With the first day of the 2020/21 school year behind us, how did it go? Some folks are still concerned and changes will likely continue as schooling during CoVid-19 is tweaked.

NSTU: Concerns remain through first day of school

As we work toward the “new normal” with things re-opening there are some really notable changes. The music industry has been a scary thing to watch over the past few months. Here are people that make their living depended on people getting together to enjoy their performances and that all ended. Then there are places like churches. As they reopen in some cases, there is no singing due to required increased social distancing for anyone singing. St. Andrew’s Lutheran in West Northfield is an example, they will open the doors this Sunday, but without a choir.

Does this mean singing and public performances by live entertainers could become a thing of the past? Will The Masked Singer be the only way to catch indoor live entertainers? I certainly hope not! As drive-in concerts become more common as a way for artists to still get their music out there during the pandemic, is there another way?

The plan is for music classes to continue in schools, but students will be “singing softly”.

Teaching the world to sing — softly

In reality, with the audio technology available, soft singing could work as the new standard for live performance. I have to say, not hearing vocal powerhouses like Matt Anderson belt out a tune will be a change, but it does beat never seeing live performers when the weather turns too cold for outdoor shows.