Connecting in new ways!
The well-being concert series is created in partnership with
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.
The 2026-2027 well-being concert season will be announced in early fall.
Experience the healing power of music
and amazing experience
that came in a time I
really needed it.
What a benefit to
experience music that I
already love in a
different way.”
and uplifting,
giving a greater
sense of
community.”
and optimistic,
even in the midst
of challenging
times and
situations.”
The Experience
Well-being concerts bring you closer to the healing, nurturing power of music. Each one is held in a quiet, relatively small space, usually with no more than about 65 participants. You can recline on floor mats or cushions, or take a seat on a chair. You’ll be on the same level as the performers, who are in the center of the space. The result is a more intimate experience than a typical theater-style concert.
MUSIC FOR HEALTH
This is your time to step away from the swirl, reconnect with yourself, and maybe even forge new connections with others. Our hope is that these wellness-focused musical experiences will:
- Offer a soul-nourishing new way to benefit from music.
- Use the power of silence and sound to create shared experiences that build community.
- Give you tools and practices that you can use long after the last note is played.
The concerts and artists are different from FCA’s ongoing season. Each performer is carefully selected and consulted with to create a performance that matches this new format.
AUDIENCES
We welcome you to come as you are. The event is accompanied with reminders to pause your daily life and mental churn. You’ll be able to look around and connect with other attendees, and take time to look within yourself.
- The sustained quiet and stillness of these concerts make them unsuitable for very young or active children.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Here’s how to make the most of your experience at this unique event.
- Seating is in the round, with the audience surrounding the performers in a circle. There are no assigned seats.
- A limited number of mats and large floor cushions are available to sit or lie down on.
- Metal folding chairs are also available. You may want to bring a seat cushion to make yourself more comfortable.
- Lighting is subdued.
- Dress comfortably. This is your time to fully relax.
- Concerts typically last 60-75 minutes.
- You’re invited to stay for a post-concert reception, or head straight home if that’s what fits your mood.
PARTNERS
FCA has partnered with a variety of organizations around this project:
- Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- North Star Ballet
- Univeristy of Alaska Fairbanks
UAF SURVEY PROJECT
The UAF Psychology Department is conducting a pre- and post-concert survey to assess how attendees feel before and after the event. The findings will be shared with Carnegie’s Weill Institute of Music as part of a larger effort to assess the impact of art of mental health and well-being. These surveys are completely anonymous and strictly optional.
More on Arts and Wellness
- Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall’s Well-Being Concerts combine world-class musical performances with elements of self-care and mindfulness, animated by evidence that music helps people heal and thrive - Jameel Arts and Health Lab
“Measurably improving health and wellbeing through the arts”
The Jameel Arts & Health Lab, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), is a global initiative leveraging scientific evidence, artist-led advocacy, and a global Healing Arts campaign to drive the integration of the arts in clinical and public health. - NIH: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
“Music and Health: What You Need To Know” - World Health Organization Report
“What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review”
Download the World Health Organization Report (PDF)