William E. Rice Concerts for Hospitals and Hospice


“Our Veterans are given a moment during a stressful time in which they can relax and simply listen to a professional musician playing specifically for them and feel appreciated because of their service to our country.”

Texas Winds believes that music brings inspiration, peace and relief from serious cares. It is the purpose of this program to help and comfort hospitalized Veterans and others by sharing love and compassion through the nourishment of great music.

Texas Winds musicians provide a caring environment, improving the morale and well being of patients, family members, doctors, nurses and hospital staff.

Concerts are given in Dallas County hospitals and in Dallas and Fort Worth branches of the VA North Texas Health Care System.

“To give her music on her last day of consciousness was the best gift I can imagine.” ~ Jan Richardson

Individuals confined to their home, nursing home room, or hospital room have limited access to Texas Winds’ services.

Concerts for Hospice are designed to comfort these individuals by sharing love and compassion through the nourishment of music.