We Make Music On Purpose.

When art stirs the soul, community grows. More than performances, Iris Collective is a catalyst that harnesses the power of collaboration to co-create with artists, organizations, audiences, and communities. These profound musical experiences do more than uplift the spirit. They inspire the health, prosperity and future of Memphis.

That’s Iris. See music Transform.

EXCITING NEW SERIES

On Stage with Iris Collective

Three chamber concerts in an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the stage at GPAC, each featuring a celebrated soloist and your Iris musicians. On sale now—save 20% before single tickets become available. 

UPCOMING EVENT

Karen Slack

Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Germantown Performing Arts Center

Part of the new On Stage With Iris Collective Series!

Our Purpose Follows Three Pillars: Music as…

Mentorship

See music broaden minds

Medicine

See music ease pain

Meaning

See music build communities

  • People are transformed in a way after seeing an Iris concert, through energy, through music, and that’s an amazing thing.

    –Iris Musician

  • The Fellows have an uplifted spirit about what they do, and when they play, it’s like, ‘if I can do it, you can do it, too.’ And that’s a good way to inspire kids like me.

    –AnJanique G., student

  • Iris' passion is to make music really matter.

    —Michael Stern

  • It’s really exciting when they are successful at playing, and they’re just so excited they can’t put their instrument down—it’s just the best thing to see.

    —Ashley Vines, Iris Fellow alumna

  • You’ll see the passion that every person brings to what they’re doing on stage.

    —Eric Stephenson, Iris musician

  • People are transformed in a way after seeing Iris—through energy, through music—and that’s an amazing thing.

    —Iris Musician

  • My goal is to become something that I never thought I could be.

    —Jaroayn P., student