The full complement of SW:S writers on stage for the finale reprise of “I Am A Soldier.”
Courtesy of John Partipilo
Songwriting with Soldiers
Celebrate the power of music to salve the wounds of war for returning veterans and their families.
-
Fred Vigeant
Courtesy of John Partipilo
The full complement of SW:S writers on stage for the finale reprise of “I Am A Soldier.”
SongwritingWith:Soldiers is a nonprofit organization that operates from a simple principle – pair veterans and active-duty service members with professional songwriters to craft songs about their military experiences. With a focus on collaboration and building trust, this innovative program offers a unique path to helping soldiers, their families, communities and our nation cope with the aftermath of combat duty and the challenges in returning home.
PBS and SongwritingWith:Soldiers collaborated on this concert special celebrating music’s power to heal and bring diverse people together.
Featuring award-winning and chart-topping songwriters include Bonnie Bishop, Gary Burr, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Jay Clementi, Radney Foster, Mary Gauthier, James House, Will Kimbrough, Georgia Middleman, Gary Nicholson, Maia Sharp, and Darden Smith.
The creative songwriting process is life-changing for participants as it offers a unique outlet to tell their stories, rebuild trust, release pain and forge new bonds. These collaborative works of war, reflection and redemption are transformative and demanding.
Watch Songwriting with Soldiers on WITF Friday October 25 at 10:00pm. The program will also be available via the PBS Video app.
A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.
