It’s been a busy few months since my last update, which is nice to be able to report. The most notable thing is that my spouse and I are fortunate enough to be fully inoculated, and we’ve tentatively started spending time with other vaccinated folks, including friends, nearby family, and music ensembles!

It feels like so much after a year of enforced distance, but on the bright side, the technical skills we’ve honed in order to participate in virtual music projects have borne some unexpected ...