Moose! Community MusicWorks Musicians Retreat

         CMW Players at Avaloch Farms. The animal to the back left is not a moose.

The CMW musicians were fortunate to attend the Avaloch Farm Music Institute during its second season of existence in August. Avaloch  is the only artist residency program of its kind in the USA, promoting the work of professional chamber ensembles. The residency is beautifully equipped with rehearsal studios, living quarters, world-class food served family-style in a room that doubles as a concert hall, and hundreds of acres of New Hampshire fields and mountains to boot.

In addition to rehearsing repertoire for the upcoming season, the CMW musicians took time to do strategic planning about the ensemble's work over the next five years. And when doing none of the above, the players were seen picking blueberries, swimming in the lake, and even spotting moose in the woods. Recharged and inspired, we are hitting the streets in Providence and can't wait to share music with you soon.

-Sebastian Ruth

Photos courtesty of Avaloch Farm Music Institute, Sebastian and Lisa Barksdale.