We’re pleased to announce the Westchester Community Foundation (WCF), a non-profit community endowment for the benefit of Westchester County, has awarded MCW’s Music Therapy Institute with a grant for $20,000! Please visit www.wcf-ny.org for more information!
The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community school of the arts in White Plains, has been awarded an $18,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The grant will support need-based scholarships and tuition assistance for students ages 7-18.
The grant-supported scholarships specifically identifies students of color from low income families who have been recommended by their school music teachers to enroll for further study in the Conservatory’s comprehensive program of music instruction, which is comprised of individual instrumental or vocal instruction (classical, jazz, musical theatre), music theory, orchestra, chorus, and ensemble classes. The course of study centers on standard beginner, intermediate, and advanced repertoire for each instrument. The Conservatory is committed to providing a pre-professional education for these students who will be eligible to continue with consideration for music scholarships through high school.
In order to maintain their comprehensive scholarship program, the Conservatory must continually seek additional funding sources. “Our scholarship program ensures that every child, regardless of age, ethnic origin, ability, or financial means, has access to high quality, comprehensive music instruction,” said Executive Director Carol Shiffman. Read more »
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