ME2/orchestra performed for inmates in the Southern State Correctional Facility (Springfield, VT) earlier this month. I asked the musicians for their feedback on the experience of performing in prison. Here are a few of their responses: Margie: “I was a little bit nervous when we first got to the prison, and a little bit more … Continue reading
Last weekend ME2/orchestra members went to Springfield, Vermont to perform for inmates at the Southern State Correctional Facility. Springfield is a two-hour ride from South Burlington, where we gathered in the high school parking lot to board a yellow school bus. Most of us had not spent much time socializing outside of rehearsal, so the … Continue reading
[The ME2/ cello trio toured the state of Vermont from August 6-10, 2012, giving hour-long performances in all of Vermont's correctional facilities. After their successful performance tour, I asked the cello trio members to answer a few questions about their experiences. Their thoughts are shared below. -- Caroline Whiddon, ME2/ Executive DIrector] Why did … Continue reading
I really need to get some sleep but my mind is spinning with thoughts about the past two days. The ME2/ cello trio performed a total of three times yesterday in the St. Johnsbury and Newport correctional facilities, and gave one performance today in the Chittenden County facility. Tomorrow morning we leave for Springfield and … Continue reading
