Live Loud

Our Mission

Based in Orangeville, Ontario, our charity is dedicated to connecting people through the power of music, especially during life’s most vulnerable moments. We believe that music transcends words — offering peace, connection, and dignity where language often fails. Our mission is to provide compassionate musical support to individuals and families navigating end-of-life journeys, grief, and emotional hardship.

What We Do

Our organization bridges the gap between community, care, and creativity by offering music therapy programs tailored to those in need — with a special emphasis on palliative care, mental wellness, and compassionate companionship. We bring professional, skilled musicians into hospices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and private homes to perform and engage with individuals nearing the end of life with their personal choice of song.

Key Programs:

1. Musical Transitions – End-of-Life Music Support
We offer personalized bedside music sessions for individuals in their final days or hours. This service is designed to provide emotional comfort, reduce anxiety, and help facilitate a peaceful passing. Families are also invited to participate, transforming these moments into shared, meaningful experiences.

2. Healing Harmonies – Community Music Therapy
We facilitate accessible group and individual music therapy sessions for people dealing with grief, trauma, illness, or isolation. These programs are led by volunteers and musicians who understand the emotional landscape of healing through sound.

3. Notes of Hope – Outreach & Education
We run workshops, public events, and community talks that raise awareness about the therapeutic value of music. Our outreach efforts also train volunteers and caregivers on how to use music meaningfully in end-of-life and supportive care settings.

4. Songs for the Soul – Professional Musician Collaborations
Through our paid artist-in-residence program, we engage local and regional musicians to deliver curated live performances in care settings. This program supports both the emotional well-being of patients and the artistic livelihood of musicians. The live loud annual concert is a free outdoor concert for anyone to attend, this raises money for our causes and gives back to the community we care about so much.

Our Values

• Dignity Through Sound: We treat every individual with deep respect, offering care that honors their personal and cultural identity.
   

• Compassionate Connection: We believe music is a universal language of empathy that can bring people together in love and understanding.
   

• Accessibility and Inclusion: Our services are offered free of charge to those in need, with a focus on underserved and marginalized communities.
   

• Artistic Integrity: We uphold a commitment to excellence by collaborating with trained professionals and nurturing ethical, trauma-informed care environments.
   

Who We Serve

We support:

• Individuals in palliative or hospice care
   

• Seniors experiencing loneliness or cognitive decline
   

• Families navigating loss and grief
   

• Individuals living with mental health challenges or physical disabilities
   

• Caregivers in need of emotional respite
   

Why Music?

Research has shown that music can:

• Reduce pain and anxiety
   

• Enhance memory recall
   

• Strengthen emotional expression
   

• Improve quality of life
   

• Foster deep interpersonal connections
   

We simply believe everyone deserves the chance to be heard, held, and honored through song—especially in their final chapter.

Get Involved

As we build our roots in Orangeville and the surrounding Dufferin County region, we welcome support from volunteers, donors, healthcare partners, and musicians who share our vision. Whether you're offering time, resources, or your voice, you become part of a growing harmony that brings light to life’s most tender moments.