and education organization that is doing extraordinary work in Washington, DC. Our two programs work hand in hand to develop new patrons and individual donors, cultivate foundation resources, and create earned revenue streams to benefit the entire organization. Our binary leadership model creates organizational stability and keeps our leaders connected to the programs and the measurable results of our work. 

Our Mission: Dumbarton Concerts/ICIC presents programs that promote diversity, community, accessibility, and a love of music and learning throughout greater Washington, DC. The Dumbarton Concerts music series showcases established and emerging artists for multi-generational and international audiences and creates a community for patrons and music lovers. ICIC improves academic achievement, and uplifts and inspires children ages 0 to 5 in DC’s most economically disadvantaged communities using the transformative power of the arts. 

Our Vision:  We are developing an ever-expanding community of music and education lovers. We aim to bring chamber music to a new generation of Washingtonians and end the educational inequities that affect Washington, DC's youngest, most under-served children. Together, let’s make music for good.