Months of hard work practicing the clarinet, saxophone and drums will finally pay off for Zachary Berro when he showcases his skills next month. Berro, a member of the Chamber Orchestra at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, will perform at the school’s 80th anniversary celebration in Purchase featuring the group’s other ensembles and a world-renowned pianist. Berro, 14, of Armonk, also a member of the conservatory’s jazz and rock ensembles, has attended classes at the school three times a week since the winter to rehearse the show.
“It’s really fun because we’ve kind of been working on this (to) show people how much we’ve improved,” he said. “It just all comes together in the end.”
The Music Conservatory of Westchester will host its 80th anniversary with two benefit concerts: an afternoon performance featuring the youth ensembles and an evening show with the teen and adult ensembles. Guest artist and former conservatory student Garrick Ohlsson will also perform during the milestone celebration in the evening. The world-renowned pianist and Grammy award winner began studying music at the conservatory at the age of 8 before attending the Juilliard School five years later.
“Mr. Ohlsson is an artist very much in demand and plays to sold-out houses,” said Jean Newton, dean of students and faculty. “We are just thrilled he is coming to help celebrate our 80th anniversary.
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