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American Composers Concert This Friday!

Our “Live on Central” concert series continues this Friday (Feb. 3) at 7:30 p.m. with our American Composers Concert featuring Lawrence Harris, baritone, Adriana Maria Pera, cello, and Renee Guerrero, piano. This FREE concert will feature the works of Copland, … Continue reading

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Press: Local Violinist Goes Around the World in 90 Years

TheDailyWhitePlains.com: As he tells one of the many stories of his life, Elliot Magaziner pulls out what looks to be a walking stick from the corner of his Scarsdale apartment and starts playing it. He explains that he bought the … Continue reading

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Holiday Building Closure

Please be advised that MCW will be closed from Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Have a wonderful holiday season!

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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

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Flute Master Class held Saturday, Dec. 3

Upcoming events at the Conservatory include a Flute Masterclass led by Mindy Kaufman, solo piccolo and flutist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra since 1979, and an alumna of the Conservatory. The Masterclass is entitled “Phrasing, Singing, Intonation, and Breathing,” … Continue reading

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Photo Highlights: Share the Light

Photos/Jon Chattman

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The Daily White Plains: Music Conservatory Honors Late Director with Music

Rodd Berro, president of the Music Conservatory for Westchester’s Board of Trustees, spoke about the drive of the conservatory’s late Executive Director Carol Shiffman. By Sarina Trangle Friends, family, and fellow music lovers gathered at the Music Conservatory of Westchester … Continue reading

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Memorial concert benefiting the Carol Shiffman Fund announced

MCW faculty member Irena Portenko, Shiffman, and MCW Trustee Mary Bianco smile following an event last year. Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW), a non-profit community school of the arts, will celebrate the life of their recently deceased Executive Director Carol … Continue reading

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Photo Highlights: Suzuki Halloween Recital

James Wu (of White Plains) did the monster mash in his best Frankenstein attire at the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s (MCW) Suzuki Halloween concert. Dressed in a gown fit for a princess, Victoria Hagen (of White Plains) performs in front … Continue reading

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Change In Student Recital Sign-Up Procedure

Dear Students and Parents, We would like to let you know about an important change in our Saturday Student Recital sign-up procedure (excluding adult students). Students will still perform in recitals (12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm) only upon recommendation by their … Continue reading

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