Notes from the Heart
On the sunny afternoon of May 11, Shine in Hearts and Virtuosi Music & Art Foundation came together to host a mini concert and a message board activity in celebration of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. Accompanied by the sounds of violin and piano, the concert welcomed over a hundred guests, including both adults and children, who gathered to share their love and passion for music. Without the need for fancy words, the students’ heartfelt messages reflected their pure and genuine feelings toward music.
Messages from our youngest musicians and listeners:
I love music.
Music is lovely.
What I enjoy most about playing piano is the wide range of emotions in music – it reminds us we’re allowed to feel happy and sad.
Mozart is my favorate composer! I like his use of harmony and the joy, humor that can be found in his music.
I love playing the violin because I can share my stories with people!
Music makes me make more friends! I really enjoy playing in orchestras and chamber groups!
I listen to music because it helps me focus (sometimes).
Music allows me to meet so many new friends and helps make me a better person.
Music is a Language across languages and cultures!
No feel each other through music!
I love music because it helps me relax.
Music allows me to express emotions, and encourages other people to share their stories as well!
I like music.
Music is fun. More people should play music.
Music is the best!
I feel music is art and I love it!
Hip Hop ! R&B !
Music is something that helps me relax.
I like music.
Music is fun.
Music makes me feel calmer.
Music makes me feel happy and calm.
Music meant everything in life.
Music makes me feel better.
I like how music sounds.
It sounds good!
My favorate instrument is piano because it has a wide range of sound and color!
I like music.
I like music.
Music helps me express emotions and engage with others!
(A fish)
(Keyboard)
(A turtle)
(A rainbow and a few colorful balloons)
(Do Re Mi Fa So Ra Si Do)
(A heart)
(A star)
(A face with smile)