 On a warm windy day, Grace, Allie and Jacqueline had the first fundraiser event at Bethesda Lane of the year. Allie and Jacqueline took turns to play violin, while Grace was asking people and raising money for the children’s inn at NIH and our organization. It was not easy to raise money today. Although there were lots of people walking by, we got a lot of ‘No’s when we asked. However, we didn’t give up but kept trying, and we end up raising $268.53. We were very happy about the result and it was also a great opportunity to get-together with friends. We love fundraising events and we are looking forward to more of them coming in the near future! (Reported by Jacqueline Chung)
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Music and Love brought hope and love to patients, families, and staff in the Holy cross hospital today. Our young musicians were joined by two phenomenal violinists, Kanami and Yuto Shimomura. Kanami played one of the most wonderful and incomprehensible pieces, Chaccone, Partita No. 2 by Bach. Bach wrote this piece with deepest grief after his wife had died. Kanami played with such sadness and strength which gradually transformed into peace and acceptance. Yuto’s performance of Tchaikovsky was truly remarkable. It is one of the most beautiful pieces and Yuto played with so much emotion and great techniques. Music and Love continues to spread love and joy together with promising musicians, we’re truly proud to be part of this great community. (Reported by Alex Jiang)
It’s one day until St. Patrick's day and the seniors at Raphael House are quite excited, but there’s something missing on this fine Sunday… Music and Love. Just after all hope had vanished after they wished and hoped for us to come on this special weekend, the office received an email that Music and Love was indeed coming back again. What a miracle!!! Lexi produced a very pleasant melody on her oboe to start the concert off, washing off all the worries of our seniors, Caitlyn and Candice got everyone hyped up with their action-packed duet, and Skye gave the seniors a trip back in time by playing Turkish March and Fur Elise, two very classic pieces. The seniors were so happy today after the concert, and their happiness reminded us what a powerful tool music can be when it is used for the good. Also as a side note, we are excited to have our sweet cat Isabella make another appearance today. She must have enjoyed our company! (Reported by Aric Deng)
We’re super excited to tell you about our awesome concert for The World Social Work Day! We teamed up with Hualei Special Needs Children School, and even though we’re in different countries, we shared so much music, kindness, and friendship. We made videos of ourselves and sent them over, which was really cool! The best part was when two kids from Hualei sang along with us to our video of "Jasmine Flower." It felt like we were all playing together, even from far away! The kids at Hualei were amazing too! They sang, danced, and played traditional Chinese instruments, making the whole event feel like a big fun party! Here at Music and Love, we believe that music can bring people together, no matter where they are. This event showed us that even though we live far apart, our love for music and friendship can make the world feel a little smaller. We can’t wait to join in more fun performances like this in the future! (Reported by Allie Rui)
Nobody likes when we have to get used to daylight savings and even more people hate being sleepy all day. Music and Love arrived at Raphael House today, aiming to get the sleepiness out of our senior friends and make their energy come back to them. Aiden’s “Turkish March”, Candice and Caitlyn’s “Romanian Rhapsody”, Alex’s “Allegro”, and of course Jake’s song, “Moon River” definitely brightened up our senior friends’ days with fast notes, sharp notes, and a touch of personality. Sleepy days are the worst, but the good news is that I am now one-hundred percent positive that the seniors at Rafael house are feeling all awake right now. (Reported by Aric Deng)
To celebrate China Youth Volunteer Service Day, we collaborated with Hualei Special Needs Children School to host a special concert, sharing music, kindness, and friendship despite being in different countries. To express our love and support, we sent them videos of our performances. The most amazing part was that two kids from Hualei played along with our ensemble’s video of "Jasmine Flower." One played the violin, and the other played the ocarina. Although we weren’t in the same location, it felt like we were playing together, connected through music. This marked the first time young musicians from different countries performed together in this manner, making the event even more special! In addition to our musical collaboration, the children at Hualei showcased their talents as well! They sang, danced, and played traditional Chinese instruments, filling the event with beautiful sounds and joy. At Music and Love, we believe that music has the power to unite people, no matter where they are. This event demonstrated that even though we live far apart, our shared love for music and friendship can bridge distances and bring the world a little closer. We can’t wait to participate in more performances like this in the future! (Reported by Allie Rui)
Our concert took place on a bright but chilly afternoon, where the warmth of the staff and audience made for an inviting atmosphere. The performance opened with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, its hauntingly beautiful melody setting a reflective mood. Bach’s French Suite and Partita No. 5 Corrente followed, bringing lively elegance, while Chopin’s Impromptu Op. 29 added a playful spontaneity. Gnomenreigen dazzled with its rapid, mischievous energy, and Le Rappel des Oiseaux evoked the charming calls of birds. The concert concluded with Concerto Romantique, a sweeping and passionate piece that left the audience smiling and applauding well beyond the final note. (Reported by Angelina Lin)
On this very fine Sunday, Music and Love came yet again to play for our beloved senior friends at good old Byron House. The concert we put on today was Music and Love standard which is equal to excelling every time. Chloe has really been taking on many partnerships for this concert, partnering once with Lexi and once with Sakura for two amazing oboe/bassoon duets. We also had a great selection of piano pieces like usual, with Stephen’s being an absolute masterpiece with the fast tempo and a lot of emotion in it. Timmy also did a great job with playing all the staccatos in his piece, and Noah was able to make his Bach Fugue very cheerful and entertaining for the crowd. Jake celebrated his return from a long period of absence with an absolutely incredible song that he miraculously made very beautiful with just his voice and no accompaniment. That was definitely the highlight of everyone’s day! In the end, this was a great concert and I bet the seniors are already looking forward to their next concert. (Reported by Aric Deng)
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