Music Conservatory of Westchester’s NBC News Debut
The Music Conservatory of Westchester’s NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition broadcast debuts on Tuesday, August 18 at 4pm.
The featured segment on this NBC online series created for families is focused on how music is helping kids through the pandemic. Associate Dean for Programs, Nicole Peragine, and Conservatory student, Alice Cabral, were interviewed on the subject. Some student performances from the White Plains nonprofit music school’s virtual Concerts for the Community may also included in the broadcast.
The episode premieres on the NBC News YouTube Channel and at https://www.nbcnews.com/nightlykids on Tuesday, August 18 at 4pm. It will be available online after the premiere.
The Music Conservatory of Westchester was founded in 1929 by a group of community members and renowned artists. Today, the Conservatory provides the extraordinary benefits of music to all in our community, from absolute beginners to advanced artists, with one-on-one virtual and in-person instruction, performing ensembles, theory, composition, early childhood classes, lifelong learning for adults, and free community performances, serving 3,000 students each year from 4 months to over 80 years old. As a not-for-profit organization, the Conservatory is dedicated to serving the community and reaching out to those who would not otherwise have access. Our Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance for financially deserving students. The Music Therapy Institute brings music into the lives of 2,000 children and adults with disabilities each year through on-site and outreach programs. Healing Our Heroes offers military veterans a specialized music therapy program to help with recovery after their service. The Conservatory has inspired generations of students, and contributed to a vibrant musical life in the county, the region, and beyond. www.musicconservatory.org
About Music Conservatory of Westchester
Founded in 1929, the Conservatory is a 501(c) 3 organization that provides quality music education for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We offer one-on-one instruction, performing ensembles, theory, composition, early childhood classes, lifelong learning for adults, summer programs and free community performances. Our unique Music Therapy program incorporates adapted instruction for children and adults with disabilities. Our esteemed faculty, who are performing artists, help to enrich the lives of more than 2,500 students each year from Pre-K to Adults. We offer scholarships to finically deserving students, so that all have the chance to experience the transformative power of music.