Since 2015, the Peabody Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine have partnered to deliver arts in healthcare programs for patients, families, and healthcare providers. Students and professional musicians offer a wide range of artistic experiences to promote wellness, provide respite, and enhance the healthcare environment through the arts. Peabody provides training, professional development opportunities, and peer mentorship to all participating artists.
The Music for a While team offers informal solo music performances in the public spaces of Johns Hopkins Hospital. This year-long program provides Peabody Conservatory student musicians the opportunity to bring their artistry to the healthcare environment while developing the context-specific skillset needed to contribute to well-being and healing.
Peabody’s Sound Rounds program brings professional musicians to patients’ bedsides to provide comfort and companionship through music. Bedside musical services are delivered through in-person visits on hospital units and impromptu performances in hallways and waiting areas.
Peabody provides concert services to partners at Johns Hopkins Hospital and other healthcare facilities. Peabody performers have been featured in lunchtime concert series and hospital events coordinated by Spiritual Care Services and the Office of Well-Being, among others.
The Arts in Health Internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital is a competitive, year-long paid program that trains Peabody Conservatory student leaders in the development and delivery of arts in health programming. Arts in Health interns work approximately 6-8 hours a week, with roles and tasks determined by personal and professional interests.
Would you like to get involved in our current programs or collaborate with us to develop new initiatives? We currently offer opportunities for students and professional artists as well as clinical and community healthcare providers.