Orpheus Music Project

Singing is good for you. Singing with others may be even better. Studies have linked singing in a choir to reducing stress hormones, increasing immune-boosting cytokines and stimulating memory for people with dementia.

Please tune in for the moving world premiere of “Requiem for Frankie Silver” in Minneapolis on November 5. It’s a choral requiem for Frances Stewart Silver (1815-33) and a music drama that reveals her tragic story of injustice. For info visit www.orpheusmusicproject.org/events.

Requiem for Frankie Silver Orpheus Music Project has produced a full-length choral/dramatic concert work about the life and death of Frances Stewart Silver, who was the first woman hanged…

Author: Cultural Lessons from Frankie Silver Author Sharyn McCrumb talks about the cultural lessons told by Frankie's story and how they relate to our world today.

Composer: The Music Serves the Story Composer Craig Carnahan talks about "Requiem for Frankie Silver" and how important it is for the music to serve Frankie's story.

Author Sharyn McCrumb Introduces Requiem for Frankie Silver Orpheus Music Project has produced a full-length choral/dramatic concert work about the life and death of Frances Stewart Silver, who was the first woman hanged…

Check out this upcoming event by Sonomento.

On this Independence Day, Orpheus Music Project offers this inspiring new arrangement of our National Anthem by Minnesota composer Craig Carnahan. In memory of Francis Marion Fields Jr, father of Orpheus artistic director Craig Fields. And in tribute to the men and women of the healthcare profession who have unselfishly provided care and protection for our nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Star-Spangled Banner, In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Francis Marion Fields Jr. who lived from June 10, 1922 to May 31, 2021. Decorated veteran of WWII. Husband, father and patriot. A man of grace,…

Orpheus Music Project has partnered with the American Lung Association in the production of a new and exciting arrangement of our National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" for their upcoming event: Fight For Air Climb. To hear this incredible arrangement by Minnesota composer Craig Carnahan, register for and attend an American Lung Association event near you! This a fun event that raises money for a critical cause...made even more important by COVID-19.

Fight For Air Climbs Get involved today by raising funds and awareness in your community through American Lung Association events.

Watch for news on the World Premier of Requiem for Frankie Silver based on Sharyn's novel, composed by Craig Carnahan, lyrics by Craig Fields and Sharyn McCrumb.

We are proud to partner with Minnesota Community Care in bringing you this incredible concert!

SONGBREAK: Duet Basso Brian Haase, soprano Riley Cardona, and pianist Bryon Wilson provide a sneak peak at the Songbreak concert.