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Mother’s Day is a very important holiday for our seniors, since I bet many of them are moms and are really proud of the effort they put in to raise their children. So, there’s no better way to give them a nice Mother’s Day than to bring the familiar smiles of children right to them and as always, play some spectacular pieces. Music and Love really put on a great show today, with Jake’s beautiful song, “Moon River”, Chloe’s dramatic and fast paced “Bach Sonata”, and ending with two absolutely epic violin pieces by Kanami and Yuto. Our seniors were overjoyed to see us come back, and we can’t wait to keep entertaining them with our awesome music pieces. (Reported by Aric Deng)
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As I stepped into the warmly lit parlor of Manorhouse on Mother’s Day, a senior community nestled along Gayton Road in a cozy corner of town, I knew this performance was going to be something more profound than even a Juilliard audition. I knew that because this performance wasn’t just about boasting or flaunting pianistic ability. It was about giving back to the community and giving the loving and kind elderly a recital of a lifetime. I slipped into the piano bench and began to play. Almost immediately, the gentle audience quickly hushed and gazed in wonder. As I flowed throughout my pieces, I was struck by the audience’s joyful smiles as I continued my melody. And with a theatrical flourish, the program was complete. And almost immediately, my entire audience burst into rapturous applause. It was quite a joyous Mother’s Day celebration. (Reported by Stephen Chen)
Today, four members of Music and Love—Candice, Caitlyn, Grace, and Allie—participated in the Howard County Children’s Business Fair to raise funds for the Children’s Inn at NIH. Through their efforts, they raised $175 to support children with rare and serious illnesses. The team set up a charity sales booth featuring handmade items and shared the mission of Music and Love with the community. Allie added a special touch by performing on the violin, drawing attention and creating a warm, uplifting atmosphere. Music and Love is proud to support the Children’s Inn at NIH and grateful for the opportunity to engage with the community while spreading kindness through music and service. (Reported by Allie Rui)
The concert included a wide range of classical music, with each performer bringing something different to the stage. Some pieces were slow and emotional, while others had more energy and movement. The audience stayed quiet and respectful throughout, listening closely and clapping politely after each performance. There were a few moments where the audience seemed especially tuned in—like during the faster piano pieces or more dramatic sections. While there wasn’t any big reaction, the mood in the room felt calm and focused, with a general sense of appreciation for the effort each performer gave. One performer, Stephen Chen, carried a large portion of the program, playing several demanding pieces in a row for about half an hour. His consistency stood out, and the elderly of Brightview responded with steady applause after each one. Overall, the concert moved along smoothly, and the audience stayed engaged and content from beginning to end. (Reported by Angelina Lin)
On a cool rainy day, the seniors at Byron house and performers had a fun day enjoying music. Once entered the room, we saw all the seniors waiting for us. We also saw the piano ready to be played with. First, we had Yuto Shimomura on the violin playing Tchaikovsky, a heartfelt song. Then we had Candice and Caitlyn play Romanian Rhapsody, an exciting duet. The seniors also got to listen to three types of concertos played by Rishita Dey, Riddhima Dey, and Esther Tian. These pianists: Samuel, Faith, and Alice left the elders in awe. We heard lots of bravos! Lastly, they enjoyed listening to a Sonata played by Lexi Yang on the oboe. They were waiting for more pieces when we left! Sometime soon, we will come back and play at the Byron House. That was truly a fun day! (Reported by Rishita Dey)
Today was super exciting! Candice, Caitlyn, Grace, and Allie went to the FOXES Children’s Business Fair to represent Music and Love. We had our own little booth where we sold fun souvenirs like keychains, hair clips, toys, and handmade bracelets. It was our Charity Sale to help our partner, the Children’s Inn at NIH. We decided to give all the money we made to them to support the children there. Guess what? We earned $103! We were so happy! To make our booth more fun, Allie played the violin, and it brought lots of people over. Her music was beautiful, and everyone smiled when they heard it. We also met many new friends and had so much fun talking to them. The best part? We won 1st place for the Best Presentation Award! Yay! It was such a great day. We had fun, helped others, and shared the joy of music and love! (Reported by Allie Rui)
On a sunny day, the performers of Music & Love had the pleasure of performing at Asbury Methodist Village, a location we were visiting for the very first time. The moment we walked in, we saw the seniors sitting nicely for us in the bright resident lounge, with beautiful flowers on the piano and tables, and rays of sunlight shining through the windows, lightening and warming up the scene. The view of the greenery outside the windows was truly stunning. The seniors there enjoyed a wonderful variety of pieces, including three works by Chopin, performed by Allie Rui, Edwin Thai, and Benjamin Peng. They also had the opportunity to listen to three Sonatas, performed by Eric Zhang on cello, and Faith Tian and Angelina Lin on piano. Two exceptionally complex and beautifully musical pieces performed by Kanami and Yuto Shimomura truly stunned the audience, earning thundering applause and delighted exclamations of "Wow!" Music & Love made an outstanding first impression at Asbury Methodist Village, leaving the seniors eager to welcome the performers back again. (Reported by Benjamin Peng)
It is a nice sunny day today. Music and Love has a special concert in collaboration with Ms. Pangji Du’s piano studio at Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring). The event aimed to provide comfort and uplift the spirits of patients, visitors, and healthcare workers through the healing power of music. Ms. Du started the concert with a warm welcome to all the audiences and handed out printed programs. The performers are all young musicians from Ms. Du’s piano studio. They played a range of famous classical masterpieces composed by Chopin, Bach and Haydn, etc. The performance created a serene and soothing atmosphere throughout the hospital. Patients and visitors paused to listen and enjoyed the music. The concert ended in Angela’s Chopin Waltz in A minor and Bach March No. 9. It makes everyone feel like dancing under the sun. What a relaxing Sunday afternoon! (Reported by Gabriel Zhou)
Easter is a special day and the festivities won’t be complete for the seniors at Raphael House without the relaxing sounds of instruments being played. Oh, yes. Music and Love never failed to bring the best quality music to our lovely seniors. From Matthew’s entertaining clarinet piece, “Tramp!”, to Jackie’s piano sonata that feels like a spring breeze, and Timmy’s amazing singing, the seniors were always entertained and were very relaxed. Today was a great day for everyone and everyone had lots of fun and were all entertained. (Reported by Aric Deng)
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