The lobby at UMC El Paso became a space of reflection, warmth, and inspiration as the UTEP Choir shared a special live performance with patients, visitors, and hospital staff. The sound of choral music echoed throughout the space, offering a pause from the routine of the day and a moment of calm for all who passed through.

The performance served as a meaningful example of how the healing arts enhance the healthcare environment. Music has the unique ability to ease stress, lift spirits, and foster emotional well-being, an important complement to the clinical care provided at UMC El Paso. For many in attendance, the choir’s voices offered reassurance and a sense of peace during what can often be a challenging time.

UMC El Paso and the UMC Foundation of El Paso are deeply grateful to the UTEP Choir for generously sharing their talent and time. Their visit reflects the power of community partnerships and the lasting impact that creative expression can have within a hospital setting.

About the Healing Arts Program at the UMC Foundation of El Paso

The Healing Arts Program, supported by the UMC Foundation of El Paso, is dedicated to enriching the patient experience through creative and expressive arts. The program integrates music, visual art, movement, and other artistic experiences into the healthcare environment to support emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

By bringing the arts into clinical spaces, the Healing Arts Program helps create moments of comfort, connection, and healing for patients, families, and caregivers. These experiences play an important role in reducing stress, fostering resilience, and reminding individuals that healing extends beyond physical treatment.

About UTEP Choirs

The UTEP Choirs are part of the University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Music and provide students with opportunities to engage in high-quality choral performance. Open to students of various academic backgrounds, the choirs perform a diverse repertoire that spans classical, contemporary, and culturally rich works.

Through performances on campus and throughout the El Paso community, UTEP Choirs contribute to the region’s cultural vitality while using music as a means to connect, inspire, and serve. Their visit to UMC El Paso exemplifies their commitment to sharing the transformative power of music beyond the concert hall.