The Institute for Musicianship and Public Service is a bi-annual professional development opportunity offered by Community MusicWorks for musicians interested in careers that unite artistry and public service. The Institute is made possible by generous support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
IMPS, as we have affectionately nicknamed it, is a great opportunity for CMW to share our vision with other young musicians, build a network of like-minded artists around the country, and learn more about our own practice by looking at CMW through new eyes.
The next Institute for Musicianship and Public Service takes place from May 31-June 3, 2012 in Providence, Rhode Island. Download an application, due March 15, here.
And watch a short video from November 2009 IMPS here:
See additional videos (of IMPS and CMW students performing) here and here.
Testimonials
Read about IMPS in the words of 2009 participants:
I came to realize at the Institute that you don't need to play in a world-renowned concert hall to play music with world-renowned musicianship; the spaces where performances take place has little relation to the quality of the performance.
-- 2009 participant
I have gained so much from my visit to Providence, there is a powerful sense of community that I have rarely felt or witnessed.
-- 2009 participant
I am so glad to have participated in the first Institute for Musicianship and Public Service and I although I know the work of starting any organization can be daunting at times, I've been inspired to look forward to these challenges after seeing the results of such dedication and perseverance at CMW.
-- 2009 participant
I am relatively new to the field of public service (work), and this experience came at the perfect moment, as I am preparing to begin a program with young children soon. The seminars (especially the first one) provided a lot of important food for thought.
-- 2009 participant
Listen to interviews with IMPS participants conducted by Phase III student Kirby Vasquez:
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