Our Clients

Symphony of Soul has served the following institutions in Texas:

• Arc of the Capital Area
• Austin Children’s Shelter
• Austin Recovery
• Austin State Hospital
• Austin State School
• Brackenridge Hospital
• Championship Hearts
• Christopher House/Hospice Austin
• Dell Children´s Medical Center
• Grace House
• Hill Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Monte Siesta Nursing Home
• Park Bend Health Center
• SafePlace
• Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center
• Scott & White Hospital
• Seton Cove/Seton Network
• Settlement Home
• South Austin Cancer Center
• Special Friends (Alzheimer´s) of Sun City, Georgetown
• S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor
• St. David’s Rehabilitation Center
• Sterling House of Georgetown
• Texas Oncology
• The Gathering (Alzheimer´s) at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
• The Heritage at Gaines Ranch
• The Summit at Lakeway/The Arbors (Alzheimer´s)
• The Summit at Westlake Hills Assisted Living
• The Summit at Westlake Hills Independent Living
• The Wesleyan Nursing Home of Georgetown
• The Wesleyan Retirement Home of Georgetown

In the lobby, cafeteria, hospital ward or activity room of an institution, these intimate concerts serve groups ranging in size from 5 to 50 people or more. The experience of sharing in the music is heartwarming and uplifting both for the musicians and for the audience.

Our Musicians

The following musicians have performed on behalf of Symphony of Soul:

• John Aielli – Singer (Classical)/DJ KUT Radio
• Albert & Gage – Guitar/Vocals/Piano/Recording Artists (Country/Folk/Rock)
• Mark Andes – Bass/Guitar/Recording Artist (Rock/Pop)
• Elaine Barber – Harpist/Austin Symphony/Recording Artist (Classical)
• Hedda Rose Barber – Harpist (Classical)
• Ray Benson – Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Recording Artist and Lead Vocals in Asleep At the Wheel (9 GRAMMYs™) (Western Swing)
• Gustavo Bianchi – Piano/collaborative artist (classical)
• Del Castillo – Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Percussion/Recording Artists (Flamenco/Fusion) (Latin GRAMMY nomination)
• Chaski – Latin American Folk
• David Chenu – Saxophonist/Recording Artist (Jazz)
• Alex Coke – Saxophonist/Recording Artist (Jazz)
• Felicity Coltman – Piano (Classical)/Artistic Director, Austin Chamber Music Society/Recording Artist
• Margaret Coltman – Cello (Classical)/Recording Artist
• David Cummings Trio – Vocals/Guitar/Cello/Drums (Jazz/Rhythm & Blues/Standards)
• Michael Fracasso – Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist (Folk/Rock)
• Colin Gilmore – Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist (Country/Rock/Fusion)
• Rich Harney – Piano/Vocals/Recording Artist (Jazz)
• Addison Hayes – Singer/Recording Artist (Contemporary Christian/Pop)
• Terry Heller – Piano (all styles)
• Eddy Hobizal – Piano (Jazz)
• Connie Hollins – Classical and Native American Flute
• David Holt – Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Recording Artist (Blues/Country/Rock)
• Jelly Jar – Banjo/Guitar/Percussion/Vocals (Bluegrass/Fusion)
• Craig Hella Johnson – Singer/Pianist/Artistic Director, Conspirare
• Just Desserts (Lisa Shawley & Michael Shay) – Accordian/Cello/Vocals (variety of styles)
• Nancy Kampe – Piano/Guitar/Vocals (Pop/Rock)
• Anna Kasper – Cello (Classical)
• Richard Kilmer – Violinist/Austin Symphony/Recording Artist (Classical)
• Tina Marsh – Singer/Recording Artist (Jazz)
• Medallion Quartet – Barbershop Quartet
• Kelly Pearson Trio – (Country)
• Leslie Hyland Rodgers – Singer/Actress (Classical, Musical Theatre, Cabaret)
• Chad Salls – Singer/Songwriter/Bassist/Recording Artist (Pop/Rock)
• Darden Smith – Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Pianist/Recording Artist (Folk/Rock)
• Josh Smith – Guitar (Rock/Blues)
• Thales Smith – Guitar (Classical)
• St. Stephens Episcopal School Choirs
• Suzi Stern – Singer/Recording Artist (Jazz)
• David Stevens – Singer (Classical)
• Laurie Stevens – Violinist (Classical)
• Janice Stinson – Singer/Actress (Musical Theatre/Gospel)
• John Vester – Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist (Folk/Rock)
• Haydn Vitera – Violin/Recording Artist (Country/Folk/Rock)
• Steve Weichart – Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist (Folk/Rock)
• Dennis Whitehead – Singer/Actor/Director/Pianist (Musical Theatre)
• Van Wilks – Guitarist/Songwriter/Recording Artist (Rock ‘n’ Roll/Blues)
• Sue Young – Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist (Folk/Rock/Spiritual)

Our Staff

Leslie Hyland Rodgers, Founder and Volunteer Executive Director

Our Board of Directors

Bill Cariker Merrill Lynch
Leslie Hyland Rodgers, Symphony of Soul
George Rodgers, Biophysical Corporation

Our Board of Advisors

Peter Bay, Conductor, Austin Symphony Orchestra
Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel
Bill Cool, Community Volunteer
Karen Leeke, Community Volunteer
Paul Leeke, Community Volunteer