Concert at Brightview Great Falls VA

Today’s Music and Love performance coincided with Valentine’s Day, and as a result, our musicians handed out different colored roses to the seniors, who were vocally grateful for this act of kindness. The concert began with pieces like Prelude, some parts building suspense, some parts light and airy. A few other songs consisted of two voices, swapping roles and decorating the piece with a multitude of grace notes. Then came more low, legato, and graceful songs, rich and melodious. The audience appreciated this change by nodding their heads happily and clapping louder. The highlight of this concert were two pieces by the saxophone, causing great reactions from the seniors. The seniors gasped in recognition, closed their eyes, and sang along. The pieces that followed weaved in bold accents, while also keeping the delicate, emotionally touching feel. One might describe them as “romantic” because of the dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere. Next came a violin piece that sounded like the season of spring, brightly uplifting, but also adding in twists and turns to the melody. Afterwards, the piano piece was light and fluffy, slow and thoughtful. Then, came a stark contrast from the previous song, a unique jazzy beat. The audience made hand gestures along with the music. Concluding this concert was a fast, technical piece that was well-played and thoughtful. Overall, this performance reflected the spirit of community service, as the Valentine’s roses created genuine moments of connection and gratitude between the musicians and the seniors. (Reported by Angelina Lin)