Music Conservatory of Westchester Announces 80th Anniversary Live on Central Season for 2009/10

White Plains, NY (September 30, 2009) – The Music Conservatory of Westchester’s annual
faculty concert series Live on Central is always impressive, but this year they’re taking it up a
notch. The Conservatory has a special series planned in honor of its 80th anniversary milestone
starting off with “Time Travel through Music,” featuring June Hyun, violin, and Barbara
Podgurski, piano, on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Conservatory’s Helen Demetrios &
Michael Stadther Recital Hall.
The 80th anniversary Live on Central season is comprised of two separate series. Stars on
Central showcases the artistry of the Conservatory’s expert faculty in interactive, educationally
themed performances. Kids on Central concerts, which begin in January, offer children a fun,
informative, and hands-on introduction to the musical instrument families.
Of the former, Jean Newton, Dean of Students and Faculty at the Music Conservatory of
Westchester, said, “The Conservatory is fortunate to have a wonderful faculty who are active
performing artists. Live on Central showcases their talents, opens our doors to the whole
community, and gives our students the chance to hear their teachers perform in a concert
setting. The series is family-friendly and has the added benefit of an educational component, so
audiences learn about the music, the composers, and the rehearsal process.”
Tickets for all Live on Central events are $15; $10 for students and senior citizens; and free for
Conservatory students and faculty. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at (914)
761-3900 x155. All tickets are held at the door and may be retrieved one half-hour before a
concert. Reservations are recommended.
Upcoming concerts in 2009 include:
Stars on Central
Experience the artistry of the Conservatory’s faculty as they perform and share their knowledge
and talents.
Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Time Travel through Music
June Hyun, violin
Barbara Podgurski, piano
Duo and trio literature from different periods and nationalities, with a focus on repertoire not
often performed.
Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m.
Holiday Jazz
Aaron Flagg, trumpet
Hiroshi Yamazaki, piano
Steve LaSpina, bass
Nick Mangini, drums
Traditional holiday tunes performed in a variety of jazz styles.
In addition to the Live on Central season, the Music Conservatory of Westchester faculty can be
heard in four concerts at Grace Church as part of their Noontime Getaway series. The
“Downtown Music at Grace” concerts are free, open to the public, and held at Grace Church, 33
Church Street in White Plains, NY. The first performance, “Suite Jazz,” takes place on
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:10 p.m. Conservatory faculty members Harold Jones, flute; Irena
Portenko, piano; Al Renino, bass; and Nick Mangini, drums; will perform Claude Bolling’s Suite
for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio.
The Music Conservatory of Westchester is located at 216 Central Avenue in White Plains, NY.
Registration is always open and financial assistance is available for qualifying students. To view
their complete 2009/10 Live on Central season, please visit www.musicconservatory.org. Follow
the Conservatory on Facebook (Westchester MusicConservatory) and Twitter (@MusicCW) for
the latest news and updates.
About the Music Conservatory of Westchester
Founded in 1929, the Music Conservatory of Westchester (www.musicconservatory.org) is a
non-profit community music providing music instruction, musical theatre, and music therapy
programs for people of all ages and abilities. The Conservatory’s 36,000-square-foot facility in
White Plains offers a Recital Hall and 43 acoustically designed classrooms and teaching
studios. Their comprehensive programs, which serve 3,700 students annually, include
performing ensembles, musicianship classes, student performances, master classes,
workshops, and more. All students receive free admission to the Conservatory’s annual series
of faculty recitals and children’s concerts. This year, the Conservatory awarded $110,000 in
scholarship support and tuition assistance to more than 115 of its students. The Conservatory is
chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, a member of the National Guild of
Community Schools of the Arts, and is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of
Music.
Press Contact:
Kelly Lee
Co-Communications
(914) 666-0066
kelly@cocommunications.comWhite Plains, NY (September 30, 2009) – The Music Conservatory of Westchester’s annual
faculty concert series Live on Central is always impressive, but this year they’re taking it up a
notch. The Conservatory has a special series planned in honor of its 80th anniversary milestone
starting off with “Time Travel through Music,” featuring June Hyun, violin, and Barbara
Podgurski, piano, on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Conservatory’s Helen Demetrios &
Michael Stadther Recital Hall.
The 80th anniversary Live on Central season is comprised of two separate series. Stars on
Central showcases the artistry of the Conservatory’s expert faculty in interactive, educationally
themed performances. Kids on Central concerts, which begin in January, offer children a fun,
informative, and hands-on introduction to the musical instrument families.
Of the former, Jean Newton, Dean of Students and Faculty at the Music Conservatory of
Westchester, said, “The Conservatory is fortunate to have a wonderful faculty who are active
performing artists. Live on Central showcases their talents, opens our doors to the whole
community, and gives our students the chance to hear their teachers perform in a concert
setting. The series is family-friendly and has the added benefit of an educational component, so
audiences learn about the music, the composers, and the rehearsal process.”
Tickets for all Live on Central events are $15; $10 for students and senior citizens; and free for
Conservatory students and faculty. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at (914)
761-3900 x155. All tickets are held at the door and may be retrieved one half-hour before a
concert. Reservations are recommended.
Upcoming concerts in 2009 include:
Stars on Central
Experience the artistry of the Conservatory’s faculty as they perform and share their knowledge
and talents.
Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Time Travel through Music
June Hyun, violin
Barbara Podgurski, piano
Duo and trio literature from different periods and nationalities, with a focus on repertoire not
often performed.
Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m.
Holiday Jazz
Aaron Flagg, trumpet
Hiroshi Yamazaki, piano
Steve LaSpina, bass
Nick Mangini, drums
Traditional holiday tunes performed in a variety of jazz styles.
In addition to the Live on Central season, the Music Conservatory of Westchester faculty can be
heard in four concerts at Grace Church as part of their Noontime Getaway series. The
“Downtown Music at Grace” concerts are free, open to the public, and held at Grace Church, 33
Church Street in White Plains, NY. The first performance, “Suite Jazz,” takes place on
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:10 p.m. Conservatory faculty members Harold Jones, flute; Irena
Portenko, piano; Al Renino, bass; and Nick Mangini, drums; will perform Claude Bolling’s Suite
for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio.
The Music Conservatory of Westchester is located at 216 Central Avenue in White Plains, NY.
Registration is always open and financial assistance is available for qualifying students. To view
their complete 2009/10 Live on Central season, please visit www.musicconservatory.org. Follow
the Conservatory on Facebook (Westchester MusicConservatory) and Twitter (@MusicCW) for
the latest news and updates.
About the Music Conservatory of Westchester
Founded in 1929, the Music Conservatory of Westchester (www.musicconservatory.org) is a
non-profit community music providing music instruction, musical theatre, and music therapy
programs for people of all ages and abilities. The Conservatory’s 36,000-square-foot facility in
White Plains offers a Recital Hall and 43 acoustically designed classrooms and teaching
studios. Their comprehensive programs, which serve 3,700 students annually, include
performing ensembles, musicianship classes, student performances, master classes,
workshops, and more. All students receive free admission to the Conservatory’s annual series
of faculty recitals and children’s concerts. This year, the Conservatory awarded $110,000 in
scholarship support and tuition assistance to more than 115 of its students. The Conservatory is
chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, a member of the National Guild of
Community Schools of the Arts, and is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of
Music.
Press Contact:
Kelly Lee
Co-Communications
(914) 666-0066
kelly@cocommunications.com