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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
MTI Celebrates 25 Years With Kick-Off Concert
Acclaimed children’s entertainer David Gonzalez (fourth from left) was the featured performer at the Music Therapy Institute’s (MTI) 25th Anniversary Celebration, held recently in White Plains. MTI, which is part of the Music Conservatory of Westchester, addresses the physical, emotional, … Continue reading
Posted in Faculty News, MCW News/Announcements, Performances
Tagged MCW, MTI, music, music school, Music Therapy, Music Therapy Institute, therapy
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Featured Videos: Lessons with Danny and Harry
Posted in Faculty Interviews, Faculty News, Student News, Videos
Tagged guitar, lessons, MCW, mcw lessons, Music Conservatory, music instruction, music school, violin, Westchester, White Plains
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101 Dalmations: Photo Highlights From M&A
Photos/Jon Chattman
Posted in Events, MCW News/Announcements, Performances
Tagged 101 dalmations, MCW, music and arts, Music Conservatory, music school, White Plains
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MCW Awarded Matching Grant: Over $151,000 Will Support Building Maintenance
Music Conservatory of Westchester Awarded Matching Grant More than $151,000 will support building maintenance over a six year span Westchester County, N.Y. (July 19, 2011) – The Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW), a nonprofit school of the arts in White … Continue reading
KJ Denhert Performs “Choose Your Weapon” at MCW
KJ Denhert performs at the Recital Hall at Music Conservatory of Westchester on May 7, 2011.
Posted in Events, MCW News/Announcements, Performances
Tagged kj denhert, MCW, Music Conservatory, music school, Westchester, White Plains
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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.
Posted in MCW News/Announcements, Videos
Tagged instruction, japan benefit, jazz, music, Music Conservatory, music school, new york, performance, Westchester, White Plains
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Kids on Central Photo Highlight
Enthusiastic children learn about musical instruments at the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Kids on Central “The String Family” event held at the White Plains Public Library. Children had the opportunity to see, touch, and try the different instruments. Upcoming events … 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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Q&A with MCW Faculty Member Steven Sherts
What attracted you to the French horn – what inspired you to become a professional musician? To be honest the French horn was chosen for me. When I was young I was more the athletic type, and did every sport … Continue reading
Posted in Faculty Interviews, Faculty News, MCW News/Announcements
Tagged french horn, horn, instructor, instrument, interview, MCW, Music Conservatory, music school, Westchester
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