The NE corner of Hillcrest and McCallum was alive with the sound of music on Sunday May 23rd when more than 100 families braved the heat to celebrate the grand opening of Music Together's new North Dallas headquarters. Not just singing but violin experiments, drum banging, flute playing and guitar strumming were the happy result of inviting children ranging in age from 6 months to 96 years-old to engage with a "musical instrument petting zoo."
Some were timid at first as they approached the array of instruments available for poking, prodding, and playing but within moments even the least musical observer felt comfortable enough to pick one up and try it out. Invariably, people smiled as they test drove the instruments, delighting in the opportunity to experiment and see how different sounds are produced.
"The secret to good music is joy," said Music Together Dallas owner, Gila Vinokur. "Children don't care about perfect pitch, they just want to play and to sing. And it is indescribably beautiful to watch a child's face as their beloved adults focus all their attention on them and share a happy song. Experiences like that are money in the bank of a healthy parent-child relationship."
The grand opening festivities were capped by the ceremony of affixing a mezuzah to the door of the studio. Vinokur said "No move is possible without divine assistance, thank G-d we are able to enjoy this beautiful day and have the privilege to dedicate a new venue for families to come together." Attendees spontaneously broke out in a round of "Siman Tov u'Mazel Tov" as Vinokur kissed the mezuzah and welcomed everyone inside.
Music Together offers FREE demo classes. Please call the studio at (972) 267-4452 or visit the website http://www.musictogetherdallas.com/ to schedule a complimentary class.
