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A holiday reflection from A Fire That Sings — tracing the memory of three unforgettable Christmas pieces played in college band and wind symphony. This story takes you inside the music, inside the memory, and inside the sound of Christmas itself.

A personal reflection on the Southern New England Witch Dancer Troupe’s performance at Western Mass Pagan Pride Day. Discover how sacred dance, music, and ritual movement can awaken spiritual memory and reconnect us to the magic of embodied rhythm.

A heartfelt memory from a 1990s school dance, where two nostalgic songs—Knockin’ Boots and Jump Around—unlock the story of a small act of kindness that transformed a lonely night into a lifelong glimmer of belonging and self-worth.

Discover how two Whitney Houston anthems became Musicat’s lifelong companions—first as an introverted chorus kid, then as a teacher and creator building a legacy of belonging through music.

A music-memory reflection on how You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban turned a reluctant high school soprano into a lifelong harmonizer — and how one teacher’s unexpected lesson became the foundation for a career in music and education.

A nostalgic story of harmless rebellion at a high-school dance—how Billy Idol’s Mony Mony turned into a joyful, music-fueled moment of freedom. There are few memories as vivid as a middle or high school dance — the drama, the music, the excitement, the nerves, and yes, the tears. So many memories swirl together like a mixtape of adolescence.