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Cold Emergency Declared Friday Through Sunday

experience wind chills below zero on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4. BCYF locations will be activated as warming centers on Friday and Saturday.

A New Point of View

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“Boston is moving quickly to ensure that everyone is protected from the intense cold weather that will start Friday and last through the weekend. I want to thank the many city teams who have already begun preparations and will be responding to this weekend’s brutal cold weather,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I urge all Boston residents to take precautions, stay warm and safe, and check on your neighbors during this cold emergency.”

ayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5 due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. Boston is forecasted toWind chill values will begin dropping Friday night. On Friday, the wind chill is predicted to be as low as -21 degrees Fahrenheit, with the cold air staying through Sunday. On Saturday, the wind chill is predicted to be -27 degrees Fahreinheit, the lowest temperature

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By Ginger DeShaney

Men’s Clothing Store Brings a Different Vibe to the Neighborhood

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The recently opened shop at 135 Emerson St. carries high-

quality men’s clothing and accessories, but it’s so much more than that. “We want it to be an experience,” said Brendan, the founder and CEO.

he Point Clothing Lounge is a slam dunk for Brendan Carter, a son of South Boston and a former college basketball player and coach.“It’s very homey,” said the son of Jean and Paul Carter, who have lived on East Sixth Street (in City Point, thus the store’s name) for 46 years. “You feel like you’re in someone’s apartment; that’s the vibe we’re trying to give off.”

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Cold Emergency

this weekend. Due to the low temperatures and strong wind gusts, there is an increased risk for hypothermia and frostbite for certain populations, such as those experiencing homelessness, the elderly, and young children. Cold weather may also exacerbate health issues in high-risk populations.

The current City of Boston cold emergency threshold is 1 day or more of -10°F or below observed wind chill. Additionally, the current City of Boston cold advisory threshold is one day or more of 0°F or below observed wind chill.

Mayor Wu is advising all residents to take precautions, including reminding them to check in on older adults, people with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness. If you see people experiencing homelessness out in the cold, please call 911. If residents are aware of anyone staying in a vehicle or a place not intended

for living during these extreme cold temperatures, they are encouraged to call 911 as well.

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) will activate warming centers at community centers during their normal operating hours. A full list of locations and their hours can be found here.

Residents can visit the Boston Public Library Central or branch locations during their normal operating hours.

The Southampton Street Shelter for men over 18 years of

Sports: By the Numbers

by Rick Winterson

In recent months, Boston has endured what many news writers consider to be a “dismantling” of the Red Sox. These writers have then written countless articles about said dismantling. And more recently, we were treated to a partially obscene write-up (three asterisks *** were used) of what is going on with the Patriots.

But worse than that, as of last weekend, our potential championship teams – the Bruins and the Celtics – each posted three consecutive losses, the first stretch of three losses for either team this season. On Saturday, the Celtics managed to pull out an overtime win against the Lakers after blowing three games all last week. And that win resulted from an officiating error. The Bruins’ third loss, 4-1 against the

admittedly strong Hurricanes, happened on Sunday evening. It was really fortunate that Mayor Wu’s highly optimistic State of the City address took place more than a week ago.

But as always, a somewhat more detailed look at the numbers will bring a bit of relief to Boston’s fans (note that we haven’t included last night’s hockey and basketball wins in our calculations).

Please realize two things up front. First, three-game losing streaks are simply not that rare. In an athletic season that stretches over six or seven months and has 82 regularly scheduled games, these will happen now and then! And second, look at the season records. The Celts did get back into the winning column last Saturday and is the only NBA team playing .700 ball, while the Bruins have experienced just seven losses before the NHL’s All-Star break. “They’ll both be

age and Woods Mullen Shelter for women over 18 years of age are open 24/7. Amnesty is in effect and anyone with a nonviolent restriction may come in.

Pine Street Inn’s mobile outreach vehicles will also be out on the street with extended hours.

