Making a difference through music
Charity No. 1191740
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Mass Choir - summer 2024
2024 was a great year for the MyCool Music Foundation. Not only did we continue to support and fund various organisations and projects, giving over £6,000 in grants, but we also had our fundraising summer concert at Sinfonia Smith Square with over 150 singers performing to a sell out crowd. It was a chance to celebrate our achievements and bring our community together through music.
NHS virtual choir hits the charts
In response to the current coronavirus pandemic the MyCool Music Foundation, in partnership with Breathe Arts Health Research, created an International Virtual Choir Recording of Mariah Carey's hit "Anytime You Need A Friend" bringing together the Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS choir and singers from all other the world - from USA, Canada, Greece, Australia, Italy and of course Barbados.
Virtual rehearsals were held online and then the singers recorded their harmonies on mobile phones and sent them in along with videos of themselves singing.
The video has been viewed more than 65K times and had extensive coverage in the global media with Mariah Carey tweeting it "brought me to tears."
The purpose of this project was threefold:
1) to show support for our NHS and global frontline workers, some of which are singing on the song
2) in a time where many people are isolated and feeling fearful, I wanted to create something that would connect people and bring countries together and be a positive focus
3) to inspire and give hope to those who listen to the song and watch the video whether it be doctors and nurses, supermarket workers, families separated by the lockdown, people who have lost loved ones, battling with this awful disease....
The single is released on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify with all proceeds going to support the NHS staff, patients and wider community.
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Soundabout Inclusive Choir
The MyCool Music Foundation is very proud to have supported and help fund the creation of the Soundabout Inclusive Choir that has since been featured on Songs Of Praise and the BBC news.
The Soundabout Inclusive Choirs are musical communities without barriers for people of all ages and all abilities, with a focus on giving a voice to people with severe and profound learning disabilities.
Making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through music.
Helping people to express themselves, improve their health and wellbeing and enhance their lives
We believe the advancement of the arts through the promotion of singing and music will enable and provide relief to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
