Impact
At the end of each performance we hand out confidential surveys to our audience. This allows each audience member the opportunity to tell us how they felt about the music. We are continually moved by the reactions of guests at the shelters we serve. Their words remind us that music is an essential aspect of being human, and that our concerts are having a positive impact.
"The positive feedback I received about the recent performances at our shelters has been overwhelming. We are so thankful and appreciative of your work. Music is transformative, and these performances have brought something very therapeutic to our spaces."
— Andrew Bove
Vice President of Social Work
Preble Street
Testimonials from our shelter audience members . . .
“I’m so happy that you were able to come back. I’m a musician/singer and being here I’ve lost that part of me. Music is a love language and I felt it. Such a great healing tool. THANK YOU! Please come again.”
— Florence House
“You all brought a healing, positive energy to the Bangor Area Recovery Network this afternoon. Your music, smiles, passion and laughter is much welcomed here. Thank you for being here today.”
— Bangor Area Recovery Network
“Thank you for coming again! Music therapy at its finest! Thank you, Thank YOU!! Enjoy your talents BOTH times I’ve seen you, looking forward to next time.”
— Florence House
"A true reminder of the beauty we are capable of . . . Truly transportive. Thank you very much"
— Hope House
"I was pretty stressed out today and you all coming to play for us made my day so much better! Thank you!!
— Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
"Peaceful. Beautiful. Remarkable."
— Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
"Thank you all for your time and taking the time to play for us. It may not seem like much, but it was a pleasure to watch you all play, seeing the joy and the expressions on your faces. I personally was glad to witness it, not just for the beauty of the music being played, but for your joy in sharing it with us . . . I am looking forward to seeing you play again."
— Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
"I thought it was awesome. It was calming and delightful and helped with my anxiety. Thank you for coming."
— Hope House
"Saved my day! Was having a really bad day . . . and there they were to perform! Amazing team. I was blessed today. Thank you for coming."
— Hope House
"I can get in my own head sometimes . . . thank you so much. It was like meditation."
— Hope House
“All of you are a blessing in disguise. Amen.”
— Hope House
"Please keep coming this gives us inspiration that good stuff is coming. Thank you."
— Hope House
