Sebastian Ruth: Thinking About Where Music is Needed

14 years ago Sebastian Ruth, a violinist and recent MacArthur Fellow, decided against a “stifling” career as a professional musician to found Community MusicWorks, a nonprofit music organization with service at the center of its mission. A musician who lives, works, teachs, and performs in his own community, Ruth believes in the direct results of collaboration. Be captivated by the magic of music, learning and passion.

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Sebastian Ruth

Sebastian Ruth is the founder of Community Musicworks and a 2010 MacArthur Fellow. With start-up funding from the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University, Community Musicworks began modestly in 1997 with 15 violin students. Today, CMW is a thriving organization with 10 professional resident musicians and more than 100 neighborhood children participating free of charge - some for as long as 10 years - regardless of talent or ability.

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