Join us for Where Sound Speaks: Listening for Meaning in Everyday Life Service with Dr. Edward W. Hardy.
Music has shaped the way I experience the world, not only as a violinist and composer, but as a person. Through stories from my life and career, I’ll explore how listening with our ears, our hearts, and our spirits can help us discover purpose, deepen our connections with one another, and open us to the idea of God’s presence in everyday life. Along the way, I’ll share brief violin performances that bring each idea to life, making the music part of the conversation rather than simply a performance.
We’d love to see you Sunday at 10:30 AM, in person or online. Our service is available on YouTube and Zoom (Meeting ID: 466 677 668, Passcode: 454623). Coffee and conversation follow the service, so come stay a while.
About Edward
Praised for ‘composing the omnipresent music and playing the violin superbly’ (The New York Times), composer, violinist, and actor Dr. Edward W. Hardy bridges classical, contemporary, and Black musical traditions. Known for his acclaimed score for the Obie Award-winning “The Woodsman” and his work as composer and actor/violinist in Anna Deavere Smith’s “Basil Biggs,” he has performed at Carnegie Hall 33 times and appeared at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, the Met Gala, and New York Fashion Week. A DownBeat Award winner with one album, eight singles, and a growing catalog of genre-spanning compositions, Hardy continues shaping contemporary violin performance through storytelling and cultural reflection.