THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 5 at the Saugus Iron Works Music on May 8 Another Free Sunday Concert from the Saugus Public Library! T he Saugus Public Library will be sponsoring another free Sunday concert next month. This one is set for May 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. This concert will feature a trombone quartet from the New England Conservatory (NEC) — The Four Paper Clips is an NEC Honors Ensemble. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Community Room at the Library. The Four Paper Clips started performing as a chamber ensemble in September of 2021 at NEC. The group consists of Jaehan Kim, Lukas Helsel, Noah Nichilo (tenor trombonists) and Changwon Park (bass trombone). Coached by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) bass trombonist, James Markey, they have worked together to create a diverse repertoire. Members of the quartet are previous winners and fi nalists of competitions such as the International Trombone Festival, the American Trombone Workshop, Jeju and Swisstbone. Recently the ensemble was chosen to be in the NEC Honors Ensemble Program representing the school in a variety of upcoming community eff orts and chamber performances. Here is some background information about the performers: Jaehan Kim is an NEC student who studies under BSO Principal Trombone Toby Oft. Kim is a native of South Korea and graduated from Sunhwa Arts High School in Seoul, South Korea. Lukas Helsel is an NEC student under Norman Bolter and James Markey. Having grown up in Pittsburgh, Lukas has worked closely with Mike Dorato and Jim Nova. Throughout high school, he was a part of the Three Rivers Young People’s Orchestra, Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra and the River City Youth Brass Band. Currently, he is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Noah Nichilo is an NEC student who studies under BSO Principal Trombone Toby Oft. Coming from suburban Philadelphia, he has played section leader with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and partaken in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s All-State Orchestra and the National Association for Music Education’s Honors Orchestra. Changwon Park is a Master student at NEC, where he also fi nished a bachelor’s degree under BSO bass trombone James Markey. In his music career, Park has played with numerous professional orchestras in the world. Play List Quartet No. 1 — Steven Verhelst Contrapuntus IX — J.S. Bach Andante Cantabile — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky First Trombone Quartet — Saski Apon Transonance — Marshall Gilkes Editor’s Note: This concert is funded by a generous grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local arm of the Mass Cultural Council. The COVID-19 Update Town reports 69 newly confi rmed cases over the past seven days, no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T he number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases rose from 56 last week to 69 over the past seven days through yesterday (Thursday, April 28), according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s positive COVID cases reported to the town by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) increased the overall total to 8,855 confi rmed cases, according to Crabtree. In addition, the overall number of deaths since March of 2020 remained at 89. Seven weeks ago, total Saugus deaths related to COVID-19 were listed at 106. But that number was reduced to 88 because of a change in the guidelines used by health offi cials. ~LEGAL NOTICE~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN ANNOUNCEMENT The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the town of Saugus, This is a volunteer/ non paid position for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit letter of interest / resume, no later than May 13, 2022. Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall 298 Central Street, Suite 4 Saugus, MA 01906 April 29, 2022 “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. Meanwhile, there were 27 newly confi rmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the Saugus Public Schools this week (during the period of April 14-27). Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657
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