The Blade | June 2020 | Adapting During the Pandemic
Youth Embrace Classical Music Amid Pandemic
By Wayne F. Anthony | The Blade - June 2020
In spite of all present obstacles with gathering, the love of classical music continues unabated in the hearts of the young of our area. The Forté Music School has continued to offer weekly lessons to its student population without a pause since the start of the pandemic.
According to the school’s director, Virgil Lupu, a speedy assessment was made of the situation and teacher adaptations were made almost immediately. Equipping teachers with the necessary technology and training to allow lessons continued without interruption.
In his words, “I am extremely proud of my faculty, staff, and students for their progress and commitment in this time of challenges. This year had some drastic changes for all of us, and we found new ways to experience music and lessons together.”
The product of that hard work is to be offered at their upcoming Summer Student Showcase, subtitled “The Medicine of Music,” a three-day marathon of student performances. Said Lupu: “Thanks to everyone’s hard work and diligence, we have put together an impressive showcase that truly displays all of the progress our students have continued to make.”
The marathon will consist of 15 half-hour recitals, all adhering to social distancing standards, while still offering students the opportunity to perform. The concerts are open to the public, although the public is asked to respect distancing requirements and face masks are suggested.
Two recitals will be held at 6 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7, while Aug. 8 will see a marathon of continuous performances, beginning on the hour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All performances are free of charge at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Lane, Toledo. More information is available at 419-471-2100 or ForteMusic419.com.
According to the school’s director, Virgil Lupu, a speedy assessment was made of the situation and teacher adaptations were made almost immediately. Equipping teachers with the necessary technology and training to allow lessons continued without interruption.
In his words, “I am extremely proud of my faculty, staff, and students for their progress and commitment in this time of challenges. This year had some drastic changes for all of us, and we found new ways to experience music and lessons together.”
The product of that hard work is to be offered at their upcoming Summer Student Showcase, subtitled “The Medicine of Music,” a three-day marathon of student performances. Said Lupu: “Thanks to everyone’s hard work and diligence, we have put together an impressive showcase that truly displays all of the progress our students have continued to make.”
The marathon will consist of 15 half-hour recitals, all adhering to social distancing standards, while still offering students the opportunity to perform. The concerts are open to the public, although the public is asked to respect distancing requirements and face masks are suggested.
Two recitals will be held at 6 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7, while Aug. 8 will see a marathon of continuous performances, beginning on the hour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All performances are free of charge at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Lane, Toledo. More information is available at 419-471-2100 or ForteMusic419.com.
