It’s no secret that music can help you feel better. That’s why WXPN Musicians On Call brings music to the people who need it most – hospital patients.
Since 2004, WXPN Musicians On Call has drawn on our strong connections with the local music community to bring performances to hospitals throughout the Delaware Valley. Each week, volunteer musicians — led by trained volunteer guides — perform at the bedside, offering moments of connection, comfort, and joy during some of life’s most challenging times.
When the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person visits impossible, we took our programs virtual to ensure patients and caregivers could still experience music’s healing power. Today, we offer a mix of in-person and virtual programming, reaching people wherever they are.
Our Programs and Offerings
- Bedside Performances – Volunteer Musicians and Guides go room-to-room in healthcare facilities, performing live, acoustic music for patients, families, and staff.
- Virtual Performances – Using video conferencing, we connect patients with live performances wherever they are, including multi-hospital concerts.
- Spanish-Language Virtual Program – A 30-minute interactive performance led by Spanish-speaking volunteers.
- Music Pharmacies – Tablets with streaming services and high-quality headphones, ready for patient use.
- MOCheals Playlists – Curated collections of uplifting, soothing music for patients and caregivers to enjoy anytime.
Why Your Support Matters
Much of what we do is volunteer-driven, but keeping WXPN Musicians On Call going requires more than time and talent. The funds we raise each year support:
- Recruiting, training, and onboarding new and returning volunteers
- Providing and maintaining the technology and resources for bedside and virtual performances
- Expanding programming to reach new facilities and patients
- Covering the infrastructure needed to coordinate weekly bedside and virtual visits across nine hospitals
Every gift helps ensure that music can reach someone in a hospital room — transforming their day with comfort, connection, and hope.
Photos courtesy of Musicians On Call
