Dear editor:

In response to July 5’s editorial, “We love ya, Canada Day, we just can’t hear ya,” I completely agree with the editor-in-chief.

Back in 2016, when we were deciding to buy our NOTL home, we enjoyed many concerts at Simcoe Park.

And when we finally started living here, this strange sound restriction rule came into play. A town permit is required to have amplified sound in the park.

I get it, more than 50 per cent of our town population are seniors. However, I lead music therapy groups in several long-term care homes in the area, and let me tell you, we aren’t quiet.

Growing up in eastern Europe, my family (all musicians) was always participating in city celebrations.

I sang in many open-air concerts for the national days and other spring-through-fall celebrations.

We lack it here. We have our own young talents that have no opportunities to perform for the town citizens and guests. Look at the Yellow Door Theatre Project.

The only time they performed this past year was during a cold and wet Christmas parade.

Give local musicians the stage. Put in a professional sound system. Let us celebrate and hear them.

Sincerely, a disappointed musician and music therapist.

Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi
NOTL