A present of music: Boston Pops brings vacation cheer to sufferers at Spaulding Rehab

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Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, a Boston Pops ensemble and a Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital choir introduced the sounds of sugar plums and jingle bells to sufferers and workers Tuesday.

The live performance, now vacation custom, was established in 2010 to honor former Boston Pops member Pat Hollenback who obtained care on the hospital following a stroke.

As a part of the live performance, sufferers used “jingle sticks” to hitch the efficiency and incorporate the music into their rehab care and therapeutic.

The Spaulding Tabernacle Choir, as it’s recognized, carried out with the Pops and is comprised of workers on the hospital.

“This has become such a cherished tradition for the Boston Pops,” mentioned Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart. “We are very grateful for the doctors and staff who help make it possible to bring the wonderful gift of music to brighten this holiday season.”

Acting at space hospitals has grow to be a convention for the Boston Pops through the holidays, whilst a lot because the Vacation Pops live shows at Symphony Corridor. Earlier within the day Tuesday, the Pops ensemble introduced a vibrant collection of songs to the younger sufferers at Franciscan Youngsters’s Hospital in Brighton.

Jacyn Tremblay performs with the Boston Pops orchestra on the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. (Picture By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital patient Julia Doktorov, 8 of Holliston, sits with her mother Olga while listening to the Boston Pops perform. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital affected person Julia Doktorov, 8 of Holliston, sits along with her mom Olga whereas listening to the Boston Pops carry out. (Picture By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Richard Kelley plays the trumpet for the Boston Pops at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Richard Kelley performs the trumpet for the Boston Pops on the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. (Picture By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

 

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