Canadian Musician - November/December 2020 | Page 47

TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

IMPROVISING ,

ENGAGING & GROWING

TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

BY KEVIN YOUNG
LAURA LEE MATTHIE & MUSIC STUDENTS AT ORILLIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressure on music educators and students , and the challenges they have to surmount to continue progressing towards their respective goals are substantial .
Fortunately , over the last several months , Canadian music education charity MusiCounts has taken up the torch with a series of new initiatives to help teachers and learners navigate these unprecedented circumstances for the best possible chance at success .
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