Monday, 27 July 2020

OISE Stay At Home Club

     This morning, I gave a talk about Music, Music Education, Music study at home and Music Performance.  I subscribe to a University of Toronto Briefing - which is excellent, in my opinion.  It shows up in my email, almost daily.  This free subscription keeps me current with the workings of the University and offers a variety of updates from various sources.  In fact, I have attended remotely a variety of presentations over the last several weeks, webinars on various topics, including Covid 19.  One particular weekly presenter is a Professor who offered excellent audio clips related to the crisis, of various related themes.  
     About two weeks or so ago, I decided to send a message to the alumni association of U of T, informing the organization that I recently posted a couple of videos on my Youtube Channel, to suggest a link to the videos for music educators and those that may be interested.  A few days later, I received an email asking me if I would be interested in presenting a 20 minute session on the OISE Twitter account about Music Education.  I thought about this invitation and agreed.  So over this past weekend, I put together a few pages (9) to read from for this audio / visual presentation.  
     I began my presentation playing the accordion - and, ended it playing a different piece.  I think it went well.  I was a bit concerned earlier this morning, as I tried to connect to the site.  I then managed to contact the person sending me the helpful emails about the presentation by phone and with her guidance, I was able to achieve success with the steps to connect, using my phone.
     I look forward to seeing the full presentation when it is posted later this week, as it was recorded.  I am happy to do this presentation.  This opportunity was a great experience.  It keeps me connected, and challenges me to think and organize.  I am proud of myself as I continue to make connections out there, creating new opportunities, networking.  Who knows if something more will come my way as a result of doing this presentation.