Monthly Archives: March 2010

MCW Building Closure – April 2-4

Posted on March 31, 2010 by MCW

The Music Conservatory will be closed Friday, April 2- Sunday, April 4. We will reopen on Monday, April 5.   If you have any questions, please email info [at] musiced.org or call (914) 761-3900. Thank you.

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Meet the Faculty: Irena Portenko

Posted on March 29, 2010 by MCW

MCW offers programs for all ages and abilities. How do you approach teaching students of different ages, whether a child, teen or an adult? The students come to the piano lessons with different backgrounds, goals, levels of preparation and knowledge … Continue reading →

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Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Summer Program Open House

Posted on March 26, 2010 by MCW

Saturday, April 10, 2010 Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Summer Program Open House: Learn about the exciting summer programs available at the Music Conservatory of Westchester in a free open house with Broadway veteran Sari Goetz, Director of Summer Theatre and … Continue reading →

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Sam Margolis Performs at MTI’s Music Sharing

Posted on March 23, 2010 by MCW

The Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Music Therapy Institute held its “Music Sharing” recital March 21, 2010. Here, MTI student Sam Margolis plays guitar. His twin sister Debbie also performed.

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Debbie Margolis Performs at Music Therapy Institute Event

Posted on March 23, 2010 by MCW

The Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Music Therapy Institute held its “Music Sharing” recital March 21, 2010. Here, MTI student Debbie Margolis performs “Happy 80th” an original song about the Conservatory’s 80th Anniversary.

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Instead of the Orchestra

Posted on March 22, 2010 by MCW

On Friday, March 19 the piano duo of Svetlana Gorokhovich and Irena Portenko performed to a near sell-out crowd as part of our Live on Central concert series. The next LOC is Friday, April 16 with Mary Elizabeth Poore and … Continue reading →

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Journal News: Music Therapy Institute in White Plains holds first big recital

Posted on March 22, 2010 by MCW

WHITE PLAINS — Debbie Margolis, a lively 11-year-old from Larchmont, was the first to go up.  Dancing to piano accompaniment, the curly-haired, bespectacled girl sang a piece she wrote about the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 80th anniversary.  She started off … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Suzuki Recital this Saturday

Posted on March 16, 2010 by MCW

Here is a reminder that our Suzuki Spring Recitals are coming up: Saturday, March 20 at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. For information,  see the Suzuki bulletin board in our building or contact info [at] musiced.org. Please note – if … Continue reading →

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MCW Presents Its 80th Anniversary Celebration Concerts

Posted on March 16, 2010 by MCW

Two Concerts: One Day! Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall in Purchase, NY, join us as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary!   Renowned Piano Soloist and MCW Alumni Garrack Ohlsson and the MCW Student Ensembles take … Continue reading →

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