Hearing Philadelphia, a program created by recently appointed School of Music assistant professor William Dougherty, is helping Philadelphians affected by gun violence to heal through music. Learn more in this feature by Sandra Jones from NPR's WHYY News:
When William “Bill” Dougherty is not teaching at the University of Washington in Seattle, he is raising awareness about gun violence.
Dougherty is part of Hearing Philadelphia, a newly launched community music project aimed at honoring the voices of Philadelphians who have been affected by gun violence, and providing healing for families who are still dealing with the pain of losing friends or family. The ensemble includes amateur, student, and professional string players, woodwind players, percussionists, brass players, and vocalists. The group had their first performance at City Hall recently.