Tag Archives: piano

Meet the Faculty: Irena Portenko

Posted on March 29, 2010 by MCW

MCW offers programs for all ages and abilities. How do you approach teaching students of different ages, whether a child, teen or an adult? The students come to the piano lessons with different backgrounds, goals, levels of preparation and knowledge … Continue reading →

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Instead of the Orchestra

Posted on March 22, 2010 by MCW

On Friday, March 19 the piano duo of Svetlana Gorokhovich and Irena Portenko performed to a near sell-out crowd as part of our Live on Central concert series. The next LOC is Friday, April 16 with Mary Elizabeth Poore and … Continue reading →

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Faculty News: Ming Fong

Posted on February 24, 2010 by MCW

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 … Continue reading →

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Music Conservatory of Westchester Jazz Concert “Firm Roots”

Posted on December 14, 2009 by MCW

Music Conservatory of Westchester Holiday Jazz Concert “Firm Roots” by Cedar Walton with Aaron Flagg – Trumpet. Hiroshi Yamazaki – Piano, Steve LaSpina – Bass, Nick Mangini – Drums.

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Cindi Hsu receives ASCAPLUS Award

Posted on October 23, 2009 by MCW

Photo/Pinsky Studio Cindi Hsu has been chosen to receive an ASCAPLUS Award from the Amercian Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Awards are granted by an independent panel based on the value of each writer’s original compositions catalog and performances.

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80th Anniversary Kick-Off Event Set

Posted on September 1, 2009 by MCW

The Board of Trustees and Carol Shiffman, Executive Director, of the Music Conservatory of Westchester invite you Saturday October 3, 2009 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the kick-off of our 80th Anniversary Year! Reception and music by MCW students followed … Continue reading →

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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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MCW seeks piano donations

Posted on August 17, 2009 by MCW

The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a not-for-profit community school of arts for all ages and abilities, is seeking tax-deductible donations of quality pianos for use in its 43 onsite teaching studios. Donations may be Yamaha Clavinova or equivalent high quality … Continue reading →

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