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So many participate in band, and band instruments aren’t as safe right now. Also, the piano is a very satisfying instrument to play solo.” Rinaldi plays a little, but “but not very well,” he said. “I coach my daughters’ soccer.” His father owned Jacobs Music from the early 1980s until his death five years ago. The business is now operated by Rinaldi and his brother Chris Rinaldi. The store sells Steinway pianos as well as a large selection of used instruments from manufacturers around the world and Roland digital pianos. Rinaldi hopes the new location will be able to house a recital hall that can seat more than the 85 to 90 accommodated in the Lawrence store. “We will absolutely have a recital hall, because that’s vital to the community,” he said. “We host more than 100 live performances a year. That has kind of stopped, for now, but it will be a part of our future. We have to make plans to do that. Beyond being a retailer, we are a member of the musical community here.” —Anne Levin
Virtual Field Trips To Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks Museum is bringing history online. Due to COVID-19, the Old Barracks Museum is offering “Connecting to the Revolution” virtual field trips to allow students to experience an interactive history lesson with a costumed historical interpreter from the distance of their desks. S ch o ol ad m i n i s t r ator s are developing plans to keep students safe from the spread of COVID-19 while still providing a structured and engaging approach to education. Of the many experiences that students will miss this year, whether they spend the entire school year in the classroom, at home, or a mix of the two, is the annual field trip. Normally, nearly 10,000 New Jersey students visit the Old Barracks Museum every year. T he v ir t ual f ield tr ips weave together live conversations with historical interpreters, videos, and images of artifacts to immerse students in 18th century history. Multiple programs can be combined to expand the classroom all the way back to 1777, all without students leaving the safety of their desks. This program is especially popular with fourth and fifth grade students, as it ties directly into their curriculum and satisfies many Core Curriculum Standards. Pre- and post-program activities are available to enhance the experience. Programs are 45 minutes long, available for classrooms of up to 30 students, and will be administered via Google Classroom or Zoom. Alternate platforms may be available upon request. The first program is $150; additional programs are $125 each. There are eight program options to choose from, including “Meet the Past,” “New Jersey Divided,” “On His Majesty’s Service,” and “Fighting for my Freedom.” Visit barracks.org/virtualfieldtrips to learn more about these programs. To b o ok a pro g ra m, ema i l groups @barracks.org or call 1-888-BARRACK.
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