On Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 pm in Minsky Recital Hall, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center and the Uº£½ÇÉçÇø School of Performing Arts welcome Melissa Bragdon Caron and her bluegrass band for a live performance. Melissa, a Uº£½ÇÉçÇø alum, is a º£½ÇÉçÇø-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 º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 Uº£½ÇÉçÇø music students.
This event is free and open to the public.