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Star-studded Roster of Performers Announced for Music Conservatory of Westchester Virtual Fundraiser

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…

Music Conservatory of Westchester to Present College Prep Program Faculty Roundtable

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…

Music Conservatory of Westchester to Premiere Virtual Faculty Concert of Music by Black Composers

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…

Learn to Play Music from Anywhere with Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Virtual Lesson Program

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Music Conservatory of Westchester – a renowned nonprofit community music school in White Plains, NY – quickly and successfully implemented a virtual private lesson program. Beginners to advanced students can learn from the Conservatory’s accredited, world-class faculty from anywhere – as long as they have an internet connection. Building…

Music Conservatory of Westchester Announces Virtual Summer Programs

Summer is better with music! While we can’t spend summer together in-person, we can still enjoy and learn music together. This summer, the Music Conservatory of Westchester is offering kids grades K-7 a new, online experience with fun, interactive classes to spark their interest in the visual and performing arts! From the safety and comfort of their…

fRYEday Not Live

After cancelling its annual benefit, The Rye Arts Center launched a video series to take its place. fRYEday Not Live combines the variety show model of The RAC’s popular fRYEday Night Live performances with the philanthropic focus of our Annual Benefit. The first episode of fRYEday Not Live was launched on Friday, May 8. It…

Online Classes and Lessons at The Rye Arts Center

The Rye Arts Center is taking its award-winning lineup of classes and lessons online! There’s something for everyone among their dozens of offerings. Classes include painting, drawing, origami, coding, animation, Minecraft, sewing, photography, model-making, writing, and so much more! Critique groups geared toward working artists are also available as well as private lessons in both…

The Sanctuary Series Joins South Salem Church for Tribute to Health Care and other Essential Workers

On Wednesday evening April 29 at 7 PM, The Sanctuary Series will join with South Salem Presbyterian Church (New York) to present a special concert of hymns performed on the pipe organ in the Sanctuary of the Church. The concert is being presented as a tribute to the medical personnel and other essential workers who…

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