Artist of the Day | JAYE MARSH
ARTIST OF THE DAY
18.01.2022
JAYE MARSH
LOCATION
Toronto, ON, Canada
GENRE
Classical
CURRENT MEMBERS
Jaye Marsh
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
I was just about to play a concert with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra when it all came to a screeching halt.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
Up until now I have only been a live performer in orchestras and recitals but this down time actually gave me some space to put all my energy into this new album and also give a little bit of work to my colleagues who had all stopped as well.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
I have two kids in elementary school so downtime was NOT on the menu! I was homeschooling at the same time as bringing the Flute in the Wild project to life.
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
I have performed once with one of my orchestras and am really hoping to be able to do a holiday concert. I have two livestreams for the Federation of Musicians this season and I am planning to premiere all these new pieces in a live-to-tape performance in Jan/Feb 2022. I'm looking at setting up some live performances across Canada at the end of next summer and into the fall.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
I'm new to the Starlite Room world but thanks to Eric Alper, I look forward to getting to know everyone here better! I hope to add a visit out west to perform live in the next year or so!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
We've got this. No matter our differences on the surface, we all want to live well, be healthy, and experience life to the fullest so let's get together through the arts and celebrate what we share as Canadians.
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