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We are thrilled you are interested in hosting this program in your local community. Briefly, Music Medics is all about sending at least a quartet-size ensemble to sing primarily at children’s hospitals in your local area on a monthly or semi-monthly basis. You may want to expand the program to include assisted living, memory care or hospice facilities.
This program is designed to be an ongoing, permanent project, that is easy to manage, is loads of fun and incredibly rewarding for everyone involved.The young patients and their parents really get a kick out of the visits. The last thing they expect is to see is a group of guys walk into their hospital room in scrubs breakout in a fun and uplifting song, while they are experiencing a very difficult and emotional time.We’ve found the staff at the nurse’s station enjoys the music fun when you reach into your regular chorus repertoire to sing them a song.
Finally, nothing builds camaraderie, teamwork, or encourages quartet singing among your community of artists better than sharing this incredibly fulfilling experience with other Music Medics participants.
The Benefits
There are major benefits to starting a Music Medics program in your chapter. Music can relieve stress, boost morale, and build stronger community ties, which is why this program is worth pursuing. A Music Medics program can create a moment of happiness during a challenging time, provide stress relief and mental wellness benefits, and most importantly, engage children in a way that distracts from pain and medical treatments.
Music Medics who also sing to hospital, assisted living, or hospice care facilities staff, can boost morale among healthcare workers, align with holistic care approaches, and build a positive partnership within the community.
What Are the Costs
The financial costs are minimal - obtaining scrubs is probably your largest expenditure, but they are really a modest investment. Appropriate music is readily available, at little or no cost. Although many Music Medics members are retired, time and commitment are important considerations as some Medics may still be working full-time. A bit of practice now and again can only improve the sound as well as the overall enjoyment to your Music Medics experience.
An Invitation
We invite you to indicate your interest in Music Medics program by completing our initial contact form https://forms.gle/GUZVLRp2E7YPxteV8 for follow-up from a team member. It may be the single most important thing you’ll do in barbershop! Alternatively, you may contact Wayne Jackson, BHS Music Medic Rep, or a member of the BHS Music Medics team at bhsmusicmedics@gmail.com for more info or help in starting your own Music Medics program. This BHS sponsored program is open to any one whether you’re a member or not.
Information Central
We want to provide as much support as possible,so make sure you download and check out the BHS Music Medics Guidebook. This will help answer some of your questions. And last but not least, don't forget to check out all the sheet music and songbooks on the BHS website!
Get on the Registry
We want to make sure that you are listed on the national registry for anyone interested in getting in contact with you. So join the team and get on our mailing list in order to receive our latest news and events postings.
Now is the time to get going and get your scrubs on to join the growing number of Music Medics in the Society!
Welcome to the Barbershop Harmony Society Music Medics Program !
We are thrilled you are interested in hosting this program in your local community. Briefly, Music Medics is all about sending at least a quartet-size ensemble to sing primarily at children’s hospitals in your local area on a monthly or semi-monthly basis. You may want to expand the program to include assisted living, memory care or hospice facilities.
This program is designed to be an ongoing, permanent project, that is easy to manage, is loads of fun and incredibly rewarding for everyone involved.The young patients and their parents really get a kick out of the visits. The last thing they expect is to see is a group of guys walk into their hospital room in scrubs breakout in a fun and uplifting song, while they are experiencing a very difficult and emotional time.We’ve found the staff at the nurse’s station enjoys the music fun when you reach into your regular chorus repertoire to sing them a song.
Finally, nothing builds camaraderie, teamwork, or encourages quartet singing among your community of artists better than sharing this incredibly fulfilling experience with other Music Medics participants.
The Benefits
There are major benefits to starting a Music Medics program in your chapter. Music can relieve stress, boost morale, and build stronger community ties, which is why this program is worth pursuing. A Music Medics program can create a moment of happiness during a challenging time, provide stress relief and mental wellness benefits, and most importantly, engage children in a way that distracts from pain and medical treatments.
Music Medics who also sing to hospital, assisted living, or hospice care facilities staff, can boost morale among healthcare workers, align with holistic care approaches, and build a positive partnership within the community.
What Are the Costs
The financial costs are minimal - obtaining scrubs is probably your largest expenditure, but they are really a modest investment. Appropriate music is readily available, at little or no cost. Although many Music Medics members are retired, time and commitment are important considerations as some Medics may still be working full-time. A bit of practice now and again can only improve the sound as well as the overall enjoyment to your Music Medics experience.
An Invitation
We invite you to indicate your interest in Music Medics program by completing our initial contact form https://forms.gle/GUZVLRp2E7YPxteV8 for follow-up from a team member. It may be the single most important thing you’ll do in barbershop! Alternatively, you may contact Wayne Jackson, BHS Music Medic Rep, or a member of the BHS Music Medics team at bhsmusicmedics@gmail.com for more info or help in starting your own Music Medics program. This BHS sponsored program is open to any one whether you’re a member or not.
Information Central
We want to provide as much support as possible,so make sure you download and check out the BHS Music Medics Guidebook. This will help answer some of your questions. And last but not least, don't forget to check out all the sheet music and songbooks on the BHS website!
Get on the Registry
We want to make sure that you are listed on the national registry for anyone interested in getting in contact with you. So join the team and get on our mailing list in order to receive our latest news and events postings.
Now is the time to get going and get your scrubs on to join the growing number of Music Medics in the Society!
