IMPS recap

This month, CMW hosted our second Institute for Musicianship and Public Service, made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. IMPS, as we have affectionately nicknamed it, is a great opportunity to share our model with other young musicians interested in the links between music and social justice, and to build a network of like-minded artists.

This fall's Institute focused on string quartets which are already engaged in the early stages of neighborhood residencies. Members of Music Haven, from New Haven, and the Boston Public Quartet joined us, along with representatives of other music and arts programs.

The four-day Institute included seminars, observation of CMW activities, and collaborations with CMW students. The Institute culminated with two concerts featuring the CMW Players and guest musicians.

-Chloe Kline, CMW staff

Introductions in CMW's 3rd floor space

Rehearsal at the Carriage House

Seminar: Integrating social justice issues into the music curriculum

Dinner with Phase II

Discussing Bertold Brecht’s “A Bed for the Night”

Development brunch at the JCB Library

Full house to hear Vivaldi, Carter, and Elgar

Wrap up brunch hosted by Paula and Sandor

More photos by Jori in CMW's Flickr account.