PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FREEDOM SINGS USA.
VETERANS SONGWRITING RETREAT (“SUMMER SESSIONS”)

Memphis, TN - July 12th and 13th, 2024 - The Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with Freedom Sings USA, proudly presents the Memphis Veterans Songwriting Retreat (Summer Sessions), a two-day event featuring workshops and performances by renowned Nashville hitmakers. This event aims to provide a unique platform for veterans to connect, share, and develop paths toward healing through the power of music.

Event Details ––
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Date:
Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th (2024)
Location:
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center 116 N. Pauline Street, Memphis, TN

Featured Nashville Hitmakers:
Irene Kelley • Steve Dean - Minnie Murphy • Bill Whyte • Don Goodman • Bobbie Tomberlin
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Schedule ––

Day 1(Friday, 7/12):
- Private Orientation for Veterans and Songwriters / 6:00 pm CT.

Day 2 (Saturday, 7/13):
- Private morning workshops / starting at 9:00am CT.
- Evening Concert OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at 6:00 pm CT.

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PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS EVENT
Freedom Sings USA's weekly music therapy classes and touring workshop events are provided free of charge for Veterans and Veteran families. Additionally, finale events are always free to the public. In order to maintain our programming goals and reach more Veterans, we rely on the donations of companies and individuals like you. If you have questions about donating or volunteering, please contact us at the email address provided below.

To donate today, please go to Donate To Support-Music-Therapy-For-Veterans.
Thanks. We hope to see you soon at one of our events in a city near you.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Bobbie Allison-Standefer (Exec. Dir. Freedom Sings USA)
Direct: 423-504-9954
Email: bobbie@freedomsingsUSA.org

Press/Media Invitation (FOR ALL EVENTS): Members of the press are invited to attend the Memphis Songwriting Retreat for Veterans. This event provides a unique opportunity to witness the transformative power of music in the lives of veterans. Press representatives are welcome to cover the workshops, performances, and connect with both veterans and Nashville hitmakers for interviews.

For Press Inquiries and Event Coverage: Please see contacts (below) to confirm your attendance and receive additional event details. Members of the press interested in interviews with veterans and songwriters are encouraged to reach out to Freedom Sings USA for more information.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Contact Freedom Sings USA:
Bobbie Allison-Standefer (Exec. Dir. Freedom Sings USA)
Direct: 423-504-9954
Email: bobbie@freedomsingsUSA.org

Contact VA / Memphis:
Debra A. Burns
Chief, Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE)
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center
901-523-8990 ext. 7305
Debra.Burns@va.gov

Audrey Stott, CTRS, CARSS I, RYT200
Section Chief, Recreation Therapy
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center
901-523-8990 ext. 7181
Audrey.Stott@va.gov

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About Freedom Sings USA
Freedom Sings USA is a VA-certified nonprofit organization dedicated to providing music arts therapy for Veterans. Since 2014, the organization has been committed to enhancing the well-being of Veterans through the healing power of music.

For more information about Freedom Sings USA, please visit www.freedomsingsUSA.org.

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PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS EVENT
Freedom Sings USA's weekly music therapy classes and touring workshop events are provided free of charge for Veterans and Veteran families. Additionally, finale events are always free to the public. In order to maintain our programming goals and reach more Veterans, we rely on the donations of companies and individuals like you. If you have questions about donating or volunteering, please contact us at the email address provided below.

To donate today, please go to Donate To Support-Music-Therapy-For-Veterans.
Thanks. We hope to see you soon at one of our events in a city near you.

Presented by
Memphis VA Medical Center ( https://www.va.gov/memphis-health-care/ )
VA / Center Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE)
VA / US Department of Veterans Affairs
Freedom Sings USA

Questions/Comments? Email us at info@FreedomSingsUSA.org

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