Newham welcomes mood-boosting musical partnership
Following the success of our Windrush Day collaboration earlier this year, Vital Arts, the in-house creative health team for Barts Health NHS Trust, is teaming up with award-winning music hub Newham Music to bring more music into the heart of Newham Hospital - and to connect our hospital community with the rich arts opportunities that Newham has to offer.
As part of the new partnership, professional musicians and local school children will run bespoke weekly rehearsals with the hospital staff choir, helping them prepare for performances throughout the year. You’ll catch their first performance at our Black History Month celebration in October.
The 30-strong choir, established over six years ago, features members from various roles, from radiographers to nurses, admin teams and clinicians.
Choir lead and reporting radiographer Funke Bella said:
“These sessions will be such a lift for staff morale and we are really grateful to Newham Music for their support. Singing together is a great stress-buster and a chance to connect with colleagues in a completely different way.”
Sarah Jones, Creative Producer/Manager at Newham Music, added:
‘At Newham Music we know the simple act of singing can lift spirits and bring comfort. By bringing our work into the hospital, we hope to create moments of calm, joy and connection that support the wellbeing of staff and patients alike.’
In addition to working with the staff choir, the partnership will bring musical sessions to patients across our hospital wards.
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