The Engagement Center on Atkinson Street will be open with expanded hours from 6am to 7pm. Outreach workers have been engaging with unhoused people in the area of Mass and Cass to inform them of the upcoming cold weather and

of resources they can access.

The Boston Police Department (BPD) is making announcements on every shift reminding officers and all personnel to be on the lookout for people on the streets. BPD will conduct wellness checks or assist with transportation to available shelters and coordinate with emergency medical personnel for unsheltered individuals. The BPD Street Outreach Unit will be available as a resource to assist the districts, outreach providers and 911 dispatch as needed. They will also be passing out gloves, hats, jackets, and hand warmers. Older adults can also call 311 or the Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663) to be connected with a City staffer to provide additional details. For alerts, including coldweather alerts, residents are encouraged to sign up for Alert Boston. For more information, please visit the Winter in Boston guide and follow @ CityofBoston on Twitter.

back strong” is a safe prediction.

So let’s move on:

The Celts have two key players temporarily out right now – Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III, who’ll return soon. They also have an effective bench. Malcolm Brogdon is good enough to start when necessary; Luke Kornet at 7’2” can fill in at center; others from the bench can quickly pop a few three-pointers. Even after their losses, the Celts are on track to win around 58 games – a first place NBA number. Now take a look at just one, single key Bruins number. As of yesterday, their “Goals

Against” (“GA”) was 109. Even including that triplet of three straight losses, they were allowing opponents to score only 2.2 GA per game. The Bruins have by far the best defense in the NHL – the Hurricanes and the Devils at 131 GA each are tied for a distant second place defensively. Now go one step further. Numbers as of yesterday morning indicate that the Bruins could win more than 60 games this regular season, possibly tying (or exceeding?) the NHL record of 62 wins. If that happens, it will be due to the stellar Bruins’ defense more than anything else.

Numerically speaking, things are looking up in Boston.

The SBCA Prepare for Evacuation Day

it goes without saying that he’s a Bruin’s fan, especially during what might be their recordsetting year. He has been the Vice President and is still one of four Directors of Mass Hockey, which is an affiliate of USA Hockey. Currently, Tommy coaches girls’ hockey for Boston Latin School – our interview closed just as the young ladies were showing up at South Boston’s Murphy Rink, where Tommy does his coaching.

by Rick Winterson

Tommy McGrath is the President of the SBCA (the South Boston Citizens’ Association), which is reputed to be the oldest, continuously operating, civic group anywhere in the U.S. South Boston Online interviewed Tommy this week. The major topic we spoke about was the upcoming 2023 Evacuation Day observances that Tommy and his hard-working SBCA people are currently arranging. Our “interview” was really more of an informal conversation. We believe you’ll be very impressed with what the SBCA has scheduled, beginning just over a month from now. The SBCA’s celebrations of Evacuation Day have completely returned after the pandemic officially began on March 11, 2020 – almost three full years ago. Welcome back!

Tommy McGrath is a native South Bostonian – born and brought up here. He and Cathleen O’Donnell McGrath are husband and wife; they live on M Street and have two grown children – Bryan and Stefani.

In addition to his responsibilities with the SBCA, Tommy is also an ardent fan of hockey in many ways. He played hockey, of course, and

This is a very busy time in South Boston. Here’s a summary of what Tommy and the SBCA plan for South Boston’s 2023 Evacuation Day observances. Right up front, please be aware that the Evacuation Day Banquet will take place Friday evening, March 17, at the Convention Center. This year, that’s on Saint Patrick’s Day itself – it’ll be a great party, too good to miss.

The Evacuation Day “Season” opens on Saturday morning of March 4 with the SBCA’s Kickoff Breakfast at Seapoint. The high point of the Kickoff is always the Henry Knox Unsung Hero Award ceremony. Fout or five recognition awards are presented each year to recognize deserving Southie people, who perform their good works behind the scenes and out of sight.

