Posts tagged ‘Music Conservatory’

Sariva Goetz

Last year was my first summer as Program Director for the Music and Arts program and the Summer Musical Theatre program at the Conservatory. I had such a good time getting to know the kids and the parents, as well as my colleagues at the Conservatory and I was extremely pleased with how both programs turned out. I am looking forward to this summer and I am excited about some of the changes we are making to the programs.

MUSIC AND ARTS
The Music and Arts program is for kids ages 6 to 11. Coming into the program, each child picks a “major.” They have a choice of piano, guitar, violin or cello and this summer we are adding a Creative Dramatics option for those children who would rather study acting than take a group instrument lesson. Creative Dramatics covers basic stagecraft like how to make yourself heard onstage and how to use your body. It also unleashes the imagination as kids learn how to create characters and tell stories. They’ll participate in theatre games and improvisations and also work on scripted skits and scenes. Read more »

To view photos from our highly successful Kids on Central performance (Piano, Percussion and Harp) and Jon Deak’s Workshop, visit us on Facebook!

All Regularly Scheduled Classes and Events are On Today

Due to inclement weather, the Conservatory will be closed today – Friday, Feb.26. The building will reopen on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Tonight’s “Live on Central” concert featuring Joanna Jenner has been postponed until further notice.

Due to the weather forecast, the Conservatory will be closed Thursday, Feb.25. The building will reopen on Friday, Feb. 26.

Ming Fong

Established and directed by our own piano faculty Ming Fong since 2004, Beijing International Music Festival & Academy (BIMFA) was the first and still the only annual international summer music festival of its kind today in China. Now in its 5^th anniversary, the festival will take place to celebrate this summer from August 11 to 24, 2010 in the historic capital of Beijing. Open to Pianists, String Players and Flutists of all nationalities, including young professionals, amateurs and auditors, BIMFA brings together established performing artists and pedagogues from around the world in a unique collaboration in music to promote high-level teaching, performance and cultural harmony.

The program offers Individual Lessons, Master Classes, Chamber Music/Ensemble Coaching, Concerto Competition, Student Performance and Concert Series by artist-faculty in addition to the multiple cultural excursions in the ancient Chinese capital. It promises to be an exceptional experience in both music and culture for young musicians seeking to explore their fullest potentials in life. Please visit website for complete details: www.bimfa.org

On February 27, NY Philharmonic’s Jon Deak will offer a free children’s composition workshop at the Music Conservatory. The workshop, which begins at 12:30PM, is open to the public. Advanced registration is requested.  Later that afternoon, “Kids on Central: Piano, Percussion, and Harp” will teach audience members about what the three instruments have in common through engaging demonstrations and original compositions written and performed by Conservatory students. The unique stories center on a “Magic Ring!”  Children also have the opportunity to see, touch, and try out the different instruments prior to the concert at 2:30PM.

The MCW building will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of President’s Day. The building will reopen Tuesday, Feb 16.

Tomorrow’s Vocal Academy auditions  (Wednesday, Feb. 10) have been canceled due to expected snowfall.  Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb 22 and Monday, March 8.

The Music Conservatory will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 10) due to inclement weather. We will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 11 for normal hours.