Business Details
32 Years
experience
Live Music for Isolated Communities
Heart & Soul has dedicated over 30 years to healing the human spirit through live music and performing arts. Founded in 1994, we deliver hope, joy, and healing to 30,000 individuals annually through 1,300+ performances at senior centers, veterans homes, hospitals, and care facilities. Our mission bridges generational gaps by connecting talented artists with isolated populations, including elderly residents, children with disabilities, and individuals in psychiatric or domestic abuse shelters. We operate exclusively through grants, donations, and fundraising events, ensuring all performances remain free for recipients. Our team of professional artists, carefully selected for each audience, brings music from the 1940s-1960s and diverse genres to those with limited access to the arts.As a 501(c)3 organization, we maintain a lean structure with a dedicated board of trustees, executive director, and part-time staff. Our flagship event, the annual Music Stroll festival, showcases 40+ local bands while raising awareness about social isolation. We prioritize accessibility through partnerships with over 350 performers and outreach across Utah's Wasatch Front region. Our impact extends from Brigham City to Vernal, serving diverse communities through tailored artistic experiences. By focusing on emotional healing and community connection, we address critical social needs through the transformative power of the arts.
Services
Live Music Performances
Artist Outreach Programs
Community Concert Series
Therapeutic Music Sessions
Event Sponsorships
Volunteer Opportunities
Music Education Workshops
Cultural Access Programs
Social Isolation Awareness
Nonprofit Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience delivering therapeutic performances to isolated populations
- Our 1,300+ annual performances reach 30,000 individuals across northern Utah
- We maintain strict artist-audience matching for optimal therapeutic impact
- All performances are provided free of charge to institutions
- We operate with transparent donor-funded model since 1994
Services
Live Music Performances
Heart & Soul delivers live musical experiences tailored to specific audiences in care facilities. Our performers bring joy and emotional healing through interactive shows. Each performance is carefully matched to audience preferences and therapeutic needs.
Community Concert Series
We organize free public music festivals featuring local artists in neighborhood settings. These events promote community engagement while raising awareness about social isolation. Performances occur in accessible outdoor locations for broad public participation.
Artist Outreach Programs
Our program connects professional musicians with underserved populations through structured performance opportunities. Artists receive guidance on audience-appropriate repertoire while gaining meaningful performance experience in therapeutic settings.
Social Isolation Awareness
Through our performances and advocacy efforts, we address the critical issue of social isolation among vulnerable populations. Our work demonstrates how the arts can bridge generational and social divides in institutional settings.
Nonprofit Partnerships
We collaborate with local businesses and organizations to expand our reach and resources. Partnerships help sustain our free programming model while fostering community investment in social welfare initiatives.
People
Ainsley-Marie McLaughlin
Executive Director
Ainsley-Marie McLaughlin leads Heart & Soul's operations with over 15 years of nonprofit management experience. She oversees artist selection, program development, and community outreach efforts across Utah's Wasatch Front region.
Trace Wiren
Creative Liaison
Trace Wiren coordinates artistic programming and performer relationships for Heart & Soul. With deep connections in Utah's music community, he ensures appropriate artist-audience matches for therapeutic effectiveness.
Thomas Stillinger
Board President
Thomas Stillinger chairs Heart & Soul's board of trustees, providing strategic leadership and governance oversight. He brings corporate governance experience to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability.
Dr. James Coleman
Secretary
Dr. James Coleman serves as board secretary, applying his academic expertise in social sciences to evaluate program impact and community needs assessments for Heart & Soul's initiatives.
Sally Barraclough
Treasurer
Sally Barraclough manages Heart & Soul's financial operations as board treasurer. Her accounting background ensures responsible stewardship of donor funds and grants supporting the organization's free programming.
Questions
What populations does Heart & Soul serve?
We serve isolated individuals in senior centers, veterans homes, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, domestic abuse shelters, and prisons across northern Utah.
How are performers selected for shows?
Artists undergo careful selection based on audience needs, with special emphasis on 1940s-1960s music and genres appropriate for specific demographics.
Are donations to Heart & Soul tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax-deductible as we operate under 501(c)3 nonprofit status with EIN 87-0528175.
How can local musicians get involved?
Performers can apply through our website, submitting a 50-60 minute set of polished material suitable for daytime and evening performances.
What is the Music Stroll event?
Our annual free music festival features 40+ local bands performing across 13 outdoor stages in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood.
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