The connection between music, community, and well-being takes center stage at Music and Mind: Harnessing the Power of Community for Health, which will be held at the Parr Center Theater at 10:30 a.m. on March 29.
This engaging panel discussion, inspired by the work of world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, will bring together leading experts to explore the transformative impact of the arts on brain health.
This event is guided by the NeuroArts Blueprint, a pioneering initiative merging science and the arts to improve cognitive and emotional well-being. Attendees will gain insight into how music and creativity can support mental health, boost cognitive function, and foster community connection--all backed by cutting-edge research.
Featured panelists include:
- Renée Fleming Soprano, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health
- Dr. Jonathan Burdette Section Chief of Neuroradiology, Vice Chair of Research, Professor of Radiology, and Cofounder of the Laboratory for Complex Brain Networks, Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Advocate Health
- Ruth Katz Vice President; Executive Director, Health, Medicine & Society Program; and Director, Aspen Ideas Health, The Aspen Institute; Co-director, NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative
- Susan Magsamen Executive Director, International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Co-Director, NeuroArts Blueprint
- Dr. Jen Sullivan Enterprise Leader National Service Lines, Advocate Health; Charlotte Symphony Board of Directors
Why attend?
Whether you're a healthcare professional, artist, educator, or someone curious about the power of music, this discussion will provide practical insights into how the arts can enhance well-being. Learn how music therapy treats stress, cognitive decline, and neurological disorders--and how communities can integrate these findings into everyday life.
Join us to discover how the arts can be a powerful tool for health and connection.
For more information or to register, visit Central Piedmont Tix.
Central Piedmont students and employees can attend for free with their college ID.
