Music is the universal language. This week we recognized World Music Day, an annual celebration of all forms of music and their impact on people around the world. Musicians On Call’s Programa Virtual en Español has been connecting Spanish-speaking volunteers and patients virtually to share stories and music. MOC Board Member Michelle Klinger reunited with Latin music performers Elsten Torres and Eduardo Osorio, who were among the first volunteers to deliver live music to the bedsides of patients in Miami. Together they reminisced about the songs that connected them to the hearts of the patients they met, including their appearance promoting MOC’s mission on Univision’s longest-running television program Sȧbado Gigante. Hear them share their memories and receive a special surprise in this exclusive interview: No matter the language one thing […]

It was 2020 when 8-year-old Xavier was undergoing treatment for leukemia and Musicians On Call gave him a visit he would never forget. Through a MOC program, Xavier met one of his favorite artists, Lukas Graham, and sang his favorite song, “Scars.” When surprised with the opportunity to sing a duet with Lukas, Xavier was overcome with emotion. Touched by this interaction, Lukas told him: “We all got scars, Xavier, and you know what? Singing songs like this makes us stronger.” Now, two years later, Musicians On Call reconnected with Xavier as he rang the bell for beating cancer: As communities across the globe celebrate World Music Day today, we invite you to join our Backstage Pass Club campaign and help bring the healing power of music to patients like […]

In honor of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, Musicians On Call is adding a new program at the New Orleans VA Medical Center! This addition expands our reach to 13 VA facilities across the country that our volunteers regularly visit with our Bedside Performance Program. National Salute to Veteran Patients Week is an opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who have dedicated their time to protecting our nation and now need our help at VA facilities across the United States. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, over 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services are treated in VA medical facilities, outpatient clinics, domiciliary sites, and community living centers. Musicians On Call is proud to offer its Bedside Performance Programs to our nation’s hospitalized Veterans. To […]

One Musicians On Call board member has agreed to match all donations made until the end of the year, up to $50,000! Just a small donation can help us to continue to bring the healing power of music to patients in medical facilities all over the country. Here’s how you can join in on the match:   ♪ You can make your donation through our website HERE ♪ You can also make a gift on our Facebook page by clicking the donate button at the top! You can also set up a fundraiser to have your Facebook friends join in! Thank you for supporting Musicians On Call and for helping us to deliver the healing power of music! For those who would like to become a room sponsor, check out how […]