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Elmhurst Magazine Highlights the Healing Impact of Freedom Sings USA

Meredith Krantz May 7, 2026

Encore Center for Performing Arts is grateful to be featured in Elmhurst Magazine in the powerful article “A Song Can Save a Life,” written...

Encore Center for Performing Arts is grateful to be featured in Elmhurst Magazine in the powerful article “A Song Can Save a Life,” written by Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson.

The article explores the deeply personal and healing work of Freedom Sings USA, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with professional songwriters to help transform their experiences into music.

Through storytelling and song, Freedom Sings USA creates opportunities for veterans to share experiences that are often difficult to express through words alone. The article highlights how music can foster connection, reflection, healing, and hope for veterans, their families, and the broader community.

As shared in the article:

“Music is good medicine.”

Encore Center for Performing Arts is proud to help bring this meaningful program to Elmhurst and honored to support an experience that uplifts the voices and stories of those who have served.

We sincerely thank Elmhurst Magazine along with authors Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson for helping share the mission and impact of Freedom Sings USA with the community. View the full issue of Elmhurst Magazine.

Encore Center for Performing Arts Featured in Elmhurst Magazine for Freedom Sings USA Event

Meredith Krantz May 7, 2026

Encore Center for Performing Arts is honored to be featured in the latest issue of Elmhurst Magazine in an article highlighting Freedom Sings USA...

Encore Center for Performing Arts is honored to be featured in the latest issue of Elmhurst Magazine in an article highlighting Freedom Sings USA and its upcoming visit to Elmhurst.

The article, “A Song of Sacrifice: Local veterans to share their stories through music,” written by Anna Hughes, explores how Freedom Sings USA pairs veterans with professional Nashville songwriters to transform personal stories into original songs through the power of music and storytelling.

The feature also highlights Encore Center for Performing Arts’ partnership in bringing this meaningful experience to the Elmhurst community during America’s 250th anniversary year.

We are grateful to Elmhurst Magazine and author Anna Hughes for sharing the stories and mission behind this unique event and for helping spotlight the healing power of music, connection, and community.

Read the full article in Elmhurst Magazine and learn more about Freedom Sings USA below. View the full issue of Elmhurst Magazine.