Why We Play

Iris Collective is a Memphis-based ensemble of professional musicians and teaching artists committed to using music as a tool for storytelling, connection, and community transformation. Working at the intersections of music and education, music and healthcare, and music and community building, Iris Collective is helping people connect and grow by amplifying music’s power to educate, heal, and bring people together—turning every performance into a shared, meaningful experience.

Iris Collective | Barlett Residency

Iris Collective | Music as Medicine

Iris Collective | Music as Mentorship

Iris Collective | Music as Meaning

Iris Collective | Veterans Stories