To begin the week on an enjoyable note, on Sunday, March 5, there’ll be a Bowl-A-Rama that is for 21+ adults only. This will be followed by a basketball free throw contest in the Tynan Community Center gymnasium on Monday the 6th, and a swimming meet at the Boys & Girls Club pool on Tuesday the 7th. Saturday, March 11, is the Senior Salute Lunch serving corned-beef-andcabbage (what else?) in St. Peter Church’s Hall. On Sunday, March 12, the Murphy Rink hosts the Ice-O-Rama – speed skating and puck shooting, in costume if you like. The following Wednesday, March 15, Barbara Caputo Kelly is coordinating sporting events at the Condon Community Center.

Friday, March 17, is the date of both St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day. An Evacuation Day Mass will be said in the St. Augustine Chapel, followed by a Historical Ceremony at the monument on the Heights. Weather permitting, the Poster and Essay Contest winners will be announced. And as we mentioned above, the Evacuation Day Banquet will take place that evening in the Convention Center.

Tommy asked us to emphasize the Boxing Show on Saturday, March 18. It returns this year and once again will be held in Peter Welch’s Gym at 371 Dot Ave. The Gym doors open at 4 p.m.; the first bout begins at 4:30. And admission is free to all. Recognize that this Boxing Show isn’t prize-fighting. Instead, well-trained boxers will demonstrate their athletic skills in brief matches. Tryouts for taking part in these matches occur tomorrow (Friday, FEB 03) at 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, FEB 04, at 12:15 p.m. in Peter Welch’s Gym, 371 Dorchester Avenue. To try out, you should bring your mouth guard, sneakers, and shorts with you. The tryouts are free, both male and female boxers are welcome, and most important, all boxers will be carefully trained by expert Gym staff.

With Tommy’s approval, we decided to list the SBCA’s volunteers and Board of Directors below, who deserve much credit for their efforts this year.

In alphabetical order, they are:

Pauline Bare

Maria Blasi

Rich Devoe

Andrea Flaherty

Arthur Fritch

Joyce Higgins

Cheryl Joyce

Cathleen McGrath

The National Park Service

Bernie O’Donnell

Colleen O’Dwyer

Sharon O’Dwyer

Noreen Rosher

Tim Smythe

Tommy Walsh

Peter Welch

Fr. Joe White

In addition, Tommy mentioned a few key sponsors and supporters of the SBCA’s Evacuation Day celebrations, including NBC Universal/Comcast, the Mass Bay Credit Union, the City of Boston Credit Union, Jimmy Callanan of JCALPRO, and Projection by Hani. And (as already announced) Boston City Council President Ed Flynn was chosen to be the 2023 Evacuation Day General Chairman. Remember that Evacuation Day is very much historically important. It was Gen. George Washington’s first victory in our War for Independence and Henry Knox’s cannons that were rescued from Fort Ticonderoga played a key role from the Heights. So, we’ll close with SBCA President Tommy McGrath’s favorite saying –“There would be no Fourth of July without Evacuation Day!”

Tommy McGrath, SBCA President and Girls Hockey Coach at Boston Latin.

Dorchester Heights in South Boston, where the original Evacuation Day began

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The Point

While neighborhood shops cater mostly to women, Brendan created a one-stop shop for men, offering clothes, accessories, skincare products, even wireless charging pads. “We want it to be that whatever the everyday guy feels like he needs, he can come and get it here,” he said.

The Point offers an atmosphere where guys can sit down and take a load off. Brendan offers complimentary drinks. There’s a TV and an arcade game, which is not only cool decor but is also playable.

Then there’s the amazing product selection. The Point carries more than 20 brands, including Cuater, Oliver Cabell, Travis Mathew, Rhone, The Normal Brand, BYLT, Good Life Clothing, and Faherty. Brendan will be constantly adding new brands and will be surveying clients to see what they’d like to see in the store.

Many of the brands were direct to consumer and not in stores. “Online shopping and e-commerce have been a big thing over the last five to 10 years,” he said, “but I’m starting to feel like people are trending back toward wanting to get out and being able to see things physically.”

