Over the years, the family has remained in touch with music therapist Loombe, with Grace shadowing her as a music therapist for a day and observing some of the children’s music therapy sessions.
These sessions take place at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, where the hospital’s therapy programme is based.
She and Loombe still play together as friends.
“From the first time I met Grace, it was obvious that she was incredibly resilient and musically gifted,” said Loombe.
“She loved all the instruments, particularly the accordion, guitar, piano keyboard and the rainbow bells.
“She wanted to play everything and could copy melodies in no time.
“I had no hesitation in recommending Grace for The Piano, and of course she performed beautifully. She is a fabulous musician.”
Viewers will be able to follow the contestants’ progress over the next seven weeks, with the final at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.
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