Fulfilling musical last wishes.
Swan Songs® gifts private concerts to people nearing the end of life — and pays the musicians who play them.
Experience Swan Songs Musical Last Wishes in this photo essay by Liz Moskowitz produced with support from The Cain Foundation.
2026 Swan Songs Serenade · Sunday, November 1
Featuring Jon Muq — The Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center
Thank you to everyone who was part of our 16th annual gala!
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I have someone in mind.
A family member or friend is nearing end of life and music matters to them.
I care for patients.
You work in hospice, palliative care, chaplaincy, or as a death doula.
I want to help.
Perform, donate your time, or fund a concert.
HOW IT WORKS
Every Swan Songs concert begins with a request — their music, their moment.
1. The Request
Anyone can request a concert — a family member, a friend, a care professional, or even the recipient. Most people ask for a style of music, and we offer almost every possible option.
2. The Match
Swan Songs matches each request with professional musicians whose artistry best fits. When time is short, concerts can come together within hours.
3. The Concert
30–40 minutes, usually unplugged, held in the recipient’s home or care facility. Family, caregivers, and other guests are often present to share in the experience.
20+ years
of musical last wishes
3k+
concerts since 2005
500+
requests this year
800+
musicians compensated
