Violinist Mitchell Newman's Paths to Dignity Project Hosts Concerts for the Unsheltered

Newman's project partners with local homelessness organizations in different cities to put on concerts for the unsheltered and build relationships across the community

By The Violin Channel January 19, 2026 

Since 2022, the violinist Mitchell Newman has been developing his Paths to Dignity Project, which brings musical performances to homeless communities.

At the center of the project is a concerto composed specially for Newman by Lucas Richman. The work aims to translate the stories of unsheltered individuals into music and reflects on the community’s moral responsibility to those individuals.

Both the concerto and the project can be easily adapted to different locations, allowing Newman to cater to the needs of homeless communities in each city he performs in. Each iteration of the project is conceived like a residency, with several scheduled events culminating in a performance of the concerto.

Most recently, the project has been in Bemidji, Minnesota, where Richman collaborated with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra to put on performances for local provider organizations. These were held at Community Table, Bemidji High School Auditorium, and the New Day Center.

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