• Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Daniel Bernard Roumain leads a workshop for kids under 12 who play stringed instruments April 7, 2018. The workshop took place at the East End Community School, Portland, and was co-sponsored by Portland Ovations Offstage and 317 Main Community Music Center.

    Show
  • Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Mattimeo Robins 6, of Standish and Emma Boisvert 6, of Buxton watch closely as Daniel Bernard Roumain gives a workshop as part of the 2018 Maine Acoustic Festival.

    Show
  • Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Daniel Bernard Roumain plays his violin at a workshop for kids. Roumain is a classically trained composer, a violinist and a speaker.

    Show
  • Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Ivy Birney 9, left, of North Yarmouth and Madeline Mayo 7, of South Portland play.

    Show
  • Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Roumain is known for his community-building as well as for his signature violin sounds infused with urban and electronic influences.

    Show
  • Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Laughs are part of the learning during the free workshop as Ivy Birney 9, center, of North Yarmouth demonstrates.

    Show
  • Hide
    Maine Acoustic Festival - Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette | of | Share this photo

    Roumain will return to Portland in May for a musical event, part flash mob and part processional, with Maine musicians of all ages parading through the Arts district.

    Show