Community MusicWorks

CMW and MusicWorks Network organizations alumni:

Interested in gaining experience and skills in multiple aspects of teaching artistry, youth development, creative practice, arts administration, and community engagement that could become a pathway to future work?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the staff of Community MusicWorks for a two-year Fellowship Program!

Learn more at www.communitymusicworks.org/jobs/



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Graduating violinists Yeibin, Gabriel, and Nathan (who recruited his entire family to accompany him!) performed for an enthusiastic audience at last week’s Senior Recital. Each student received heartfelt remarks from their teacher, Walter Muelling, along with warm wishes from the family and friends gathered to celebrate them.

And, a special tribute to their peers, members of Phase II dressed as Yeibin and Gabe, completing the look with mustaches.

Over their 7–9 years at CMW, the three musicians grew not only as performers but also as leaders within the community. Yeibin, Gabriel, and Nathan each reflected on the strong sense of connection they found through performances, shared experiences, and lasting friendships.

Yeibin especially treasures memories of the All-Student Gala and plans to attend Rhode Island College to study marketing, with hopes of starting his own business.

Gabriel, who says he will miss spending time in CMW’s new building, will attend Community College of Rhode Island to study business.

Nathan fondly recalls hosting this year’s Youth Salon with his fellow Phase II students and takes pride in the confidence he has gained as a musician. He plans to study civil engineering at the Community College of Rhode Island before transferring to the University of Rhode Island, while also pursuing volunteer firefighting.

Congratulations to Yeibin, Gabriel, and Nathan!

Photos by Liz Cox, Lisa Sailer, and Sebastian Ruth.

TODAY (Monday) AT 3 PM! Join CMW’s Founder & Artistic Director Sebastian Ruth for a special gathering inspired by his Coursera presentation Music and Social Action. Monday’s event brings together past, present, and future learners to explore a shared question:

What does it mean for musicianship to serve the public good?

Designed for those passionate about music, education, and public engagement, this conversation invites participants to reflect on how music can strengthen communities, deepen civic life, and create new pathways for connection and change. Whether you are a musician, educator, student, or simply someone drawn to the power of the arts in public life, this is a welcoming space to engage.

Music and Social Action: Live Webinar with Sebastian Ruth
Monday, May 4 at 3 pm (Eastern Time)

Online
Info and reservation link at www.communitymusicworks.org

This event is more than a discussion. It is an opportunity to build community with others who care about the intersection of art, service, and social impact. Together, we will explore how musicians can respond to the needs of the world while connecting across experiences, disciplines, and stages of learning.

Come ready to reflect, connect, and imagine how music can shape public life in meaningful ways!

Presented by Yale School of Music
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World-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax returns to Community MusicWorks!

Join us this Saturday for an unforgettable afternoon of music. Emanuel Ax performs a program of solo works and joins the MusicWorks Collective for the sublime Mozart Piano Concerto No. 14, K. 449.

This event promises an intimate, deeply expressive musical experience, set within the CMW Center Performance Hall’s state-of-the-art acoustics.

All proceeds support CMW’s free music programs, bringing the joy and transformative power of music to young people in our community.

Emanuel Ax and the MusicWorks Collective in a Benefit for Community MusicWorks
Saturday, March 28 at 4 pm
The CMW Center
1326 Westminster Street, Providence

Ticket prices to benefit CMW:

Maestro – $1,000 includes a front-row seat to the concert.
Virtuoso – $500 includes a second or third row seat to the concert.
Superstar – $250 includes a back section seat to the concert.

Reserve your seat at www.communitymusicworks.org