“ The Symphony of Science” chronicles the musical backgrounds and talents of nine Nobel Laureates, and gives us an inkling of what we can learn from music. There is wisdom in connecting with music. What can we learn from this time and from the musical offerings of this time? Music of almost every genre is available and ready for downloading. Indeed, tele-health has added a new dimension of care to reach those who are home-bound or unable to travel. Growth is charting a new course” (see Zaki’s “ The War for Kindness”). Psychologist Jamil Zaki says: “Resilience is staying the course through a storm. But when they learn from their encounters, re-evaluate how they are living, and use their talents to serve others, they can triumph over adversity. Yes, there have been so many losses, but what about moments of gratitude and meaning? I remind them that they have shown resilience by staying with their studies during this challenging time. So I have been asking my students what they will remember about this global pandemic. At times of transition like these, we have the opportunity to reflect on our experiences and use this wisdom to help others and contribute to society at large. But it appears that we are at a turning point, with hope that access to vaccines and vigilance to iterations of the virus will allow us to rejoin our communities safely. The pandemic is far from over, with new variants and worrisome statistics across many countries. But now that I have this protection, I am able to gather with loved ones once again, and look forward to being back at Berklee for in-person classes in the fall. Too bad I wasn’t in western Massachusetts to witness the awe of a spontaneous concert by cellist, Yoyo Ma, a generous offering after his own vaccination. As soon as I was eligible, along with thousands of others, I became vaccinated at Gillette Stadium, the giant football stadium here in Massachusetts. I am extremely fortunate and privileged to be in a place where the prevalence and dangers of COVID-19 are fading and restrictions are lifting. It is summer and the world is just beginning to emerge from many seasons of fear and isolation.
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