Performing Arts

We welcome all styles and genres of music but do require you to be able to modulate your volume and intensity as needed during a performance.

The atrium is one of the busiest places in the hospital where foot traffic is constant. Patients, staff and visitors will be passing through the space. Even though they do not come to the hospital expecting a performance, patients and visitors are grateful for running into the unexpected musical experience. Some guests will sit for the entire performance, but many guests will stand, be engaged while walking by, or choose to participate from afar due to their schedules. Most of the guests will be engaged for 1-5 minutes. Some guests may walk near or even through performance areas speaking on the phone or presenting behavior that would not occur in traditional venues. Occasionally guests may offer feedback or clap at times or feel it is more appropriate to remain quiet. The environment can be noisy – and distracting at times. Many audience members will not be visible to the performers, as a vast majority of listeners are on levels 2-8.

Due to hospital visitor regulations, performances are not open to the public.

Performances are split into two general categories: Special events, and Ambient performances.

• Special Events: Special events are hosted as part of a concert series or other special programming. These events have set dates based on events at the hospital. Special event performances are one-hour sets.
• Ambient/Environmental: Our goal for this program is to positively impact listeners and create a restful and pleasant atmosphere. For musicians wanting to play on a more regularly scheduled basis through our Volunteer Services Program. This requires a regular, scheduled commitment and fulfilling the process of becoming a volunteer at the hospital.
  
  Qualification:
  •    We ask that all musicians have an advanced skill level with their instrument
  •    Ability to perform with background noise, foot traffic and other distractions
  •    Comfortable in the hospital environment and interacting with patients of all kinds
  •    Awareness and sensitivity to audience experiences and needs