“More people in our existing classes and ensembles, more new classes and ensembles, more live events, more special programs, more everything - anything, through music, that can make some sort of positive impact in the world.”įiorentino referred to the faculty’s “vision” of GHMC and said she hoped to see the organization continue to grow with and better nearby communities. “Going forward, as we sort of start to open things up, we definitely plan on expanding and seeing our numbers grow,” he said. In fact, as they continue to grow, Robbins said he hoped to see GHMC expand and create a greater “positive impact” through music. “Music is a gift and, if there is a barrier to that gift, financial or otherwise, we do everything we can to remove that barrier,” he said.īut, for Robbins, that is far from the end of their goal. “The prices of our programs might be beyond the financial reach of some folks, but we don’t want that to ever be a deciding factor as to whether they can come here or not,” Robbins said. “We provide a lot of scholarship opportunities, which is something I’m proud of,” Robbins said. He also applauded GHMC’s scholarship opportunities and said faculty never want the financial burden to be a “deciding factor” as far as music education is concerned. “To whatever extent we can to help narrow that gap, to ensure every child has the opportunity receive an education in music, we feel as if that is our burden to carry, our responsibility.” “We do what we can to partner with public school districts that don’t have enough money in their budgets for a robust music program,” Robbins said. Outside of group classes and private lessons, the center has become involved in a number of afterschool programs, such as Lowell Public School’s “Afternoons in the Arts,” and has earmarked money within its own budget to help provide proper music education in Lowell and a number of other school districts. To that point, GHMC has become extensively involved in nearby communities. “That’s why community engagement is so important to us, it’s our responsibility to share the wonderful gift that is music and to give that gift generously.” “As nice as this new facility is, we can only do so much from here, Robbins said. While that idea of music and its “transformative power” are paramount, Robbins said the organization’s connection with and dedication to the community was “as important, if not more so” and referred to it as a “responsibility.” We want everyone to be here,” he said.īut GHMC’s mission goes deeper. “So we want to provide the highest quality music education and performance for everybody in the region. “Music is mysterious and wonderful in so many ways that are deeply human - it’s something that we innately need.” “We think that’s so real here, the healing powers of music,” Robbins said. Now, in a larger, modern space, GHMC can dedicate itself to its mission - sharing the “transformative power of music” - unlike ever before in a facility unlike any other. Construction began not long after the land was purchased from Thomas More College in 2015 and wrapped up earlier this year, save for the 1,000-seat concert hall, which is expected to be completed in January 2023.
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