community is the lifeblood of a functioning democratic society

what even does it mean, community engagement, in here?

being knowledgeable on local current events

a basic understanding of the social history of the place

being knowledgable of other art forms, cultural activities and community events and SHOWING UP for them

seeing people at coffee shops, grocery stores, etc. & approaching audience building as part of going about life

being honest about performances w audience members

being curious about the immediate world around you

knowing how your community receives information

interacting w your instrument on multiple levels

playing with, not at your audience

approaching everything from a perspective of we, not me