Playing the harp in amongst the incubators seemed very surreal but was deeply appreciated
by Barney’s parents, who were in the unit for 90 days while their child slowly improved.
They were keen on Mozart, hence the “Mozart-
Barney is now a happy toddler! Barney’s name and photo used by kind permission. All other names changed.
This neonatal music project has been an amazing journey including playing for some
procedures. To get a flavour see our mid-
With grateful thanks to Youth Music, and Gloucestershire Music Makers and Make Music Gloucestershire for funding this project, and to the Neonatal Unit at Gloucester Hospital for all their support and for believing in the project from the outset.
Click to hear a BBC radio interview about this amazing work
…and see ITV’s report in the neonatal wards. Really lovely!