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MTI Celebrates 25th Anniversary with “Dance the Night Away” Gala
On Friday, March 16, the Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) will present “Dance the Night Away,” an evening of dinner and dancing celebrating the 25th anniversary of the school’s Music Therapy Institute. Held at the C.V. Rich Mansion in White … Continue reading
Photo Highlight: MCW Kids!
The MCW Kids! Series (formerly Kids on Central) kicked yesterday, Jan. 29 , at White Plains Public Library with MCW faculty member Jim Ranti leading a discussion on brass instruments and a performance by his students. The audience was encouraged … Continue reading
MCW Kids! This Sunday at WP Library
The MCW Kids! Series (formerly Kids on Central) kicks off this Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m., at White Plains Public Library. MCW faculty member Jim Ranti will lead a discussion and a performance by his students. The audience is … Continue reading
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Tagged Kids on Central, mcw kids, Music Conservatory, White Plains, white plains library
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Upcoming Event: Join Us Friday, February 3
American Composers Recital: Former linebacker for the Houston Oilers turned world renowned opera singer Lawrence Harris (baritone) is joined by Adriana Pera (cello) and his wife, Renee Guerrero (piano), at Music Conservatory of Westchester ‘s American Composers Recital. 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Press: Local Violinist Goes Around the World in 90 Years
TheDailyWhitePlains.com: As he tells one of the many stories of his life, Elliot Magaziner pulls out what looks to be a walking stick from the corner of his Scarsdale apartment and starts playing it. He explains that he bought the … Continue reading
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Tagged elliott magaziner, MCW, music conservatory of westchester, Scarsdale, White Plains
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Holiday Building Closure
Please be advised that MCW will be closed from Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Ray Iwazumi and Toshiki Usui Live at MCW Friday, Jan. 6
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Tagged MCW, music, Music Conservatory, piano, ray iwazumi, toshiki usui, violin, White Plains
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MCW Lessons with Nick Mangini
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Tagged instruction, MCW, music, Music Conservatory, music lessons, Westchester, White Plains
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MCW Announces Jean Newton as New Executive Director, Berro as Board President
The Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW), a non-profit community school for music and the arts, has appointed Edgemont resident Dr. Jean Newton as executive director. Mr. Rodd D. Berro, a member of the Conservatory’s board of trustees since 2008, was … Continue reading
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