Music can be a life saver.

Have any of you heard of "The Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra" from Venezuela? I saw them at the Proms this year and was literally moved to tears by this group of kids playing the most amazing music. They all come from terrible backgrounds and most have had their lives saved by being in the program.

I tried to find an article about them http://www.list.co.uk/article/2518-s...-of-venezuela/

Another thing that was so moving about the whole experience of seeing them was noticing how much they loved what they were doing. Totally inspiring and it reaffirmed my faith in human nature.

Here are a few YouTube clips from that proms concert I was at. They are playing Leonard Bernstein's symphonic dances from West side story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBthQ7lnld0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtnjixhvOTU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwL_zYluc5k