Dr. Midori Samsonサムソンみどり is a bassoonist, educator, sound artist, and social worker whose artistic practice integrates music with social justice and healing-centered care. Holding degrees in music performance and social work from Juilliard and the universities of Michigan, Texas, and Wisconsin, and having previously held a fellowship in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, she facilitates arts and healing activities with communities around the world.

Thanks to a wide range of professional opportunities across the USA and abroad, she has enjoyed a well-rounded career that unites her creative identities. You can learn more about specific creative activities at the links below.

Bassoonist • Educator • Sound Artist • Social Worker

Curriculum Vitae

“In all of the classrooms, courtyards, and Zoom rooms where we've been lucky enough to collaborate, Midori always shows up with three things. The first is artistic excellence, the second is a spirit of asking questions, listening, and adaptation that allows her to use her artistry to truly serve those around her, and the third is joy. With these three qualities constantly in tow, Midori is a force of nature.”

-Lizzy Santiago, Director of Programs and Evaluation at Artists Striving to End Poverty