Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Mercedes Grandin highlights the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea, and discusses the importance of her culture.

Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Kari Wehrs captures the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea.

As a way to give hospice patients peace and relaxation, the Evensong volunteer choral group performs songs for patients, sometimes hours before their death. Masumi Hayashi-Smith documents the efforts that Evensong goes through to help patients with music.

Susanna Robbins documents the various way individuals in Portland celebrate and prepare for the Fourth of July.

David Fleischner captures a photograph of the Boothbay Harbor Alumni Community Band during a performance.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

Erin Hooper captures the activities of several community bands.