Four talented Greenwich High School students brought the gift of classical music to seniors and community members at The Wallace Center on Thursday afternoon, performing an hour-long concert that showcased both their musical abilities and commitment to community service.
Zachary Griper, Davin Shin, Ian Shum, and Lia Shum performed on Aug 14 at The Wallace Center. Contributed photo
Zachary Griper, Davin Shin, Ian Shum, and Lia Shum performed on Aug 14 from 1:00 to 2:00pm at The Wallace Center, located at 299 Greenwich Avenue.
The program featured a diverse selection of classical pieces, with the young musicians demonstrating their proficiency across multiple instruments.
The intimate setting of The Wallace Center was an ideal venue for the afternoon performance, allowing audience members to fully appreciate the students’ technical skill and musical expression.
“We are deeply grateful to The Wallace Center for opening their doors to our young musicians and providing such a welcoming space for this concert,” said Ian Shum, co-founder of Music Heals Minds, Inc. “The support of The Wallace Center staff, especially Tania Parrent, has been instrumental in making this event possible. Their dedication to enriching the lives of seniors through cultural programming aligns perfectly with our mission of using music to heal and connect our community.”
“Events like these showcase the incredible talent we have among Greenwich’s young people while also fostering important inter-generational connections in our community,” noted Lia Shum, co-founder of Music Heals Minds.
The concert provided seniors at The Wallace Center with an engaging cultural experience, while giving the student performers valuable performance experience and an opportunity to give back to their community.
Music Heals Minds, Inc., which sponsored the event, continues its mission of promoting music education and using music as a tool for healing and community building. The organization’s support made it possible for these young musicians to share their talents with an appreciative audience of seniors and Wallace Center members.