JCFS Holcoaust Center virtually visits BMS
We were able to have a virtual Zoom presentation from Leon, a Holocaust survivor. He was 10 years old during WWII, and lived in and out of camps for 11 years. He provided the students with a background of his childhood, along with hand-drawn photos to help explain his journey. Joining on the call was an employee of the JFCS Holocaust Center in San Francisco, CA. She helped guide the presentation. The students were given the opportunity to ask Leon personal questions at the en
Kelvyn Koning visits BMS Choirs virtually
The BMS choirs were given the opportunity to do a two-part collaboration with professional musician, Kelvyn Koning. First, he recorded the piano accompaniment to music we have been working on in class for all three choirs to sing along with. These pieces will be performed sometime in January. Second, each choir got to meet him on a Google Meet video chat during class. Kelvyn told us about his journey creating a career in music. He has composed and performed in many different
