Music as the Message (MaM) was created in 2020 by Emmy Award-winning soprano Adrienne Danrich, in response to the need for communal sharing and healing, despite our physical isolation during the height of the pandemic, and in the wake of George Floyd's murder. MaM’s mission is simple — to create shared musical experiences, celebrating the unifying power of music to inspire healing, joy, laughter, love and most importantly, community.

In March 2026, MaM will hold 3 performances for its latest episode “Stepping Into Peace”:

March 20, 7:00 PM - The Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis (3750 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108)

March 21, 12:00 PM - The Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis

March 22, 4-5:30 PM - The Sheldon Memorial Concert Hall and Art Galleries (3658 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108)

More information, including tickets, available soon!

AOP is a fiscal sponsor of Music as the Message. AOP’s programs are made possible in part by the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., the Amphion Foundation, BMI, and the contributions of many individuals.