OPUS

OPUS offers music-making opportunities to people of all ages across the east midlands and beyond.

OPUS specialises in music in healthcare settings, delivering practice, training and advocacy.

31/08/2026

🎶 Interested in learning more about music in healthcare?

Want to hear about new opportunities, training, events, resources and the latest work from OPUS Music?

Join our mailing list and stay connected.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, musician, care worker, organisation, commissioner or simply interested in how music can contribute to health and wellbeing we'd love to have you with us.

📩 Join the OPUS Music mailing list and be the first to hear what's happening.

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30/08/2026

🥁 Music gives young people choices.

Being in hospital or receiving care can mean that many decisions are made for you.

Music-making can create a space where young people have control.

🎶 What do you want to play?
🎤 What song do you want to hear?
🥁 Which instrument do you want to try?
🎵 Do you want to join in or just listen?

These might seem like small choices, but having opportunities to make decisions, express preferences and take the lead can make a real difference.

Music-making isn't about getting it "right".

It's about giving young people the freedom to explore, create, communicate and be themselves.

Because having a voice in your care matters. 💛

29/08/2026

🎵 Music can help people living with dementia stay connected.

As dementia progresses, communication through words can become more difficult. But music can offer another way to express ourselves, connect with others and share experiences.

A 2022 systematic review of research into music and social interaction in care homes found that music activities were associated with increased verbal and non-verbal communication and greater interaction between residents, carers and others. The review also highlighted how music can support reminiscence, self-expression and connection, including for people experiencing significant language difficulties.

This is why music matters in care.

It isn't simply something nice to have. With the right approach, music can become part of everyday life helping people communicate, participate, express themselves and connect with the people around them.

🎶 Music belongs in care.

28/08/2026

🎶 Music can create opportunities to communicate when words aren't always easy.

Music gives us another way to connect.

A shared song, a familiar melody, a rhythm or simply playing an instrument together can create moments of communication, through eye contact, movement, expression, singing, listening and responding.

For people living in health and social care settings, music can open up opportunities to connect with others in ways that don't rely solely on spoken words.

Sometimes communication starts with a song. 💛

At OPUS Music, we believe music should be part of everyday care creating opportunities for connection, expression and meaningful interaction.

16/07/2026

A patient sits quietly at the glockenspiel, exploring notes, creating melodies and enjoying a moment of calm amidst the busy hospital environment.

Music-making can offer comfort, creativity and a welcome distraction, helping patients feel more relaxed and engaged during their stay.

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15/07/2026

Did you know we run a Mind & Melody group in Bolsover?

Our friendly sessions use music to bring people together, encourage connection and create enjoyable shared experiences.

If you or someone you know would be interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to find out more. 🎵

14/07/2026

Music has no age limit.

This older patient joined in with a tambourine, sharing a moment of creativity, connection and enjoyment during their hospital stay. Whether young or old, everyone can benefit from the joy that music brings.

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13/07/2026

"As a member of staff when I hear the music start up on the ward, I can tangibly feel my stress levels reduce and my body physically relax. We are surrounded by stress sounds all day – buzzers, bleeping, crying, shouting – and we don’t notice the tension we carry in our bodies until OPUS turn up. Then you release that tension simply by listening to music and watching the families enjoying and engaging in it."

Music doesn't just support patients and families – it benefits staff too!

Thank you for sharing this powerful reflection. 💙🎵

12/07/2026

Sophie has been busy making music with tambourines and drums, creating delightful sounds and joyful moments on the ward.

Through music-making, young patients can enjoy valuable opportunities for distraction, self-expression and autonomy during their hospital stay.

Well done, Sophie! 🎶✨

11/07/2026

"My son Eli (1.5 y/o) was smiling from the minute they started playing and got involved with the drums provided during the second song. They also sang Happy Birthday to another child on the ward at Kingsmill which was lovely to see and hear."

Moments like these remind us how powerful music can be. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted that Eli and the other families could enjoy such a special moment together. 🎂🎵

Address

3 Dodgewell Close
Derby
DE555BH

Telephone

+447786157515

Website

http://www.opusmusic.org/

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