THE MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF WESTCHESTER PRESENTS THE ANI KAVAFIAN COMPETITION FOR YOUNG STRING PLAYERS STUDYING IN WESTCHESTER The Music Conservatory of Westchester is thrilled to announce the Ani Kavafian Competition for Strings, open to talented violin, viola, cello, and double bass students ages 8-18 who study at a music school or teacher’s studio located in…
The joy of Broadway is back! The Music Conservatory of Westchester is bringing Broadway stars back to Westchester County on Monday, September 20 for its in-person 20th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic and Gala at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. The White Plains-based nonprofit community music school is celebrating twenty years of holding this annual fundraiser in a big…
In recognition of our nation’s historically underrepresented African American composers, on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 7pm, the Music Conservatory of Westchester will present a Juneteenth Celebration including musical performances by the music school’s faculty and an opportunity to learn more about the featured composers. The concert will be presented with limited in-person seating in…
It’s March Madness for musicians! Ever dreamed of being a drummer in a band? That dream can be a reality. The Music Conservatory of Westchester is raffling off a like-new 5-piece Pearl Vision drum set complete with hardware and Paiste cymbals as well as a free trial lesson online or in-person with Conservatory drum instructor Jake Robinson! The drum set is generously donated by Betty…
At the Music Conservatory of Westchester, students learn much more than how to play music; the White Plains-based nonprofit music school also teaches the importance of community. On Saturday, December 12, the Music Conservatory will hold its annual Performathon fundraiser, featuring virtual student performances to help support the nonprofit music school’s Scholarship Program. Typically, Performathon…
When Australian conductor Russell Ger directs an orchestra, he is full of passion. On Friday, October 30 at 8pm, he will lead a virtual whirlwind tour of music history: 1,000 years in 60 minutes! Hosted by the Music Conservatory of Westchester, a renowned community music school based in White Plains, NY, this live, interactive event…
When Broadway stars support music education, they do it in a big way. On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the Music Conservatory of Westchester will present its 19th Annual Gala virtually, and it will be nothing short of spectacular. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic impact, the White Plains, NY nonprofit community music school has adapted to…
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…
Musicians of New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Speak about MCW Prep in Virtual Q&A (White Plains, NY) Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) is preparing talented high school music students for college studies and future careers in music, in its MCW Prep Program launched in September, 2019. On…
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, the Music Conservatory of Westchester will present a virtual faculty concert featuring music by Black composers on Wednesday, July 15 at 12pm on Facebook and YouTube. “This concert will be a first step in highlighting the work of under-recognized composers and introducing our community to new musical…
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