Brendan has always placed an emphasis on self-care, especially when it came to clothing. But everything he liked, he had to drive

long distances for. So after seeing a pop-up men’s clothing shop in New Jersey two years ago, “I just kind of got inspired to want to do this around here,” Brendan said.

The Point’s vibe is the polar opposite of the department store experiences he’s had. “I’d kind of feel overwhelmed. There’s a lot to consume and a lot to take in … and you feel like you’re in a claustrophobic setting.”

The Point is purposely designed to be open and airy so people can walk around, feel like they can see everything, grab a seat, and have a really cool place they can call their own, Brendan said, noting so many of his customers tell him this type of store was sorely needed in the neighborhood.

It’s also a place where women can find the perfect gift for the men in their lives.

Brendan joins his wife, Taylor, as a small business

owner in South Boston. Taylor is an owner of Salon 120 West, soon to be renamed “West,” located on West Broadway.

Brendan played basketball at BC High and then Framingham State University. He graduated in 2011 with a degree in communications, taking a job in the corporate world. But he soon realized that wasn’t the path for him. He jumped into coaching basketball, at Framingham State, then Salem State.

In 2012, he started a club basketball program, Rise Above Basketball, and has been running that business for the last 10 years.

As a basketball player and coach, Brendan has always gone full tilt, giving 100 percent effort all the time, and that has translated into how he is as a business owner.

“Doing stuff on my own for the last 10 years has made

me realize, whatever it is that you’re putting into that day is what you’re going to get out of it,” Brendan said. “It’s not like a normal job where … you’re going to get paid automatically. If you want to wake up and lift your head off the pillow and say, ‘You know what, I’m going to give 50 percent effort,’ you’re probably going to get 50 percent results.”

Growing up in Southie, Brendan has been a supporter of local small businesses his whole life. So Brendan, who now lives in Quincy with his wife, is doing collaborations with other small businesses in the area, including neighbor Columbus Cleaners (for hemming), Bohdii Boutique, and Publico (he’ll have a pop-up there on Feb. 8). He’ll be doing some Sip and Shops and looking for other collabs. “The more collaborating and the more businesses helping each other out, I’m all for it.”

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Website: https:// thepoint02127.com/ Instagram: https:// www.instagram.com/ thepoint02127/ Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/thepoint02127

Brendan Carter, Founder and CEO of The Point

Boxing Show is Back

Tryouts will be held this Friday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m.  and Saturday, February 4th, at 12:15p.m. at the Peter Welch Gym, 371 Dorchester Ave. in South Boston

Tommy McGrath, President of the South Boston Citizens Association along with Peter Welch, owner of Peter Welch’s Gym will again be sponsoring this year’s March 18th Boxing Show.

Join us on Saturday, March 18th at the Peter Welch’s Gym, 371 Dorchester Ave, South Boston. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., and First Bout will be at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free of charge to all. The South Boston Citizens’ Association March 18th Boxing Show has been part of the events put together by the Citizens’ Association for over 75 years.

“Once again Peter Welch has stepped up to help continue this great tradition after a brief pause. Peter’s passion for the sport of boxing is what will make this show a success as he has done in the past” Said McGrath.

All young men or ladies will be trained by expert staff . All tryouts and training are free to every young man or lady participating in this year’s show. All boxers will be matched, by age, weight, and experience and must report to the Peter Welch’s Gym with a mouth-guard, shorts and sneaker.

by Rick Winterson

“ Magenta, ExtraSpectral Color” is the title of a local exhibit of paintings by three professional artists – Artra, who also curates the exhibit, Angelica Trujillo, and Katrine Burkitt. The show’s opening reception took place last Saturday afternoon in South Boston’s Seaport District. It was located in the Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) “Assemblage” at the Envoy Hotel, Seaport Boulevard, on the border between Seaport and Fort Point. The exhibit will show until Sunday afternoon, February 19; gallery hours are from 12 noon until 4 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

