CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 16, 2025) – To bring the community together through the arts, Novant Health and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra partnered to present a special CSO Roadshow concert held at the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic North End location. The clinic provides vital access to comprehensive healthcare, which is essential to creating a healthier, stronger community, and pairing it with this performance promotes both wellness and togetherness.
This community event is part of Novant Health’s ongoing Art of Remarkable Care initiative, engaging local artists and amplifying the healing power of the arts for patients, care teams and the entire community. Programming includes art therapy, the installation of murals and wall art produced by local artists in Novant Health facilities, and events like CSO Roadshow, which provide increased opportunities for the community to engage with art as a well-being practice.
“Music, like medicine, can have a profound impact and create moments of healing. It can uplift, soothe and connect us, and that was our hope with this performance at the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic,” said Kristen Howard, vice president of corporate affairs for Novant Health. “We are grateful to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for partnering with us on this unique celebration of community and care.”
The transformative power of the arts is evident, as studies have shown exposure to and participation in the arts can play a role in lessening the severity of chronic pain, stress and anxiety. According to the American Journal of Public Health, consistent interaction with art, including intentionally listening to music, has been shown to increase immune system responsiveness. The Art of Remarkable Care initiative is part of Novant Health’s commitment to patient-centered care and ensuring people don’t just get better but thrive.
The free, one-hour performance was open to the community and held at one of the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics, which provides comprehensive primary, behavioral, and social support services to patients, regardless of insurance coverage. A Novant Health Community Care Cruiser was also at the event and provided health screenings and education to community members. The cruisers are regularly deployed in the region to provide a wide variety of free health services including routine screenings and vaccinations, nutrition education and counseling, physical assessments, and connections to social resources as well as primary and specialty care.
“Engaging with the arts can be transformational and contribute to a better experience and improved outcome for our patients. Novant Health is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves safe and quality healthcare, and opening access to arts and culture is just as vital,” said Dr. Sid Fletcher, senior vice president and president of Novant Health’s greater Charlotte region. “The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra champions that effort and together, we are making a positive impact on the physical and emotional well-being of our community.”
For more than 90 years, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has served as a cultural cornerstone in the Charlotte region, using music to unite and inspire. Novant Health has long supported its mission through the sponsorship of the Summer Pops series and other community-centered programs.
“We’re deeply grateful to Novant Health for our longstanding partnership and shared belief in the power of the arts to promote health and healing,” said David Fisk, president and CEO of the Charlotte Symphony. “Music has the ability to comfort, to connect and to uplift — just as compassionate medical care does. Bringing these two forces together through initiatives like the Art of Remarkable Care makes a lasting impact on the well-being of our city.”
CSO Roadshow is a traveling concert series that’s all about connection — neighbors coming together to share music and the energy of live performance right in their own backyard. The mobile stage is wrapped in eye-catching and vibrant artwork designed by local creative Rosalia Torres-Weiner. Created in partnership with the City of Charlotte and with guidance from the Corridors of Opportunity team, CSO Roadshow offers free, live symphonic performances tailored to reflect the character of Charlotte's diverse neighborhoods. Visit charlottesymphony.org/csoroadshow for more information.
Pictures and video from the event can be downloaded here using the access code NovantHealth123!
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 41,000 team members along with more than 8,600 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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About the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is one of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas. As Charlotte's most active performing arts group, the CSO presents around 150 concerts each season, reaching more than 150,000 music lovers. The CSO is committed to its mission of uplifting, entertaining, and educating the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences. Led by Music Director Kwamé Ryan, the CSO employs 65 professional full-time orchestra musicians, fosters four youth orchestras, and offers significant educational support aimed at serving the under-resourced areas of our community. Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphony plays a leading cultural role in the Charlotte area and serves the community as a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region through the transformative power of live music.
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