Billings Symphony recently launched a new outreach program, S.O.U.L. (Symphony Outreach for Unhoused Lives), bringing the uplifting beauty of classical music to homeless individuals. Its kick-off concert was a woodwind quintet that was performed at the Montana Rescue Mission for residents and staff.
Hoping to be a moment of calm, connection, and hope, the realization for the program came from a desire to reach out to the “unhoused” population.
“Music is a human right.” Brad Constantine, the COO of the symphony, emphasized.
Going forward, the symphony plans to rotate different symphony ensembles through shelters and recovery centers, extending beyond its first performance.
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