Ress Family Hospital Performance Project

Ress Family Hospital Performance Project Creating Positive Musical Experiences in Miami Healthcare Facilities Since 2002

Funded by Lewis and Esta Ress of North Miami in 2002, the Ress Project’s main goal is to introduce live music performances as a positive influence in the hospital setting. While these performances do not constitute music therapy, they do offer multiple benefits, such as stress relief and anxiety reduction. For the past 20 years we have been bringing the gift of music to patients who love and appre

ciate music. Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity made possible by the Ress family in collaboration with Frost School of Music. If you are a Frost School of Music student, or a Miami healthcare facility that would like to host a Ress Project musician, click on the sign up button in our profile to connect with the Ress Project!

Last Friday was a very special Ress Project performance - our inaugural performance at UHealth Solé Mia ! Charlie Schmit...
04/22/2026

Last Friday was a very special Ress Project performance - our inaugural performance at UHealth Solé Mia ! Charlie Schmitt, trumpet, Forrest Fowler, guitar, and Ben Mini, bass, brought a program of jazz classics to the lobby of Solé Mia, and patients, staff, and families alike enjoyed tunes to start their morning on their way to and from medical appointments. The trio even got to meet with the Ress family, who generously funds all of our outreach performances. Thank you to Solé Mia for welcoming the Ress Project, and thank you to our musicians for sharing your gifts!

Ana-Sofia Canchola, a junior studying viola performance at Frost treated residents at The Palace in Coral Gables to a so...
04/15/2026

Ana-Sofia Canchola, a junior studying viola performance at Frost treated residents at The Palace in Coral Gables to a solo viola recital last week! Residents and staff enjoyed selections by Forsyth, Bach, Price, Glazunov, and more. Ana-Sofia also spoke with residents all about the viola, and shared that not only was the audience lovely, but even sang along when she played some familiar folk melodies. Thank you for sharing your music with the community!

Melissa Percilla, a senior studying music therapy returned to HCA Florida Hospital Kendall to perform for patients in th...
04/08/2026

Melissa Percilla, a senior studying music therapy returned to HCA Florida Hospital Kendall to perform for patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the lobby of the burn unit, and in various patient rooms. She performed patient favorites and classical works, and shared that she can't wait to return for another Ress Project performance. Thank you, Melissa!

03/31/2026

Last week's Ress Project performer was Mingyu Shao, DMA student in keyboard performance who played at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center! Mingyu played all six pieces of Brahms' masterwork for piano, Opus 118. Thank you for bringing beautiful music to the patients and families in the lobby of SCCC.

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