Music Beyond Borders promotes cultural unity and transforms lives by creating a platform for social advocacy in a musical context. The organization serves the Sacramento community with accessible concerts as well as opportunities for people from all walks of life to actively participate in making music. Music Beyond Borders closing night will include the world premiere performance of Ardalan’s composition "Symphony of Life" inspired by a poem by Rumi, and the performance of new compositions by composers in Music Beyond Borders “Composers in Residence Program”. The winner of the composer’s competition will also be announced.