The relationship between musicians and a community makes music a particularly powerful art form. At the center of what we do as performing ensembles is a service to the community in which we get to take part. The “service” in question depends on educational goals and participation of the adult communities and student experience in a performance-based curriculum. From presentations for entertainment to special programming relating directly to offering different points of view, we in the arts hold great responsibility as entertainers and storytellers.
In this section, I will share how the collegial dynamics of his work with fellow music instructors and EICL Co-Coordinator help shape his work throughout the campus for both adults and students. Finally, within the community membership and support section, I aim to share my varied experiences as an active participant in this vibrant community and how peers and students support our work together.
