 The Symphony sponsors two chamber groups, the Saint John String Quartet and a woodwind quintet, Ventus Machina, founded in 2013 which is based in Dieppe, New Brunswick.The Saint John String Quartet has been performing since 1987 and has been an East Coast Music Award winner and has been nominated for a Juno award.The members of the Quartet and two members of Ventus Machina are principals in the orchestra.