Welcome Robin!

We enthusiastically welcome Robin Gilbert to CMW! Robin grew up in Providence, attended Classical High School, and studied viola at the New England Conservatory and the State University of New York at Purchase. He is well known to those who have been around CMW for a while, as both he and his younger sister Gracie studied violin locally with Lois Finkel, and they would appear as special guests at CMW Performances Parties from time to time (circa 2001).

What drew Robin to CMW? "The CMW fellowship was particularly appealing to me because of the diverse challenges the position entails (teaching, performing, administrative duties), as well as the opportunity to learn from experienced teachers and leaders and incorporate their ideas and methods into my own. Growing up in Providence, I have been exposed from an early age to the good that CMW provides to the community, as well as the music world. The cost of playing an instrument effectively excludes families that don't make x amount of dollars from having such an opportunity. I know firsthand the joys and benefits that come with learning an instrument, and no one should be deprived of that because of financial standing. It's very exciting to share something as valuable as playing music with those who may not have started otherwise."