As we move through difficult days with the hope that tomorrow will be brighter, we must find our own way and also help others navigate a safe and healthy path forward. Though my students are not able to present their original music compositions this year as a collective group, they have found a vehicle to deliver their powerful messages to the public, providing the perfect antidote to the anger, aggression and harmful attitudes we encounter in these moments.

“No more bullies. No more haters. No apathy. Please choose compassion, empathetic action. This is what we need.”