Contact: Rebecca Arendt at rarendt@iriscollective.org
About
Iris Collective brings people together through joyful, hands-on music experiences rooted in the belief that music means more when it is shared. Its teaching artists create welcoming, participatory programs that invite people not simply to listen, but to sing, play, create, explore, and connect. Working with schools, healthcare providers, senior-serving organizations, and community groups, Iris Collective shapes each experience around participants’ interests, abilities, and goals. Guided by the pillars of Music as Mentorship, Music as Medicine, and Music as Meaning, Iris Collective uses shared music-making to build skills, spark creativity, and strengthen connection.
Program Overview
Participatory teaching artist residencies that integrate music with academic and artistic subjects, tailored to each school’s curriculum, students, and goals.
