Excerpt and Photo From: The Middlebury Campus 

The musical group “Small Island Big Song” celebrated the beauty of Pacific and Indian Ocean islands and their perspectives on the climate through music in Wilson Hall on Friday, March 8. The night began with a unique introduction to each artist; the dark stage was illuminated by the screen behind, displaying the home islands of each member as they entered playing their respective instruments.

Each song highlighted a specific island from which one of the performers hailed, with that respective artist taking center stage, bright under the spotlight. There was a mixture of spoken word, singing, dance and instrumentals throughout the entire performance. The music was enchanting — it felt as if the audience was no longer in Vermont, but rather in the lush greenery of the tropics.

The instruments were captivating and unique, with some audience members taking to the aisle to jump and sway with the music. Children, students and community members joined together to enjoy and move with the bright performance.