The
concept for Sounds of Hope Project (SOHP) was born
in 2002 as a therapeutic outlet for musician Mary Lou Lydecker,
who was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease and virtually
housebound. The first recording, Keys to Peace was so successful
that a 2nd CD was recorded, Sounds of Hope. In order
to keep costs at a minimum and to be able to provide CDs to
those in need, the SOHP became established as a non-profit
organization in May, 2004. Its mission is to comfort, relax,
and soothe listeners through the production of inspirational
music CDs. The SOHP is a music outreach program that targets
shut-ins, those under hospice care, the hospitalized and those
in nursing homes. The SOHP also gives local musicians the
opportunity to perform and record their favorite classical
or inspirational music.
If you
would like to learn more about becoming a featured performer
with the SOHP, please contact
us.
Board
of Directors: Officers:
William Hartzell - President
Matthew Ginter - Secretary
Rita Dura - Treasurer Members at large:
Kathyrn Spinner
Laura Nary
"The Spirit of America":
Sounds of Hope Project will be releasing its sixth album entitled "The Spirit of America"
in the fall of 2007. It will feature patriotic songs and melodies including "God Bless America",
"The Liberty Bell" and "Stars and Stripes Forever". Many local groups and talented
musicians have donated their time to produce this album including
Freedom Brass Band and the choir of the Old Stone Church.
A final release date is not available. A concert including performances
by our featured artists is tentatively planned for November, 2007. Please check back for availability or
contact us for more information. Read more
"Sounds
of Hope Project is a music outreach program. The purpose is
to comfort, relax and soothe all listeners through the production
of music CDs. The targeted audience includes, but it is not
limited to: shut-ins, those under hospice care, the hospitalized
and those in nursing homes."
The
concept for Sounds of Hope Project (SOHP) was born
in 2002 as a therapeutic outlet for musician Mary Lou Lydecker,
who was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease and virtually
housebound. The first recording, Keys to Peace was so successful
that a 2nd CD was recorded, Sounds of Hope. In order
to keep costs at a minimum and to be able to provide CDs to
those in need, the SOHP became established as a non-profit
organization in May, 2004. Its mission is to comfort, relax,
and soothe listeners through the production of inspirational
music CDs. The SOHP is a music outreach program that targets
shut-ins, those under hospice care, the hospitalized and those
in nursing homes. The SOHP also gives local musicians the
opportunity to perform and record their favorite classical
or inspirational music. 