During a typical summer evening rehearsal in 2018, a talented young Congolese refugee raises his hands expectantly, his eyes resting momentarily on each person in front of him. As he lowers his hands for the downbeat, voices raise together as one, echoing off the walls of the tiny Catholic Church. Just outside the cool refuge READ MORE
Author: Tawnya Smith
MSW Conference Announcement: Fostering Wellbeing in Times of Global Crisis
Hello everyone, Conference co-convener, Karin Hendricks, and I would like to invite you to consider submitting a proposal to present at the upcoming Music Spirituality and Wellbeing Conference, Fostering Wellbeing in Times of Global Crisis. Given the uncertainty of travel due to the pandemic, this conference will be a virtual conference hosted by Boston University, Boston READ MORE
Enlightened Action: Introducing a New Blog Series from the International Network for Music, Spirituality, and Wellbeing
At a time of global pandemic and ecological collapse, it is natural to find ourselves longing for accurate information and inspiration to guide wise actions that are both lifegiving and can heal the ills we acknowledge surround and ensnare us. According to Merriam-Webster, a person who is enlightened is one “freed from ignorance and misinformation.” READ MORE