Following the success of our live music for hearing impaired babies and toddlers in Manchester, a group for pre-school children in Stalybridge have had visits from our musicians every half term.
The group helps children aged 6 months to 3 years to develop good listening skills through music, singing and play activities. Parents also benefit by getting peer support from other families.
“We had lots of great listening and attention by the children and good responses to the music and musicians. The parents also had a good experience seeing their children’s reactions.”
Sharon Ralph, Teacher of the Deaf who runs the group
“It was a small but select group that joined in with the music today. We had great fun together and there were some lovely moments. There was lots of singing, clapping and dancing. They loved the nursery rhymes and listening to our instruments. Highlights were of course the cucumber clarinet and hearing the low notes on the bassoon.
”Music in Hospitals & Care musician Bethan Roberts, Manchester Reed Trio
Supporter spotlight: Robin and Anne Barr
Robin and Anne have supported Music in Hospitals & Care in Scotland for many years. Robin was awarded Charity Champion in 2019 at the Scottish Power Foundation Awards. We hear from Robin about their connection to the charity.
An unforgettable evening of wine, music and song
Join us on Thursday 24 September at the historic St James Garlickhythe Church in central London for a very special evening of live music. Guests will enjoy wine and canapés from 6:30pm, with music starting at 7:30pm until around 9:20pm.
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.