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MCW Announces Jean Newton as New Executive Director, Berro as Board President
The Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW), a non-profit community school for music and the arts, has appointed Edgemont resident Dr. Jean Newton as executive director. Mr. Rodd D. Berro, a member of the Conservatory’s board of trustees since 2008, was … Continue reading
Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Tenth Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $95,000
Jerry Feldman thanks the Conservatory for the event while wife Terry looks on. Bedford Hills Residents Terry and Jerry Feldman Honored Music Conservatory of Westchester’s (MCW) Tenth Annual Golf Classic and Awards Dinner was held on Monday, June 27, 2011 … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Golf, MCW News/Announcements
Tagged Conservatory, Ernst C. Stiefel Foundation, golf, golf classic, MCW, Music Conservatory, Westchester
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Conservatory Raises $37,000 for Programming and Scholarship Support
Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) faculty musicians Harold Jones (flute) Alfred Renino (bass), Irena Portenko (piano) and Nick Mangini (percussion – not pictured) receive a standing ovation the crowd at MCW’s jazz brunch, which raised $37,000 for the Conservatory. Photo: … Continue reading
Posted in Events, MCW News/Announcements, Performances
Tagged bolling, brunch, Conservatory, jazz, MCW, mcw jazz brunch, Music Conservatory, raises, rye, shenorock, Westchester, White Plains
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Photo: KJ Denhert Live At MCW
Award-winning singer/songwriter KJ Denhert of Ossining performs a selection of festive urban folk and jazz music during a concert at the Music Conservatory of Westchester celebrating her 2011 Independent Music award and her birthday. Upcoming Conservatory events include its 10th … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Performances
Tagged birthday, Conservatory, jazz, kj denhert, MCW, Music Conservatory, performance, urban jazz
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Comedy Event Held at MCW Sells Out
Rockland County comedian Regina DeCicco gets the crowd going at Comedy on Central, a special sold-out fundraiser that was recently held at the Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) and hosted by Jon Chattman’s thecheappop.com. Proceeds from the event, not affiliated … Continue reading
An Arts Campus Blossoms: Conservatory and Faust Harrison Pianos Create Unique Music Education, Performance, and Retail Venue
Irving Faust with Carol Shiffman – Photo/Jon Chattman The Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) and Faust Harrison Pianos have announced the establishment of an expansive new Faust Harrison piano retail, restoration, and performance center on the Conservatory’s campus. Scheduled to … Continue reading
Posted in Building and Grounds, MCW News/Announcements, Press
Tagged 80th, avantgrand, Carol Shiffman, Conservatory, faust, faust harrison pianos, instruction, irving faust, MCW, music conservatory of westchester, music education, music school, performance, piano, Westchester, White Plains, Yamaha
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Wednesday, Feb. 2 Recital is still scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
The recital for the students of Mikhail Zeiger will still take place at MCW this evening.
Posted in Building and Grounds, Events, MCW News/Announcements
Tagged Conservatory, MCW, Music Conservatory
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Music Conservatory Closed Tuesday (Feb. 1)
Please be advised the Music Conservatory of Westchester will be closed today due to inclement weather. Please check this blog for more updates.
Posted in Building and Grounds, MCW News/Announcements
Tagged Conservatory, inclement weather, music school, snow, White Plains
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‘Performathon 2010′ Raises Over $11,500 For Community Music School
The Music Conservatory of Westchester recently hosted Performathon 2010, an all-day marathon of student performances that included a holiday craft boutique, food, and refreshments. Held once every two years, the Conservatory’s Performathon 2010 featured over 225 students performing all genres … Continue reading
Posted in Events, MCW News/Announcements, Performances, Performathon
Tagged Conservatory, MCW, music, Music Conservatory, performathon
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MCW Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday
Please note the Music Conservatory of Westchester will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 24 – Sunday, Nov. 28. Our building will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29. Have a wonderful holiday!
Posted in Building and Grounds, MCW News/Announcements
Tagged Conservatory, music, thanksgiving
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