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.
Jenny Dyson has been working with us in North England since 2013.
“Every time I step onto the ICU wards I have the privilege of meeting the incredible staff, patients and families. Each visit gifts me with a special moment, so I thought I would share one from my last visit to Manchester Royal Infirmary before lockdown. I was playing relaxing and calming music on the High Dependency Unit with some patients and family members humming along under their breath, except for one family member who was singing along quite clearly. As I moved closer, I asked if there was anything in particular I could play for her and her husband who was a patient. Her husband was unable to speak but mouthed the word ‘Elvis’ and so I began playing ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’. His wife sang beautifully and he joined in mouthing the lyrics. As they continued singing together, they held hands, looked at each other and both began to get a little tearful. They thanked me so kindly and as I walked away I realised I had shared a very special moment with them; their emotions released and a memory created, connecting to each other through music.”
Celebrating Make Music Day with more interactive Music Jams
Our Music Jam initiative is due to be rolled out to hospitals across the UK after demonstrating for more than a decade the positive impact it has on the mental health and wellbeing of patients in Edinburgh.
Carers’ Week at Murrayfield Memory Lane Café
It’s Carers Week, and we’re highlighting the power of live music to transform dementia-friendly spaces into vibrant hubs that help to reduce anxiety and confusion of people affected by memory loss.
Volunteers’ Week: Fiona McIntosh
We’d like to say a big thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help to raise awareness of our work and provide valuable support behind the scenes.