Music for the Heart directs resources to scientists seeking to understand root causes of cardiovascular disease. Funds for this objective are obtained through annual world-class fundraising musical concerts. Presently, our beneficiary is The Oregon Health and Sciences University Heart Research Center, a world-renowned facility in Portland, Oregon focusing on fetal origins of adult heart disease. Our funds are used to support works-in-progress, seed grants, young scientists, and equipment. Seed grants are a necessary part of the scientific process, enabling scientists to conduct the early phases of research, gather prelimary data on new ideas, and prepare for large-scale research projects worthy of Federal funding.

Since its inception in 2005, Music for the Heart has produced six benefit concerts and contributed over $100,000.00 to heart research. Guest artists include legends: Piano Duo Kutrowatz, Dave Brubeck Quartet, The New Christy Minstrels, Tom Grant/Michael Allen Harrison, The Vienna Boys' Choir, and Chick Corea.

2005, 2006
Piano Duo Kutrowatz
Eduard and Johannes Kutrowatz
Newmark Theatre

2007
The New Christy Minstrels
Portland Art Museum
Grand Ballroom

2008
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

BENEFIT CONCERTS

...every beat counts