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Artist Bio

Meredith Harvey, MT-BC, NICU-MT, NMT, is a board-certified music therapist and Program Coordinator for the Arts in Healing inpatient team at the Medical University of South Carolina. She primarily serves patients and families within the children’s hospital, with specialized training in NICU Music Therapy and Neurologic Music Therapy. Meredith works across a variety of pediatric medical settings, supporting developmental stimulation, emotional support, coping, and family bonding through evidence-based music interventions.

In addition to her hospital work, Meredith is active throughout the Charleston music community as a Kindermusik educator, private music instructor, saxophonist, and vocalist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus. She is also the director of Inspire Choir, a music program for adults with disabilities. As both a clinician and performing musician, Meredith is passionate about using music to foster connection, expression, creativity, and meaningful human experiences across the lifespan.

Artistic Statement

I believe music has the ability to create connection, comfort, and meaning across all stages of life. Through clinical work, teaching, and performance, I strive to create musical experiences that support emotional well-being, encourage self-expression, and foster a sense of community. Whether working with patients and families in the hospital, teaching students, or performing alongside other musicians, I am passionate about using music to help people feel seen, supported, and connected.