Can music be a “miracle drug”? The Madison Symphony is making a strong case for the healing power of music with its HeartStrings program, which brings live, interactive musical performances into healthcare and elderly residential facilities. And they’re showing other orchestras how, with a new toolkit available on their website.

Also this week, a new video segment from CNN spotlights the music education and community engagement work of the Cleveland Orchestra connected with their annual Miami residency.

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Posted March 30, 2012