In our bonus episode series, Mavericks, we bring you interviews with innovative voices in the double reed community. In this episode we are joined by bassoonist Midori Samson! In this interview, Midori talks to us about using classical music to promote community engagement, growth, diversity, and advocacy! Her work has taken her to refugee centers, prisons and communities in East Africa.

In this episode:

Trade Winds Ensemble: http://www.tradewindsquintet.com

Artists Striving to End Poverty: https://www.astep.org

Civic Fellows of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago: https://civicfellows.org