Filming Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $14.5 Million Grant for Music Education
I had the privilege of capturing the recent event celebrating the partnership between the New England Conservatory (NEC) and the City of Boston to enhance music education for Boston's children. Held at the Ellis Early Learning Center in the South end, the event was attended by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other community leaders, as well as a group of excited young musicians.
One of the key moments of the event was the announcement of a grant totaling $14.5 million, with the goal of substantially increasing access to high-quality music education for Boston's children. Mayor Wu spoke about the transformative power of music and the performing arts, and emphasized the importance of investing in music education programs in the city.
As I filmed the event, I felt like an immense sense of joy, observing the excitement and energy of the young musicians as they explored different instruments and made music together. It was a truly inspiring experience, and I was grateful to have the opportunity to document such a special moment in the history of music education in Boston.
In terms of technical details, I filmed the event in 4k resolution, but chose to keep the footage horizontal in order to produce vertical reel-style videos for social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, as well as traditional video for YouTube. Despite the tight turnaround time, I was able to edit the footage and produce a final video for the NEC in just a few short hours.
The video was a success, with over 12k views on Instagram. It was a gratifying experience to see the positive response to the video and to know that it was able to showcase the important work being done by the NEC and the City of Boston to enhance music education for Boston's children.
Overall, the event was a testament to the power of music and the performing arts to bring people together and make a positive impact in the world. I am excited to see what the future holds for these young musicians and the music education programs in Boston, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to capture this special moment in time.
