Music & Wellness

Music is a powerful tool that can be used to complement healthcare throughout the illness trajectory and increase the quality of life for patients, families and caregivers. A growing body of research demonstrates that music can help alleviate patients’ physical pain and reduce their stress and anxiety levels.

The Houston Symphony currently collaborates with the following hospitals to enrich patients’ lives through music.

Musician Bedside Visits

Using music as a vehicle, our musicians are able to provide unforgettable experiences to the patients in multiple ways. From bed-site visits to online concerts, the music is always the main character, creating a deep connection between the audience and the artist.

Community-Embedded Musician and double bass David Connor with Texas Children’s Hospital’s Purple Songs Can Fly program

Houston Symphony cellist Brinton Averil Smith during a virtual bedside visit and Methodist Hospital

Community-Embedded Musician, Rainel Joubert at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital

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