Welcome to Resonance!
...the official blog of the Music Conservatory of Westchester! Founded in 1929, the Conservatory today serves over 3,700 students ranging in age from 6 months to 87 years, from 102 communities in a 5-county area and representing more than 30 nationalities. All students are accepted and encouraged to apply; our doors are open to everyone.-
MCW on Facebook & Twitter
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Archives
-
Tags
80th building camps Carol Shiffman concert Conservatory event Events faculty golf Harold Jones Hiroshi Yamazaki holiday instruction Irena Portenko jazz Kids on Central Live on Central MCW MTI music Music Conservatory music conservatory of westchester music school Music Therapy Music Therapy Institute Nick Mangini NY opera performance performathon piano recital school snow students summer summer programs Suzuki violin vocal academy weather Westchester Westchester County White Plains
Category Archives: Student News
Flute Please
Do you have an unused flute that needs a good home? We are seeking a donation of a good quality student flute in good playing condition for a talented student who is unable to afford an instrument. Please email us … Continue reading
Gold and Silver students
On May 2, five of my Conservatory students participated in the NYS Music Teachers Association auditions held at the school. Jerry Brone, Vincent Mateo and Reed Peterson received gold, Bryant and Grant Lo got silver certificates. All of them played … Continue reading
LoHud: Music Conservatory of Westchester marks 80th anniversary with concert
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Links, Performances, Press, Programs, Student News
Tagged 80th Anniversary, journal news, lohud, may 8, MCW, Music Conservatory
Leave a comment
Student to perform in NYC
Samantha Simpson, a student of piano faculty Irena Portenko, has been invited to perform at DiCapo Opera Theatre on June 5. Congratulations!
Posted in Faculty News, Student News
Tagged DiCapo Opera Theatre, Irena Portenko, opera, piano
Leave a comment
Instructions for Students and Parents – May 8th Concerts
Arrival Time and Sound Checks Students should arrive at 5:45 p.m.. Please use the main lobby entrance to the Performing Arts Center, go up the stairs and enter the Recital Hall through the main audience doors. Sound checks which will … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parents, Performances, Scheduling, Student News
Tagged ensembles, may 8, MCW, Parents, performing arts center, purchase college
Leave a comment
Westchester Generations: Profile on Harry Bright
Read the story on MCW student Harry Bright here.
MCW alum on Oprah today
Kristina Brooks, a recent graduate of MCW, was chosen out of 7,000 applicants to sing on The Oprah Winfrey Show today. She is one of the semi-finalists in Oprah’s “Karaoke Challenge.” Brooks entered Oct. 19 and received word back a … Continue reading
Posted in MCW News/Announcements, Student News
Tagged Conservatory, karaoke, Kristina Brooks, MCW, Oprah, Westchester, Winfrey
Leave a comment
Juliet Gopoian’s Students Get Gold
Photo/Pinsky Studio Juliet Gopoian’s Conservatory students Jerry Brone, Bryant Lo, and Reed Peterson received Gold certificates and played in the winners concert at the Conservatory, in the annual District Four Auditions of the New York State Teachers Association. In addition … Continue reading
Highlights from Suzuki Strings Institute Performance
The Suzuki Strings Institute performed its recital last Friday evening, and it was a smash. To view pictures from the event, click here.
Posted in Events, Performances, Recitals, Student News
Tagged MCW, Music Conservatory, recital, Suzuki Strings Institute, violin, Westchester
Leave a comment