An incredible honor for CMW's founder and fearless leader over the past 13 seasons. Learn more about this award at The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's website and read the article in The New York Times. Congratulations Sebastian!!!
Here is a link to Sebastian's essay Music and Social Justice: Musicians Effecting Change.
Sebastian: We are thrilled by this news. What a wonderful tribute to you, Community Musicworks and the CMW community. Holly Stabler and Bob Ruggiero,
Posted by: Elizabeth Stabler | September 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations, Sebastian!
But I'm not surprised! You have seemed a likely candidate.
Posted by: Eliot Porter | September 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations to Sebastian Ruth and CMW. The MacArthur award is indeed a tremendous honor. The extraordinary contributions that Seastian and CMW make to the community and its children more than merit such important recognition.
Posted by: Ellen Goodman | September 28, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Great recognition of a truly deserving person.
Posted by: Sam Beale and Carol Reiss | September 28, 2010 at 10:21 AM
A true role model!
Posted by: Pjadelo | September 28, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations Sebastian and CMW!!
It is thrilling to know that these grants go to where they truly belong.
Posted by: Hillary Goodridge | September 28, 2010 at 10:43 AM
This is such amazing news. Congratulations! Best wishes for your ongoing work in the new season.
Posted by: Peter Hughes | September 28, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations to all of you at CMW and particularly, Sebastian, who has done so much to put your program on the map. Wishing you more of the same in the future.
Posted by: Joan Gelch | September 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations to all - this is fantastic news! Heard it last night and we were all thrilled!
Posted by: WIll and Yi Ching Fedkenheuer | September 28, 2010 at 11:19 AM
What great news. We feel so privileged to be part of the CMW family. Hooray Sebastian and company--you guys are the best!
Linda, Bill, Liam, Malachy and Cormac
Posted by: Linda Daniels | September 28, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations Sebastian and ditto on not surprised. Good for you, for CMW and for the youth of Providence!
Posted by: Rebekah Greenwald Speck | September 28, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Congratulations to Sebastion! I am not surprised by the recognition and the award. There are times when true dedication and talent are rewarded! I am just thankful to know that C.M.W is here as well as all the dedicated people who make it happen. Alan Reniere
Posted by: Alan E. Reniere | September 28, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Anne Williard | September 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Sebastian, this truly is exciting...and so well deserved. Your caring and patience with children is extraordinary. There are so many young people who need that caring and patience, so your skills will certainly continue to be needed.
CONGRATULATIONS!
An admirer
Brian Ehlers
Posted by: Brian Ehlers | September 28, 2010 at 12:38 PM
This award is well deserved! Congratulations, Sebastian. You and C.M.W. have accomplished in a short time what many strive for over a lifetime: you've made a positive and lasting impact on your community. C.M.W.'s blend of performance artistry and artful teaching is key. It is definitive proof that music truly does change lives and communities. Southwest Providence will never be the same.
Posted by: David Beauchesne | September 28, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Congratulations, Sebastian! You continue to restore not only my faith in humanity but my faith in the wisdom of the MacArthur committee.
Posted by: Evan Price | September 28, 2010 at 01:06 PM
PEACE! CONGRATULATIONS! WOW Sebastian this is wonderful news for the wonderful work you do here in Rhode Island.Congratulations to you and your wife and to all at MusicWorks!
Posted by: Mikejofm | September 28, 2010 at 01:35 PM
When we read the news in this morning's paper we were so excited! It is such a joy to have CMW in our city and see the value you bring to so many. Congratulations!
Posted by: Sarah Hughes Stone | September 28, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations! It's wonderful when amazing and nice people get recognized! Such an honor!!!
Posted by: Anthony Green | September 28, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Many, many congratulations to you, Sebastian!!
Posted by: Elise | September 28, 2010 at 02:22 PM
I am not surprised at the accomplishments of Sebastian, and what he bings to the youth in the inner city. I am so pride of all he has done for the commuity, and I only wish him the best going forward. Congradulations my dear and good friend. Sincerely, Mr. Goode Sr.
Posted by: Kenneth Goode Sr. | September 28, 2010 at 02:58 PM
Congratulations -- all of your Providence Community Library are so proud of you.
Linda D'Ambra
South Providence Library
Posted by: Linda D'Ambra | September 28, 2010 at 03:55 PM
Congratulations on a richly deserved prize, Sebastian. So refreshing to see great work get proper recognition. So inspiring to see CMW in a virtuous circle where success brings more success.
Posted by: Petros Linardos | September 28, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Congratulations, Sebastian and CMW! What an incredible--and well-deserved--honor!
Posted by: Dan Cervone | September 28, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Congratulations, Sebastian!
You are a wonderful person, an outstanding musician, and great teacher. You deserve more!
Thank you for sharing your love for music everybody.
Posted by: Frances Cole-Anthony | September 28, 2010 at 04:09 PM