MD Islander reports Silver to direct chamber music summer adult program

Mount Desert Islander reported Noreen Silver, an instructor of cello and chamber music at the University of Maine, will direct an inaugural summer chamber music program for adults at the Ellsworth Community Music Institute. The program is part of Arthur Russell Week, the institute’s annual summer festival, and sessions will be held 1–4 p.m. July 8–11. Applications are online, and are now being accepted from students who are curious about broadening their musical knowledge through ensemble playing, the article states. Both individuals and preformed groups are invited to apply. For more information, call 664.9258 or email arthurrussellfestival@gmail.com.