Keep Music in Mind

Currently in its pilot phase, WRM aims to celebrate the benefits of live music to older people living with dementia, as well as people of all ages living in isolated communities without access to live venues. Bringing a varied programme of events based on the needs of each group, care home or individual, the ultimate goal is to help with health, wellbeing, memory and cognitive functioning, by reaching the most vulnerable members of our community.

Initially, this project will focus on residential and care homes, especially those that don’t receive much funding for activities, in areas that traditionally have been excluded and isolated. We feel that everyone can benefit from taking part in singing workshops, interactive music technology, live performances and music/movement sessions, but not every area can afford to fund it. From our first few performances in care homes in early 2020, we saw first-hand the benefits residents were getting from being in a relaxed, welcoming environment with the opportunity to experience, listen to and participate in live music.

“We didn’t want the musicians to leave. This has been one of the loveliest afternoons of my life” – Molly, resident at Wiltshire Heights Care Home, Bradford-on-Avon

“Thank you so much for coming to entertain us…it was absolutely brilliant. Everyone enjoyed it. Please come again soon.” – Grant Newton, Head of Day Care services, Mill Street Club, Trowbridge

We are seeking funding as a health and wellbeing project - equally focused on rural isolation - that should appeal to Area Boards, arts organisations and local benefactors who care about the older generation in their communities. This funding will help us Keep Music In Mind throughout 2020 and 2021.

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