Creating Joy Through Live Music
“One lady was thrilled when the Welsh National Anthem was played especially for her and one man was nearly in tears as his wife responded to the entertainment. Another relative was overjoyed to see her husband out of bed and in a wheelchair and smiling for the first time since his stroke.”
Music in Hospitals
Archived News
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Fund raising Concert ' Spring into Music'
Wednesday 6th May 2009
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Music in Hospitals’ concert, “Spring into Music”, which took place on the 6th May 2009, at St Paul’s Church (The Actors’ Church), Covent Garden, was a fantastic success.
We were thrilled that our Vice President, Dame Felicity Lott was joined by Isla St Clair and four groups of Music in Hospitals’ musicians; Heavy Metal – Tuba and percussion ensemble, Gunther & Chinara – violin and piano, Keziah Thomas – harp and the Kai Hoffman Trio – jazz and swing trio.
A magical evening of music from the world of classics, jazz and folk was enjoyed by all those present and the evening was expertly hosted by Frank Renton.
The concert also gave us the opportunity to showcase the diversity of our artists’ musical skills and I am so grateful to everyone who make the evening such a happy occasion. Comments made by members of the audience at the end of the concert included:
'There was a lot of love in the room for MiH'
‘The warmth of the musicians and their belief in their work with MiH exuded’
'Wow - what a show!"
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Flora London Marathon - Sunday 26th April 2009
Congratulations to the MiH team, Andrew, Chetan, John, Paul and Will, on achieving excellent times in their London Marathon Runs.
CHETAN MISTRY - 3hrs 26 mins
WILL COOPER-MITCHELL - 4hrs 32 mins
PAUL GREENEP - 4hrs 33 mins
JOHNNY DAVIES - 4hrs 40 mins
ANDREW ENJUANES - 4 hrs 44 mins
It was a fantastic day with the sun shining and everyone cheering the runners along – what an atmosphere! The weather was far kinder to the spectators than the runners, as it was a rather warm day to be covering such a distance.
A BIG WELL DONE to the MiH team and all their fellow runners!
You can continue to support our 2009 runners by clicking on their JustGiving links below:
Will Cooper-Mitchell - Photographer
“I very much respect the work of Music in Hospitals and wish to raise money to help them. I am running for the charity and for self-achievement.” Click HERE to go to Will's fundraising page.
John Davies - Insurance Broker
“My goal is to run one Marathon a year. I want to continue to support your excellent work and I have run twice for Music in Hospitals already.”
Andrew Enjuanes - Account Manager, Air Products
“I believe no matter your age, illness or disability, music can bring joy to everyone at some level and I hope I can help to do this by raising as much money as I can.”Click HERE to go to Andrew's fundraising page.
Paul Greenep - Management Consultant
“I am running for the charity as Music in Hospitals helped my granddad enjoy his time in a hospice in the last weeks of his life.” Click HERE to go to Paul's fundraising page.
Chetan Mistry - Mechanical Engineer
“I am impressed with the charity’s activities and values and wish to raise money for them. Hopefully I will inspire others to follow suit. Click HERE to go to Chetan's fundraising page.
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A Presidential visit in the North West!
March 2009
Music in Hospitals President, Sir Thomas Allen took time out to meet with North West Development Manager, Sid Richards, after a recent appearance at the Royal Northern College of Music. Sir Tom, one of the world’s most revered baritones, was hosting a public masterclass with students from the RNCM’s School of Vocal and Opera Studies. Sir Tom told Sid of his enthusiasm and support for the fantastic work carried out by Music in Hospitals and his strong belief in the healing power of live music.
