Everyone here at Musicians On Call was really shocked by the death of Michael Jackson last week. He’s certainly a controversial figure, but his impact on the music industry and the face of pop culture can’t be ignored.
We’ve received a couple of donations to our 10th Anniversary campaign in MJ’s honor, as well as a tribute from a couple of our volunteers that we’d like to share here (as we did on our website):

No matter what anyone has heard, or thinks of Michael Jackson, he was undeniably an icon and pioneer in the music industry. Yesterday the world felt of the loss of this legend and we volunteers at Musicians On Call feel moved to write a few words on this matter. Michael Jackson led a difficult life, full of many struggles, and yet he managed to write some of the most famous and ubiquitous pop works of the past few decades. His legacy proves that music has the power to move and inspire anyone with the ability to hear it. He shows us that music is more than the sum of its parts, but rather a communication of deep human emotion. Volunteering at Musicians On Call has shown what this really means, and what the power of music driven by human altruism can accomplish. Every day people come together in so many different ways to deliver music to heal those in need. As we commemorate the loss of an artist who helped touch the lives of so many, we look forward to the goals and trials that lie before us, and renew our hope to touch the lives of thousands more.

-MOC volunteers, Kathryn McCarthy and Zev Hurwich

I think that Kathryn and Zev put it beautifully- no matter your opinion on the man himself, his contribution to the world of music is undeniable. The fact that he’s inspired such a strong and supportive fan base also just goes to show the power of his music, and music in general. I think that if nothing else, we should all take that lesson from MJ’s impact on the world. Working at Musicians On Call (or volunteering!), we witness that power of music every day. It truly has the ability to transform a person’s experience. Even just one song can change somebody’s life- as so many people have been saying that just one of Michael Jackson’s songs changed theirs. We’re so grateful here at Musicians On Call to be able to bring that healing power of music to patients every day… and with continued support, we’ll be able to deliver it to thousands more!

Until Soon,
Civia Caroline
Manager of New Media & Creative Marketing