MOC Bedside
By delivering live, in-room performances to patients, we add a dose of joy to life in a healthcare facility.
Delivering the Healing Power of Music
WXPN Musicians On Call brings comfort, connection, and joy to patients throughout the Delaware Valley. Since 2004, we have brought music to the bedsides of more than 163,000 patients as the region’s leading provider of live music in healthcare.
Volunteer Musicians and Guides visit patients room to room, delivering live bedside performances that add a dose of joy to life in a healthcare facility.
“One patient was dancing in the hallway and another said, ‘Thanks, I didn’t know how much I needed this.’”— Bob, WXPN Musicians On Call Volunteer Guide
Our Programs
MOC Virtual
MOC Volunteer Musicians perform remotely for patients through one-on-one intimate performances and hospital-wide concerts.
MOC Streaming
Patients access the healing power of music at their bedside using tablets equipped with customized playlists and noise-canceling headphones.
MOC Songwriting
Educating patients on the process of writing and recording an original song as an outlet to channel emotions from the hospital experience.
Every Bedside Deserves a Song
Help us bring music to more patients, families, and caregivers throughout the Delaware Valley.
WXPN Musicians On Call is funded locally, meaning donations made to WXPN directly support programs serving patients in 10 healthcare facilities throughout the Delaware Valley.
Facilities Served
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center—Community Living Center
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Wilmington Hospital
Lankenau Medical Center
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital—Center City
Supporters
Gordon Charter FoundationThe Estate of Barry GutmanSubaru of AmericaMerz Family FoundationOak Tree Family FundBrian and Kerri HanlonThe Scholler FoundationFarber Family FoundationLisa and Arthur Berkowitz FundMANNATeam Rave OnFrank Smiddy & Emily Bloemendaal-Smiddy Charitable Gift FundKaryn Scher Charitable Giving FundChristian R. and Mary F. Lindback FoundationElaine & Vincent Bell FoundationDolfinger-McMahon FoundationLarry Cohen and Carolyn Miller
Hear More
Listen to Volunteer Musicians, Guides, hospital staff, and families of patients about the impact of WXPN Musicians On Call.
Amos LeeVolunteer Musician (Bedside Performances)
Scot SaxVolunteer Musician (Project Playback)
Stacey JarrellVolunteer Guide
Kim WinnickPatient’s Family
Carol Lynn Daley & Fran HoganHospital Staff
Produced by WXPN News Director Bob Bumbera.
Make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and caregivers and bring the healing power of music to the bedsides of patients. Join us as a Volunteer for MOC Bedside.
Photos courtesy of Musicians On Call