On Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 pm in Minsky Recital Hall, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center and the UMaine School of Performing Arts welcome Melissa Bragdon Caron and her bluegrass band for a live performance. Melissa, a UMaine alum, is a Maine-based fiddler known for playing and teaching many different styles of music. Classically trained, she has experience teaching string programs and general music at various grade levels in the Maine public schools. Melissa has been a member of the Portland-based bluegrass band Jerks of Grass since 2006 and also plays with the old-time band Sugar Hill.
As part of her visit to campus, Melissa will also be leading a masterclass with UMaine music students.
This event is free and open to the public.