Representing South Dakota:
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
“Lakota Music Project” Bringing communities and cultures together through Music
THE STORY:
The Lakota Music Project is the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s flagship Bridging Cultures Program. Created between 2005-2008, the Lakota Music Project (LMP) addresses a history of racial tension, creates a connection for native and non-native Americans and develops an environment of openness through the sharing of music. Essentially, it is a practical demonstration to advance cultural understanding.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The Lakota Music Project embraces the following strategies to create each program:
• Provide positive, safe, open space for dialogue
• Explore what our different cultures share, rather than what makes them different
• Embrace the value of peaceful collaboration
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