Magenta is a color, of course –a brilliant blend of a small portion

MAGENTA

of purple or violet with either red or intense pink. Magenta is said to be the color that symbolizes

“universal harmony and emotional balance” Angelica put on a glowing pair of magenta footwear

for the reception, Katrine wore a magenta dress, and Artra colored her hair to a magenta shade. All of the artworks at “Magenta, ExtraSpectral Color” feature magenta as their most prominent color. Except perhaps for the petals of a few tropical flowers, magenta really doesn’t exist naturally. It is a synthetic blend with unique, original “ideas” of color and shade; it is a human creation and spectral phenomenon. Viewing the exhibition for its one-of-a-kind use of magenta is recommended. If you would like to learn more about this exhibit, plan to attend the Artist’s Talk at the Assemblage on Sunday, February 5, beginning at 3 p.m.

The Sun Dog Returns to South Boston

Sun Dogs are fairly rare atmospheric displays in South Boston. This one occurred late last Saturday afternoon, positioned over Fort Point Channel near the silhouetted buildings on the Channel’s east wall (left-of-center in the photo).

Sun Dogs are somewhat like rainbows, except they don’t occur during rainstorms. Actually, they are formed by sunlight refracting off ice crystals in the earth’s upper atmosphere. As a result, Sun Dogs appear to be kind of “fuzzy”. The name “Sun Dog” comes from the fact that they always follow the sun at the same distance and angle. Sun Dogs happen more often to the north, like in Canada, where atmospheric ice crystals are much more frequent.

Angelica Trujillo (wearing magenta footwear) at “Venus Sleeping”, her brilliantly toned collage.

- Artra (with magenta hair, she’s Magenta’s Curator) exhibits “Reef”, her multi-multi-media work.

A quirky “Introverted Chicken Goes Alone to a Party”, by Katrine Burkitt (in her magenta dress).

Hearts, Hugs & Hope: A Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Group Offered by Compass on the Bay

February 16, 6:00 p.m.

Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. This group will be held in conjunction with our sister community, Standish Village. Call 617-268-5450 or email Program Director Dean Tricarico at dtricarico@compassonthebay. com for more information and to register for the virtual meeting.

This is a virtual event sponsored by Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston.

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Children’s Winter Fest Returns to Boston Common

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Wednesday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free festival is open to all and offers music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. Featured attractions include large inflatable installations such as the All-Star Challenge, Everest Climb ‘N’ Slide, and a Fun House Maze. Kids and their caregivers can also enjoy rides in the park on the Trackless Train, a ski lift photo booth, slap shot hockey, snow throw, pop-up mural activity from the Mayor’s Mural Crew, a LEGO build activity with a Master Model Builder, and much more.

The event is hosted in partnership with title sponsor  Highland Street Foundation, presenting sponsor L.L. Bean, contributing sponsors Dunkin’, H.P. Hood, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, and media sponsor The Boston Globe. Additional support is provided by Xfinity, Mission Realty Advisors, LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, and the Baby Lab at UMASS Boston.

The Boston Common Parade Ground is located at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, visit Boston.gov/Parks. Join our email list at bit.ly/Get-ParksEmails, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Parks Department Hosts February School Vacation Activities

Online registration and more information on all these free family activities can be found at boston.gov/parks.

Open Gym

Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Bubble at Carter Field, 709 Columbus Avenue

Open Gym is available to students, families, and community members to play pick-up sports such as kickball, wiffleball, soccer, football, and participate in fitness stations, run laps, and more.

Ages 7 and up - Boston.gov/sports

Softball Hitting and Fielding Clinics

Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Bubble at Carter Field, 709 Columbus Avenue

The program features UMass Boston softball players and coaches and is open to teams and individual players of all skill levels. Pre-registration required

Ages 10 and up -Boston.gov/sports

Children’s Winter Festival

Wednesday, February 22

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Boston Common (corner of Beacon and Charles Streets)

This beloved annual festival offers winter activities, inflatable attractions, and fun giveaways.

