Music, memory and me

Music, Memory and Me is a collaboration between UCLH, RFH and the Guildhall School that aims to build a better and more compassionate attitude towards elderly hospital patients through the sharing of songs and music.Music, Memory and Me occurs every week at both UCLH and RFH.

Each session is different, with a mix of individual and bedside work, whole-bay music-making and longer sessions in communal day rooms. There is a strong focus on participation and ownership. Patients are invited to choose songs, sing and play hand percussion. Social isolation is broken down as patients talk to their neighbours, while family and staff are also invited to get involved.

Hannah was involved in the ensemble as a Singer and Guitarist during her postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School.

workshop design and lead MIKE ROBERTS

workshop assistant HANNAH FREDSGAARD-JONES

delivery at MAPLEDOWN SCHOOL

in partnership with UCLH, RFH AND GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA