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…
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…
Pelham Art Center will host a virtual gala commemorating its 50th anniversary Friday, November 6th at 8:00PM. The VISIONS 2020 livestream will celebrate the organization’s 50-year history with musical performances, legacy awards, performance art, an online auction, and more! Join the Pelham Art Center and Event Producer Stephen Byfield for a semicentennial celebration on Friday,…
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…
(White Plains, NY) While everyone is social distancing, music is more important than ever to bring hope, calm, and joy to our community. The Music Conservatory of Westchester will present Keep the Music Playing: A Virtual Concert for the Community to be streamed online on Friday, May 8 at noon. Conservatory students and faculty, and…
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