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If you happened to be walking through Sarah Spring\u2019s neighbourhood on the evening of Friday, December 11, you may have been treated to some surprisingly festive sounds of the season coming from her backyard, beneath garlands and strings of glowing, twinkly lights.<\/p>\n

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Normally, at this time of year, Spring\u2019s piano students perform in a holiday recital at Trinity United Church with their family members in attendance. Of course, with the number of students Spring has, this was impossible under the current pandemic restrictions. Instead of cancelling the concert, she considered if there was another safe way to celebrate without resorting to a virtual option.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had the vision of students playing piano outside under twinkly lights in a winter setting, and I fell in love with the idea!\u201d says Spring. \u201cI chose to do the outdoor recital because I think it is important to create joyous, real-life experiences for our youth in a safe and respectful way right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spring firmly believes in the importance of her students having the opportunity to play in front of an audience. \u201cPerformance is a good motivating factor in students learning their pieces, and I didn’t want them to miss out on that this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gathering limits in both the Orange\/Control and Red\/Restrict zones for outdoor social gatherings is 25 people. Spring was careful to keep her numbers below this, and to not only comply with all the public health guidance on physical distancing, but take her precautions even further, striving to ensure the safety of her students, families, and the community.<\/p>\n

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Sarah Spring\u2019s students played beneath festive lights on her deck (@sarahspring3 \/ Instagram)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe students were divided up into groups to keep numbers within COVID regulations,\u201d says Spring. \u201cFamilies were assigned to one bale of straw each, staggered around the property, to ensure social distancing in the audience. The performer sat with their family.\u201d The straw benches were situated almost twice the distance apart as mandated by regulations. Masks were worn for extra caution. After each performer played, all surfaces they touched were sanitized, and students sanitized their hands before and after performing.<\/p>\n

The students played on Spring\u2019s amplified electric piano on her deck, illuminated by the festive lights above. There were familiar holiday selections like \u201cJingle Bells\u201d, \u201cUp on the Housetop\u201d, and \u201cLinus and Lucy\u201d from A Charlie Brown Christmas<\/em>, as well as classical favourites such as Beethoven\u2019s \u201cF\u00fcr Elise\u201d. The weather cooperated with mild temperatures hovering above the freezing mark, but families and performers were prepared regardless.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy students practised their pieces, dressed warmly, and performed beautifully,\u201d says Spring. \u201cI think the families were happy to have something to safely participate in during this COVID holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Families\u2019 responses to the evening, the performances, and in particular the setting, were united in praise, begging the question: would this become a tradition, even after the pandemic?<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted the recital to be a memorable event that celebrates music while rising to the occasion the best way we can during this time,\u201d says Spring. \u201cI felt this would create more joy and excitement for my students and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clearly the students and their families shared the same sentiment as Spring: \u201cI thought the concert was magical.\u201d<\/p>\n

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