News & Blogs
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More Than Music: Ending the Day with a Birthday Smile
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McLean Melody’s most recent performance was fun and enjoyable for the seniors. Each piece was played carefully, and the notes came through clearly. The music sounded pleasant and held everyone’s attention, making the performance a…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Volunteering and Christmas Song Guessing Games at Chesterbrook Residences
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On December 20th, McLean Melody had the chance to perform to a lovely group of elderly at the Chesterbrook Residences. We started our program with a flow of songs from our performers of all ages,…
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A Shared Celebration: Volunteering and Rhythm Games at the Senior Center
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On a recent visit to a BrightView senior living on Dec 13th 2025, our group had the opportunity to share holiday music with residents through a live performance. First, we performed several holiday songs as…
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Sharing Music and Thankfulness at Sunrise
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It felt like the start of Thanksgiving week. Our music group went to Sunrise to perform, and the whole visit felt full of kindness, warmth, and the spirit of giving. The room was decorated with…
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A Small Gift, A Big Moment
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At our recent performance at Chesterbrook Residences on Nov 8th 2025, something unexpected happened that became one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon. While one of our musicians was playing, a kind elderly…
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A Host’s First Journey
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What’s one thing that makes you very anxious? For me, it’s public speaking and announcing for the first time. I stepped shakily onto the spotlight of everyone’s eyes. This was the first time I was…
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Please Welcome Our NEW Social Media Assistant: Anne-Sophie Li
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Over the past year, McLean Melody has grown tremendously in both the quality and reach of our programs. In particular, our online presence has expanded, allowing us to share our purpose and journey in music…
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Mclean Melody Branches Out to BASIS Independent Mclean
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Last week, I visited BASIS Independent Mclean on behalf of Mclean Melody, serving as the Art Director, to support their newest club- Compassion Collective! Compassion Collective is a volunteer-based club at BASIS whose mission is…
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First Fall FY25-26 Performance at Brightview Senior Living
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McLean Melody launched our fall season with a warm, uplifting performance at Brightview Senior Living. The program blended classical favorites and traditional music, showing the diversity of our talents. We’re excited to welcome two new…
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August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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August 22, 2025 Mclean Melody’s performance at Sunrise Senior Center was a success! We had a wonderful program with a variety of pieces and instruments. Performers played solos on the piano, cello, and violin. From…
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August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
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August 9, 2025 Our first concert in August was a success! On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, we performed at one of our frequently visited senior homes in Great Falls. We had a wonderful…
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My Musical Trip to Mozart’s World
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This summer, I went on vacation to Salzburg, Austria. It is the hometown of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! I saw the house where he was born, and it was so cool to imagine…
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A Musical Afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence
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This weekend on June 28th, 2025, ten young musicians turned a quiet afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence into a small concert hall! With pianos and violins, we brought music, laughter, and a lot of…
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June Concert at Brightview, Fair Oaks
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June 22, 2025 This was our first time holding a concert at Brightview Senior Living Center in Fair Oaks, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it was definitely a big…
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June Concert at Chesterbrook Residency
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June 21, 2025 Mclean Melody had another great concert at Chesterbrook Residency, one of our regularly visited senior homes. This concert, one of the firsts of the summer, was made successful by all of the…