Monthly Archives: September 2010

Comedy at the Conservatory

Posted on September 29, 2010 by MCW

“Comedy on Central,” a stand-up evening of comedy featuring Dante Mercadante, Regina DeCicco and Hiawatha Rutland, will be held at the Music Conservatory on Friday at 7 p.m. $10 online and $15 at the door. This is an 18-and-over show. … Continue reading →

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MCW Travels the Globe and Back in Time with its World Percussion Workshop and Sing! Class

Posted on September 28, 2010 by MCW

This fall, the Music Conservatory of Westchester is placing an even greater emphasis on its offerings for adults of all ages to express their inner musician and discover hidden talents. Two new classes, World Percussion Workshop and Sing!, strive to … Continue reading →

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Portenko cd release a success

Posted on September 27, 2010 by MCW

Music Conservatory of Westchester faculty member and acclaimed pianist Irena Portenko with the Conservatory’s Executive Director, Carol Shiffman, and MCW Trustee Mary Lynn Marx Bianco following a live performance celebrating the release of Portenko’s latest album, “Twenty Four Etudes by … Continue reading →

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Performathon Announced!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by MCW

On Saturday, Dec. 11, Music Conservatory of Westchester students willl perform an all-day marathon of music for Performathon, an event held every two years to help raise funds for the its ensemble and student performance fund.  Students from young children … Continue reading →

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Faculty member to play Carnegie Hall

Posted on September 15, 2010 by MCW

MCW faculty Adriana Pera will perform with the VOX string quartet on Friday, Oct. 1 as part of Remarkable Theater Brigade’s  “Opera Shorts.” For more info visit, www.remarkabletheaterbrigade.com.

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Music Director Discusses New Musical Theatre Audition Class

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Sariva Goetz

My name is Sariva Goetz and most of you know me as the Director of Summer Theatre Programs here at the Conservatory. This fall, I will also be teaching a Musical Theatre Audition Class on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Nadav Snir-Zelniker Trio CD Release Party and Performance

Posted on September 8, 2010 by MCW

On Oct. 9, the Music Conservatory of Westchester is pleased to present the Nadav Snir-Zelniker Trio.  Snir-Zelniker, an accomplished drummer, will be joined by pianist Ted Rosenthal and bassist Todd Coolman. The trio recently released the jazz recording  “Thinking Out … Continue reading →

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MCW Receives New York State Council on the Arts Grants

Posted on September 2, 2010 by MCW

The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community school of the arts in White Plains, NY, has been awarded a total of $41,000 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).  The grants will support need-based … Continue reading →

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