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I KNOW everyone is craving some normal. Now the kids are back to school (even mine starting this week), Broadway is selling some tickets for this coming fall, and even my students are coming in and reporting that they have been vaccinated. I want to take this opportunity to champion all the children’s classes and activities that found ways to continue on thus far. You guys are amazing! This includes (but is no limited to) our directory members Dance Central PA, New City School of Music, Coupe Dance Theatre Studio, Swim Like a Fish Instructional Aquatics and so so many more.
Virtual instruction and performances have continued on, with most offering a hybrid or full accommodated return. Although all had the best of intentions, my children were uninterested in virtual performances last year, and I am sure they are not the only ones. With more time to prepare this year, they have secured outdoor locations, and some MAJOR indoor performances that we have been looking forward to can continue.
This is what spurred this latest article. Although (E) has not been able to dance this year (virtual just doesn’t work for her and with her health concerns we couldn’t risk it), (A) has been doing his drum lessons virtually since March of last year. We are lucky enough to have a full kit at home to work with. Each time a virtual recital came up he politely declined, wanting to perform live. The event he was so looking forward to (playing at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame) was postponed, and he was really nervous that it would be cancelled. He even got to perform a NYSSMA piece for the first time this year, and had to participate virtually by recording him playing. He doesn’t love that, but was a trooper.
We just received an email from New City School of Music with information regarding an OUTDOOR in person-performance in June. (A) was all over that- is like playing at a festival, or a party! He is so stoked! Truly, there’s an option for everyone and that’s what I love.
Information: June 27th we’re doing a hybrid recital! We’re doing outdoors in person here in Zukor Park here in New City on Sunday June 27th. We’re very excited about that. Everyone will be safely socially distanced. We’re renting the stage from the town for students to perform on. And we’re also going to continue with the online option. So students who wish to perform virtually can still do that, and we’ll post that on our YouTube page.
Then we received word about a new Rock N Roll Hall of Fame date. (A) couldn’t be happier. We get to take a little family vacation and he creates the memory of a lifetime (you’d better believe I have a pinterest board ready)!
Information: We’ll be performing in the Foster Theatre, located on the 3rd floor of the Hall of Fame August 21.
As if that weren’t enough, Sam and the staff at the music school realize that getting your child to practice may be difficult so they have added zoom practice sessions to their list of offerings!!!
Information: Twice a week students can log in to a Zoom practice room to practice with other students, and we have a live proctor there to help students practice. Students can ask questions – how do I work on this, or that? We’re getting a lot of really great feedback on this and it’s keeping students motivated. And on top of that, every time you log in to the Zoom practice session, you can earn 3 points towards your practice challenge wristband. You can earn 1 point for practicing at home, you can mark it off on your practice chart and 3 for practicing in the practice session. So be sure to check that out – check your email for the dates and times and we’ll see you online for the Practice Sessions!
With amazing things like these coming up, its no wonder they have just reached the milestone of having 650 students enrolled at the school (congrats guys). They will just keep growing.
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