AMTL Hosts a Benefit Concert for Music in Hospitals

Benefit Concert - The New York Times  1945-06-03 Vol 94 Iss 31907

Benefit Concert – The New York Times 1945-06-03 Vol 94 Iss 31907

On June 4, 1945, the Associated Music Teachers League (AMTL) held a significant benefit concert at Town Hall, New York City, as part of their ongoing efforts to support the wartime initiative, Music in Hospitals. This project aimed to uplift the spirits of servicemen and women recovering in hospitals through the therapeutic power of music.

 

The concert was organized to raise funds for the purchase of musical instruments, which were to be used in hospital performances. This initiative aligned closely with AMTL’s broader mission of integrating music into societal well-being during challenging times, continuing the work they championed during the 1944 MTNA Convention. At that event, AMTL President Ruth Bradley led discussions on how music could contribute to healthcare, reinforcing the League’s commitment to music’s transformative potential in both war and peace.

 

The benefit concert, listed among other prominent musical events in the city, showcased AMTL’s dedication to community engagement and the practical applications of music beyond traditional performance settings. This event highlighted AMTL’s active role in promoting music as a force for healing, particularly during and in the immediate aftermath of WWII.

 

Sources: The New York Times 1945-06-03 Vol 94 Iss 31907, https://archive.org/details/sim_new-york-times_1945-06-03_94_31907/page/n37/mode/2up