by Penelope Musto | Jan 29, 2020 | Final Reflections
It was a whirlwind of a month in DC. We visited sites all over the city and attended a truly astonishing amount of performances. Along the way we discussed funding, censorship, accessibility, citizenship, engagement, and countless other ideas. All of these issues...
by Penelope Musto | Jan 27, 2020 | Performances
“Once there was a performance on January 25th, where an audience from all corners of the country came together to share their stories.” That quote was the closing line of the District Community Playback performance at the Anacostia Arts Center show we attended and...
by Penelope Musto | Jan 13, 2020 | Site Visits
Throughout our time in Washington so far one theme has emerged loud and clear: the arts are a means of expression, but the issue of who creates and who consumes art is much more complicated than it seems. We are here to study democracy and the power of the people, and...
by Penelope Musto | Jan 6, 2020 | Introductions
My name is Penelope Musto and I am a junior music major with a concentration in management studies. I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin originally, which means I have a strong affinity for cheese and have an even stronger case of “midwest nice”. I play cello in the St. Olaf...
