The Globe spotlights ‘Overtures of Hope’ and our new Executive Director

The Joplin Globe shines a spotlight on our new initiative ‘Overtures of Hope’ in an article by longtime journalist Marta Churchwell.

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From The Globe: “Like many, we realized COVID-19 was going to impact us longer than anticipated,” Gilman said. “We had a choice: continue postponing activities or innovate. We chose the latter. We’re excited to pioneer new ways to share music with our communities during this challenging time.”

Gilman initiated a concert program, Overtures of Hope, that is aimed at lifting-up health care workers and marginalized populations affected by the pandemic. Its inaugural concerts were held at Mercy Hospital and Lafayette House, a local women’s shelter.