2 Jul 2021

Classical music workshops for prisoners

From Nine To Noon, 9:38 am on 2 July 2021

A classical music workshop for inmates at Christchurch Men's prison has been recognised in the Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has been running the programme at the jail for five years.

The Symphony Orchestra's head of community engagement,  violinist Cathy Irons, has been involved with the programme since its inception, and works with men nearing release.

She talks to Kathryn along with Anaru Baynes, Reintegration Manager from Pathway Trust.

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Photo: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra