Tag Archives: Music Therapy

The Joy of Music: Second Music Therapy Institute Recital Held at MCW

Posted on April 25, 2011 by MCW

Quinn Rutledge (of Valhalla) proudly plays the piano at “Music Sharing,” the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s formal recital for their Music Therapy Institute. Students from across Westchester showcased their talents in front of an enthusiastic audience. Upcoming MCW events include … Continue reading →

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Two Concerts This Weekend At MCW

Posted on March 31, 2011 by MCW

Friday, April 1, 2011… Jacques Ilbert’s Ten Stories- Music Conservatory musician Irena Portenko (piano) is joined by The 277 Dance Project for a dramatic performance of Jacques Ilbert’s renowned Ten Stories. 7:00pm. All ages. $15 for general admission; $10 seniors … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy Institute Receives ASCAP Award

Posted on January 31, 2011 by MCW

ASCAP’s Barbara and John LoFrumento Award will support the Music Therapy Institute at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, which enables special needs children the opportunity to experience music and its healing abilities. The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy Institute to be featured on NBC

Posted on October 1, 2010 by MCW

Photo/Jon Chattman Six-year-old AJ, who needs an adoptive family, joined WNBC4 meteorologist Janice Huff and Director of Outreach Services, Lisa Sandagata at the Music Conservatory of Westchester for a music therapy session as part of the Freddie Mac Foundation Wednesday’s … Continue reading →

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Westchester Magazine: Music for a Change

Posted on July 29, 2010 by MCW

The recital was like many others: an auditorium filled with nervous musicians and proud family members, a few tears, and lots of deep bows, with selections ranging from a carefully plucked “Ode to Joy” by a young guitarist to masterful … Continue reading →

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Journal News: Music Therapy Institute in White Plains holds first big recital

Posted on March 22, 2010 by MCW

WHITE PLAINS — Debbie Margolis, a lively 11-year-old from Larchmont, was the first to go up.  Dancing to piano accompaniment, the curly-haired, bespectacled girl sang a piece she wrote about the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 80th anniversary.  She started off … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy Institute Awarded Grant From WCF

Posted on October 9, 2009 by MCW

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!

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Press Release: Enhanced Programming and Special Events Usher in the Conservatory’s 80th Anniversary

Posted on August 20, 2009 by MCW

White Plains, NY (August 20, 2009) – The Music Conservatory of Westchester will offer exciting programs in music, musical theatre, and music therapy this fall when their semester begins September 12th. The Conservatory welcomes students of all ages, from young … Continue reading →

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