Published on October 05, 2010

Genesis Doctors In Recital Will Benefit Music Therapy Program For Hospice Patients

The musical talents of Quad Cities physicians and families will be featured on Nov. 8 in a recital to benefit music therapy programs for Genesis hospice patients.

The doctors and their families will be performing a wide variety of music, from classical to contemporary.

West Music Quad Cities, Steinway & Sons, the Genesis Health Services Foundation and Augustana College are partnering to present the event. The physicians will have the opportunity to perform on the Model D Steinway piano of renowned pianist Van Cliburn, courtesy of West Music and Steinway & Sons.

Music therapy programs are available to Genesis hospice patients in their homes, nursing homes and at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Music therapy has been shown to bring quality to life, diminish pain and promote relaxation during end of life care.

Genesis Doctors in Recital will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Centennial Hall of Augustana College, Rock Island. Tickets are on sale to the public for $25 and $20 for seniors. Children under 12 are free.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Genesis Health Services Foundation at (563) 421-6865, West Music Quad Cities at (309) 764-9300 or from the Augustana College box office at (309) 794-7306. ###