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Berklee City Music Network
On August 15, 2013 Sarah McLachlan School of Music became Berklee City Music’s first international member organization and 43rd Network site.
This blog post was authored by Staff blogger Justin Johnson, Interim Systems Coordinator from Berklee City Music Boston.
As the 2013 NBA season comes to a close, the Boston Celtics hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, April 10. The game had many playoff implications, which created a very enthusiastic crowd at the TD Garden. The game was also a marquee night for Berklee City Music. Minutes before tip-off, three City Music High School Academy students––Adeline Um, Melissa Israel, and Grace Mann––stepped on to the court to sing the national anthem. Their beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner was met with boisterous applause from the 19,000 fans in attendance.
Before and during the game City Music work-study students could be seen walking around the arena selling 50/50 raffle tickets. The 50/50 raffle is conducted each game by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation. The purpose of the raffle is to provide extra support for the Foundation so that they are able to provide resources to impact youth-based organizations in the community. Berklee City Music will be the beneficiary of a portion of the jackpot.
The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the “Heroes Among Us” award to Dr. Krystal Banfield, Dean of Berklee City Music. Dr. Banfield was the honoree for her continued commitment to furthering the mission of Berklee City Music through low or no cost, after-school music education and mentorship.
Dr. Krystal Banfield Accepts the Heros Among Us Award
To cap off the evening a check for $50,000 was presented to Berklee City Music, a contribution from the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation. Celtics Co-owner and President of the Shamrock Foundation Stephen Pagliuca presented the check to J. Curtis Warner, Jr., Associate Vice President for Education Outreach and Executive Director of Berklee City Music, and Dr. Krystal Banfield. Berklee City Music sincerely thanks the Boston Celtics for their continued support.
From left to right: J. Curtis Warner, Jr., Associate Vice President for Education Outreach and Executive Director of Berklee City Music; Dr. Krystal Banfield, Dean of Berklee City Music; Stephen Pagliuca, Celtics Co-owner and President of the Shamrock Foundation
This blog post was authored by Joanne Dill, Project Manager in the Berklee City Music office.
A long line forms to meet Ms. Patrice Rushen, after her ACI seminar with Berklee’s first-year students. She is generous with her time, giving each student personal advice. When she sits with us to talk about Berklee City Music, she’s shocked that BCM is already celebrating its 20th year.
In Patrice’s words, “BCM is a program that supports the idea that you need to want to be excellent. “ She has exemplified this idea in a big way as a successful musical director, composer, and performer.
Patrice speaks in depth about BCM, its important role in music education, and how contemporary music is key to reaching youth. “We must understand what they like and how it relates to them. When you have their interest, they can make connections to other things.”
The Berklee City Music Network Conference in Memphis, “American Popular Music: The Untold Story “ will focus on precisely those issues, with expert speakers in the field of music education. Educators and administrators will explore themes on providing access to a quality and diverse music education for students in underserved communities across the country.
As our program grows, Berklee City Music aims to provide more opportunity for young students who will grow musically and beyond.
“If you are doing what you are meant to do, you have the opportunity to matter.”
-Patrice Rushen
Students and faculty are the backbone of the Berklee City Music Network, but in some ways it all starts with parents, the ones who “got us here.” Often their support, patience and above all their encouragement is what keeps BCMN going.
Ms. Jeannie Butler, whose daughter Brittany is both a Berklee City Music alumna and Berklee College student, spoke with us about recognizing her child’s potential early on, as well as the importance of encouraging Brittany’s passion. She also shared what Brittany has learned at Berklee, what she has learned from Brittany, and how parents can support their child’s musical explorations.
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