Unusual “Concerts”
Opera singer Erin Shields sings “Being Alive” while her husband David Shenton plays the violin. It is a popular1from the Broadway（百老汇）Show Company. But Shields has 2 extra（额外的）levels of meaning to do it.
Both Shields and Shenton are 3. Because of COVID-19, they aren't able to perform（表演）around the world now.4, they have been broadcasting（通过广播播出）their performances from home.5 their online “concerts”, they have been raising money for people 6.
It all began when Shields saw many people 7 up outside a local church. These people were asking for 8. After COVID-19 broke out, many people lost their jobs. However, they9 had to feed their families. Shields felt the need to help. “I though, 'I'm not a doctor. I don't really have much to 10,'” she said. “But then I thought, 'well, you know, we 11 perform.”
In just six months, Shields and Shenton have raised thousands of dollars by performing online.12 the money they have raised is being used to feed 13 people in their neighborhood.
Shields says volunteering has now become more important than ever. It's just 14 her mom always said: Volunteer to help other people if you are feeling 15. It will make you feel better. We can always find ways to help others.
