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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

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Video Highlight: MCW Jazz Ensemble at Jazz Brunch

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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

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MCW Jazz Brunch This Sunday!

Photo/Pinsky Studio Distinguished Music Conservatory faculty musicians Harold Jones (flute — pictured above), Irena Portenko (piano), Alfred Renino (bass), and Nick Mangini (drums) will unite the sound of their instruments for a fine performance of Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute … Continue reading

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KJ Denhert Birthday Concert May 7 at MCW!

Saturday, May 7, 2011… An Evening with KJ Denhert Join award-winning singer/songwriter KJ Denhert as she celebrates both her 2011 Independent Music Award and her birthday with a festive concert of urban folk and jazz music. She will be joined … Continue reading

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It Might Get Loud in Mt. Kisco Sunday

Sunday, May 1, 2011 Eat, drink, and jam as the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s jazz and rock ensembles play an array of upbeat tunes at Via Vante in Mount Kisco near the train station. 2:00pm. FREE. All ages. 2 Kirby … Continue reading

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Trio Shalva Performs April 16 at MCW

Jazz lovers are invited to join Assaf Gleizner (piano/melodica), Koby Hayon (bass/guitar/oud) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums/percussion), also known as THE ISRATrio Shalva, as they perform original music from their recent album, “Riding Alone.” 8:00 p.m. $15 general admission; $10 seniors … Continue reading

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Video Highlights From 3.31 Japan Benefit

Hiroshi Yamazaki, Kenny Wessel, Bill Crow, and Nadav Snir Zelniker play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

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Barber Centennial Performance, Jazz Trio, And MCW Upcoming Events

Friday, November 19, 2010 at 7 p.m. Samuel Barber Centennial Performance: The Music Conservatory of Westchester presents acclaimed pianists Irena Portenko (of Dobbs Ferry) and Frank Pavese, alongside esteemed cellist Adriana Pera, in a collaborative performance of solo and chamber … Continue reading

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

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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