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 »
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.
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.
On March 19, 2010, join piano duo Svetlana Gorokhovich and Irena Portenko for our next “Live on Central” concert at 7 p.m. Symphonic and operatic repertoire that has been arranged for four-hand or piano duo setting. Attempts to minimize the number of players, but retain broad variety of timbres and dynamics as well as to mirror the range of voices and orchestral instruments.
Tickets are $15; $10 for students and senior citizens; and free for MCW students and faculty. Reservations are recommended.
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.
MCW’s Elliot Magaziner will perform with soloist Lyn Christie on April 25 at 2 p.m. Manhattanville College’s Reid Castle. The event is free and open to the public.
White Plains, NY – The Music Conservatory of Westchester welcomes New York Philharmonic Associate Principal Bassist Jon Deak for a February concert lineup that celebrates world renowned musicians and budding young artists alike. Joined by violinist Joanna Jenner, founding member of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and noted piano soloist and chamber musician Zeyda Ruga Suzuki, the trio presents “Serious But Not Stuffy,” classical music with a twist of humor, on Friday, February 26 at 7PM. The following day, February 27 at 3PM, “Piano, Percussion, and Harp” will offer children a fun, informative, and hands-on introduction to the instruments with music written and performed by Conservatory composition students.
Also a prominent composer, Jon Deak’s compositions have lead to Pulitzer Prize nominations as well as commissions and premieres by the New York Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra, and numerous chamber music groups and festivals. “Serious But Not Stuffy” will feature Deak’s work mixed in with familiar favorites – Mozart, Chopin, and a variety of short salon pieces. Read more »
Music Conservatory of Westchester – Teen Vocal Ensemble – Singing “Hushabye Mountain” and “Sleigh Ride” – Thomas Jamerson, Conductor – Marianna Salzman, pianist
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