Please Note: This free program has a rescheduled date (originally September 3, 2026). Registration required.
The range of emotions evoked by the sound of ringing reflects a deep connection with the human spirit, one that operates on different levels in different faiths, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Native American traditions. This program illuminates the power of bells, chimes, and jingles to connect us to the divine—and even to heal—as we celebrate faith in harmony.
About the Faith in Harmony: Soundscapes of American Spirituality series
Rooted in the nation's commitment to freedom of belief, this five-part series explores the rich and evolving landscape of religion and spirituality in American—including Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Native American spiritual practices, among others—through celebration of sound.
Programs, offered free to the public, feature performances and conversations that reveal the human connections that emerge when sounds resonate in harmony. From sounding of the horn to the strike of the daf, from the healing of the jingle dress to a cantor's call to prayer, these soundscapes reflect the tones, textures, and connections of American spirituality across the nation.
This project received funding from the Smithsonian's "Our Shared Future: 250," a Smithsonian-wide initiative supported by private philanthropy and created to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary and advance the Smithsonian vision for the next 250 years.
Upcoming Faith in Harmony programs (Future Registration Information Coming Soon!)
General Information
- Registration for this program will end by 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
