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Symphony of Soul at the Austonian
Austinites depend on music for many things. Comfort. Entertainment. Inspiration. Livelihood.
Dr. George Rodgers and Leslie Hyland-Rodgers
How about music suited to extreme circumstances in life? Illness? Recovery? Death? That’s the domain of Symphony of Soul, a charity devoted to the healing — or at least soothing — power of the arts. The group sends jazz, rock, classical and other musicians to hospitals, hospices and other places where people need the uplift.
Sam and Jacqueline Hammett
Symphony of Soul held a small fundraiser on the 55th floor of the Austonian this week. Among the guests hovering high above the skyline, listening to jazz and barbershop, were members of the medical community as well as guests either invested in the nonprofit’s mission or, like me, just curious.
Russell K. Shores and Julia Cruz
Businesswoman, arts backer and Austonian resident Emily Moreland arranged the for the classy room. Kind-hearted singer and actress Leslie Hyland-Rodgers served as emcee and later serenaded the crisply attired assembly. Keep the music coming!
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