Neskowin Chamber Music began in 1994 when Charlie Walker put together a Chamber Music Series of five Sunday afternoon concerts and Nick Dusic and he together sold the tickets for the first season.  Seeing that the plan worked, they found volunteers who became a supportive committee—later called the Board.  Their first goal was to bring outstanding Chamber Music ensembles from various parts of the world to the Central Oregon Coast.  Early on they began a tradition of being sure that performers and audiences alike had enjoyable experiences in providing and listening to outstanding music.

The setting was the Chapel at Camp Winema located on the beach just north of Neskowin.  This former horse barn, carefully remodeled, provided excellent acoustics with just enough seating (approximately 150) for a true chamber music setting.  From the beginning, complimentary refreshments have been provided during intermissions and during those times new friendships developed among audience members.

Soon the Board decided there should be outreach programs in the local schools and elsewhere, and before long most visiting musical ensembles provided such presentations as well as their Sunday afternoon public concerts.  Public and private schools between Lincoln City and Tillamook regularly benefited from those presentations—and continue to do so today.