Tony continued the performance with two songs on his unique instrument, the Chinese violin. Daniel proceeded to steal the show by playing two amazing piano pieces, “Departures” and “Ballade” by Chopin. Next, Melody and Yanish performed together, playing a beautiful medley of Gaelic Folk Songs called “Ian Macleod’s”, “The Waves of Rush”, and “Carol-Anne’s Reel”. We had a great time performing for the residents at Susan Bailis Assisted Living!Ĭhris Cantrell began the concert with an original piece titled “Fantasy”. Last Sunday, February 5th, 2017, was Harvard-Radcliffe MIHNUET’s first trip of the semester, led by Team A/C. I had a great first outing with Crooners, and I’m excited to go back and get to know the residents more in coming visits!

We left with promises to come back in two weeks. Another admitted that, transported to the past by the music, she’d teared up a little bit. We finished up by all singing “My Way,” also by Sinatra.Īfterwards, visiting with the residents, one of them told me she had once sung “My Way” on stage, at an officer’s club, sometime in the 50’s. 2, River Flows in You by Yiruma, and Chopin Mazurka Op. In between songs, Ellen, Megan, and Alan each performed a piano piece Chopin Nocturne Op. Then, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we sang “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Strangers in the Night” by Frank Sinatra. Those who didn’t sing shook shakers or seemed to enjoy just listening to the music. We started off by singing “Yesterday” by the Beatles with the residents. When we arrived at Chestnut Park, many of the residents expressed surprise that we had made it despite the weather. The snow was falling in huge, sticky clumps the afternoon of my first outing with Crooners.

Here’s a reflection from Marie Carroll, one of our Crooners members! The residents particularly enjoyed the sweet melody of the Meditation.Īll in all, despite the weather, it was a very successful trip! We’re looking forward to continuing to go back to the Little Sisters of the Poor, perhaps next time with Ava Maria, a song requested by some of the residents! mihnuet musicandmedicineĬhestnut Park (Crooners) - Sunday, February 12th, 2017

Konrad played two pieces, the first being Meditation from Thais, a solo from an opera by Jules Massenet, and the second being the first movement of Bruch’s Concerto No. Many of these - particularly the Ashokan Farewell - the residents really seemed to appreciate fortunately, some knew of the television program on which the Ashokan Farewell was played! Finally, Huey capped it off with Allemande and Bach Partita No.2 in D Minor the Partita is a very classic violin piece. Huey, on violin, played a number of short, recognizable pieces including Beauty and the Beast, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Ashokan Farewell, and Song from a Secret Garden. The people in the community were very welcoming and very generously thanked us for coming given the weather. The weather was quite bad, so although several members couldn’t make it, two of us made the trek over. On Saturday, April 1st Huey’s resident team visited Little Sisters of the Poor.

Jeanne Jugan Residence | Saturday, April 1st, 2017

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