In this SLSO Stories Podcast episode, members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's various IN UNISON Programs speak about the importance of this multi-faceted efforts to connect with communities across the St. Louis region. IN UNISON encompasses a groundbreaking chorus dedication to the performance and preservation of music of African and African American traditions; a robust academy providing scholarships, fellowships, and mentoring opportunities; a signature church program; and other concert opportunities.

Lunch & Learn panelists include:
• Kevin McBeth, Director, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
• Michelle Byrd, IN UNISON Program Coordinator
• Maureen Byrne, SLSO Associate Vice President, Education and Community Partnerships; Moderator
• Michael Casimir, SLSO violist, IN UNISON performer
• Darrius Duncan, IN UNISON Chorus Young Artist
• Nathalie Joachim, Grammy-nominated flutist, composer, and vocalist 
• Malena Smith, IN UNISON Graduate Fellow, former IN UNISON Scholar
• Gwendolyn Wesley, IN UNISON Chorus member and Church Coordinator for West Side Missionary Baptist Church

This episode was originally a Lunch & Learn virtual event in July 2020.