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September 2020 Newsletter

Post Date: September 1, 2020
Dear friends of harp music,
 
Harp and Healing is back! After the hiatus this spring, virtual event in May and summer break, we are ready to start again! We will hold a live event on the church lawn – to the north side of BCC. You will need to bring your own fold up chair, but there is plenty of space to physically distance and a wonderful shade under the trees! Come and listen to soothing harp music and prayers and meditations of our lead minister Mark Briley. Special treat – my husband will be joining me on cello on several songs. Our country and the world needs healing and we are trying to contribute in a way we know in our community. Please join us!
If you do not feel comfortable coming to this live event, we will record it and release it a week later on BCC YouTube channel.
 
You can view the last H&H in May online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFTMA3-Klpo
 
In my orchestra world there is not much Live music happening right now as we navigate these unprecedented times in the modern history and try to keep the musicians and our audiences safe. I am happy to say though that both Missouri Symphony and the Springfield Symphony are not silent!
The Missouri symphony curated a virtual summer festival put together from the favorite performances of last 10 years. The festival was released online in June and July. The concerts are still available to view anytime now on YouTube here:
 
The Springfield symphony also started releasing virtual concerts from the past seasons. You can follow this link to view the concerts:
 
If you have children or grandchildren, I would like to bring your attention to a wonderful series that the MOSY created! 
Mister MOSY’s Neighborhood – It’s a ten episode video series that addresses current situation in the world and children’s feelings through music.
I’m very proud to be a member of an organization that didn’t shut its doors during the pandemic and found creative ways to engage with our audience. Shout out to the amazing people that are behind the creation of these series and I am sure you will recognize many of these talented locals: Written and directed by Monica Senecal Palmer, staring Trent Rash as Mister Mosy, art by David Spears, music by Audra Sergel and Tom Andes.
 
 
I am also excited to get back to teaching this fall even though we will still be in virtual mode. I’ve been able play some wedding ceremonies again, mainly small outdoor weddings. Regardless of the size of the wedding, in my opinion beautiful harp music will always contribute to the overall unforgettable atmosphere!
 
For current pictures and videos, please follow me on social media
 
Maria

 

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