Our musicians have been speaking about some of the most significant moments they have experienced whilst sharing Joy Through Live Music with Music in Hospitals & Care.
Dawn Allen has been working with us in North England since 2019 as half of string duo Andrelli.
“One of my fondest memories was when we visited a special educational needs school. We played two sets to two different age ranges and the response we received in both concerts will stay with me for a long time. The children were obviously familiar with the pieces we were playing and the enjoyment they were feeling was radiantly their radiating from their faces. They joined in singing for a lot of the music but also lay back and relaxed during the lullabies, it was great. We’d put some work into devising the setlist and it felt like we’d got it just right. Not only that but it was the perfect reminder of how music reaches through all sorts of problems for each and every one of us and allows our hearts to sing. Thank you to Music in Hospitals & Care for giving us this amazing musical channel and offering many moments like this.”
Building partnerships for the future
Read about some of the recent ways we’ve been working in partnership with funders, researchers and NHS trusts across the UK to make your support go further.
Supporting people through music in the most challenging times
We have been sharing weekly live music in the intensive care unit at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen. Singer and guitarist Gareth Cornfield recently shared a moving moment with a family following the passing of their loved one.
A memorable evening of Wine, Music and Song
Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the Wine, Music and Song event. With music spanning centuries, the evening was a celebration of music in its many different roles.