The Choir for Houseless Communities now entitled Neighbors is a pilot project led by Morris to bring music education to organizations serving vulnerable populations in the Greater Portland area, including First Christian Church, Portland Homeless Family Solutions, Mt. Scott Alternative High School, Mt. Hood Elementary School Headstart, Westmoreland Union Manor, and Street Roots.
An important component of this program involves engaging houseless members creatively with music, while also connecting them with social services and resources. These music outreach initiatives overall not only seek to create a broader sense of healing and possibility for the Portland houseless community, but will also offer students the opportunity to truly enact the university motto, “Let Knowledge Serve the City.”
Save the dates!
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Collaboration with Street Roots—Street Roots is a nonprofit media organization intertwined with the lives of people experiencing homelessness and poverty. This program will serve as the staple ensemble connecting Portland State Choirs and the houseless population. Morris will be leading workshops and rehearsals at their facility. These individuals will participate in the December 2023 performance as well as at the first ever Phoenix Gala in collaboration with OpenHAUS and RACC! If you are interested I participating, sign-up here or at the button above.
Collaboration with the Maybelle Center—This program integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living communities and senior centers. Morris will be leading a workshop with seniors served by the Maybelle Center. These individuals participated in the Fall 2022 “Believe” concert and will also participate again in the December 2023 performance. They will also headline the Street Roots festival in Spring 2025!
Collaboration with the Maybelle Center—This program integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living communities and senior centers. Morris will be leading a workshop with seniors served by the Maybelle Center. These individuals participated in the Fall 2022 “Believe” concert and will also participate again in the December 2023 performance. They will also headline the Street Roots festival in Spring 2025!
Interested in collaborating on one of our community scenes or concerts? Contact us!