Decoda is an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall comprised of musicians who attended the renowned Ensemble Connect (ACJW). Based in New York City, Decoda maintains a flexible roster of a new type of musician: virtuoso, arts advocate and educator.

The Decoda | Skidmore Chamber Music Institute enables young musicians to explore leadership and community service through the intensive study of chamber music. Under the guidance of Decoda faculty, artist-students will learn how to fully engage their audiences and communities through interactive performances while improving their musical and public-speaking skills. Faculty includes: Alicia Lee, Claire Bryant, Angelia Cho, Catherine Gregory, Michael Mizrahi, Brandon Ridenour, Kris Saebo, Nathan Schram, Brad Balliett, and Jack Stulz. Composer Andrew Norman is an expected guest artist.