All ages - Boston.gov/winterfest

Baseball Hitting and Fielding Clinics

Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m

The Bubble at Carter Field, 709 Columbus Avenue

The program features UMass Boston baseball players and coaches and is open to teams and individual players of all skill levels. Pre-registration required Ages 10 and up - Boston.gov/sports

Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, visit Boston.gov/Parks, join our email list at bit.ly/ Get-Parks-Emails, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Council

President Flynn Partners With U.S. Census Bureau to Promote Economic Census in the City of Boston

City Council President Ed Flynn is proud to partner with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote the 2022 Economic Census in the City of Boston. The Economic Census collects important data on the country’s businesses once every five years to provide a comprehensive look at the U.S. economy on a national, state, and local level. Data from the Economic Census provides the foundation for key measures of economic performance such as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Producer Price Index (PPI), which is used by all levels of government, including the City of Boston, to make informed budgetary and economic decisions.

Although the Economic Census is being conducted in 2023, the data collected will be based on 2022. The Economic Census will survey over 4 million businesses from 19 economic sectors that comprise 950 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

industries nationally. Mailing of the Economic Census will start Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with responses due by Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

“I look forward to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote the 2022 Economic Census. We have many leading industries, along with small and mid-sized businesses, right here in Boston which help drive both our city and region’s overall economy. This is an important survey to fill out so that we can have the data to accurately assess the economic health of our city and how we fare regionally and nationally,” said Council President Flynn. “It is important that we work closely with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote the Economic Census amongst our business communities to maximize response rates. I encourage our business communities, both large and small, to partake in the Economic Census.”

For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.

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Julie’s Family Learning Center

benefit the center’s nutrition education and meals programs. Grant funds will help finance equipment purchases like new, specialized cribs for the center’s Children’s Services Program; smart board and digital white boards to support remote learning in the Adult Basic Education Student Program; and Family Development classrooms.

The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has donated $9,500 to Julie’s Family Learning Center in South Boston. The grant funds will be used to purchase appliances and technology equipment crucial to the center’s operations, educational and developmental programs.

Major kitchen appliance upgrades for the teaching kitchen and food service programs will

Julie’s Family Learning Program is a welcoming, inclusive organization that provides free supportive programs, resources, and educational services to help develop strong, successful families. Their programs include family literacy and life skills education, child development services, counseling, career and college readiness, in addition to advocacy and emergency assistance for at-risk adults and families in the community.

Music consists of several elements such as melody, rhythm, pitch, and harmony. While these are commonly known, the best way to learn music is by experiencing it. As you can see from the photos the students at South Boston Catholic Academy and at the Early Childhood Center are enthusiastic about Music Class as their Music Teacher, Mr. Carlo Bunyi, shares his love and knowledge of music with them. In music class, the students learn

SBCA Highlights from Music Class

music through body movement, song study, basic theory, history, language, and instrument playing. To supplement music class, students who are in the SBCA Choir learn about vocal technique and expand their song repertoire. Regular singing engagements include the students’ Mass and the Christmas and Spring Concerts. It is wonderful to see many of our students who are enjoying being in the SBCA Children’s Choir. In Music Class they have been incorporating

movement into the music piece entitled “Syncopated Clock”. In this activity, the use of scarves parallel the beat and melodic contour of the piece. Students also immerse in music literacy by learning the rudiments which include note reading.

To apply music literacy, the students get to play on different instruments either individually or as a group. This gives them the opportunity to be a performer/ collaborator and build their confidence on stage. In celebration of MLK Day,

the students learned about Freedom Songs which were used during the Civil Rights movement. These songs reflect the social struggles at the time and the fight for equal rights.

“Music is life itself.” — Louis Armstrong. “Where words fail, music speaks” - Hans Christian Andersen

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart..”Pablo Casals

“Those who wish to sing always find a song.” — Unknown