March 2, 2021
Hello Summer Music alumni, faculty and friends,
We hope this letter finds you well. It has been just about a year
since our world changed. At that time no one knew what would come and how long
we would all be in the “new normal”. In the spring of last year, Summer Music
Society was forced to make the tough decision to cancel Summer Music 2020,
looking forward to 2021. Sadly, 2021 will also be a year without Summer Music.
At our recent meeting, the Summer Music Society board made the difficult
decision to cancel Summer Music 2021. We are disappointed, like many of you
will be, that this decision had to be made. The safety of all Summer Music participants
and our community were at the center of our decision.
As 2021 continues, we will look to see what Summer Music Society
can do, within restrictions, to bring some music back to our community. We do
not know what this will be but we will find a way. Look for future news on
summermusic.com.
Over the many years of Summer Music, our camp has become a staple
of our community in the summer. We want to thank everyone who has helped keep
us going by volunteering, through financial gifts or as a musical performer or
camper! We look forward to the opportunity to have us all together again.
Unlike last year, we do have more light at the end of the tunnel.
With vaccines rolling out and everyone’s continued vigilance, we will be
looking to summer 2022 as a marvellously musical return bash for Summer Music
Camp. Let the roaring 20s begin!
See—and hear—you soon,
Don Burns,
President, Summer Music Society On Behalf of the Board of Directors
In the meantime, click on the image to the left to see and hear a Covid-compatible performance of Saugeen Shores Overture by members of Festival Winds - a great example of music creativity in our community. More info can be found under the Events tab above.
