Written by Christina Mink
On April 27, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited Atria Senior Living in Plainview for a heartwarming performance, marking their seventh 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,” “Sea of Stars,” 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 17 young volunteers, totaling 34.5 volunteer hours collectively.
Christina Mink 2.5hrs, Harrison King 2hrs, Kaydence Pan 2hrs, Isabella Yan 2hrs, Niran Zuo 2hrs, Thea Chen 2hrs, Chloe Fung 2hrs, Alexander Lin 2hrs, Keshang Ying 2hrs, Nathan Chen 2hrs, Austin Lin 2hrs, Catherine Liu 2hrs, Emily Huang 2hrs, Austin Lin 2hrs, Brendan Jiang 2hrs, Eileen Liang 2hrs, Maggie Zhang 2hrs,
