Written by Christina Mink
On April 6, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited Sunrise Senior Living in Dix Hills for a heartwarming performance, marking their sixth collaboration with the Fortune Star Band. The event commenced with Viva la Vida, followed by the band’s rendition of songs like “Stand by Me,” “Soul Meets Body,” and “Take on Me,” featuring a choir and accompanied by instruments such as violin, viola, cello, saxophone, drum, keyboard, flute, and guitar. Individual performances included solos on the flute and violin, vocal performances, with a particularly captivating solo on the guzheng (Chinese zither). The children’s performances received enthusiastic applause from the elderly audience. We plan to continue partnering with the band, extending our visits to more nursing homes and institutions in need, using the uplifting power of music to foster connections within our community and bring joy to people’s lives.
Gratitude to the following 22 young volunteers, totaling 44.5 volunteer hours collectively.
Christina Mink 2.5hrs, Alice Hung 2hrs, Harrison King 2hrs, Kaydence Pan 2hrs, Niran Zuo 2hrs, Thea Chen 2 hrs, Alexander Lin 2hrs, Pai Lin 2hrs, Keshang Ying 2hrs, Austin Lin 2hrs, Chloe Wu 2hrs, Brendan Jiang 2hrs, Catherine Liu 2hrs, Nathan Chen 2hrs, Maggie Zhang 2hrs, Olivia Lebron 2hrs, Brady Wong 2hrs, Emily Huang 2hrs, Queena Su 2hrs, Ryan Su 2 hrs, Eileen Liang 2hrs, Nikki Li 2hrs
