News & Blogs
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Sharing Music and Smiles
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As the school year wraps up, we are dreaming of popsicles, pool days, and summer adventures. But for one group of young musicians from Mclean Melody, summer plans include something a little different—and very special:…
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From Practice To Podium
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In 2025, with the support of McLean Melody, I accomplished some amazing things. One of the biggest ways McLean Melody has helped me is by boosting my confidence. Seeing the joy on people’s faces when…
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Folding Flowers, Spreading Smiles
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Ever since October last year, I have happily been a part of McLean Melody. Two days before Mother’s day, Claire, Alice and I participated in a special arts and crafts event. We made cards and…
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April Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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April 26, 2025 Mclean Melody had a wonderful performance at the Sunrise Senior Center in Mclean this April! The program was full of a variety of different pieces that entertained and brought joy to everyone…
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Sunrise Senior Center March 22nd Performance!
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Mclean Melody had a very successful performance on March 22nd! This performance was mainly comprised of solos, and the performers all had a great time sharing beautiful melodies with the seniors. We started off the…
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From Passion to Purpose: How to Turn Your Passions into SERVICE
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We all have passions; its what makes us feel alive, focused, and fulfilled. But what if we could take those passions and use them to lift up others? That’s where purpose begins. At its core,…
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Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
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March 8, 2025 McLean Melody had another amazing performance at Brightview Senior Center this March! The concert included many solos and a few duets. Bringing back a classic, Eileen and Jacob performed You Are The…
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Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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February 22, 2025 Mclean Melody had a wonderful performance at the Sunrise of Mclean Village, one of our many frequently visited senior homes. This concert included many solos, duets, and trios performed on various instruments…
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Concert at Brightway Senior Center for Valentines
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Today I went to perform for Mclean Melody at Brightway Senior Center. The location of this place is in Great Falls, and it was for Valentines Day. This time I played the piece Minuets I…
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Congratulations to members of MM receiving the PVSA
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A huge congrats to Charlie, Alison, and Alex for receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2024-2025 year, and April for her outstanding contribution. These awards were well deserved and recognizes the hard work…
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Our Lunar New Year’s Performance
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On Saturday, January 25th, McLean Melody held our Lunar New Year performance for 2025. Since many of our players can claim Chinese heritage, we felt it was only right to honor and celebrate this special…
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A Year of Growth, Music, and Community Impact
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This January, we hosted two concerts for our senior audiences. These performances were more than just musical events—they were celebrations of connection and shared memories. While I wasn’t able to attend the performances myself, I’m…
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From Mistake to Mastery: A Lesson in Confidence
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I participated in the concerto competition last weekend and it was an unforgettable experience that taught me a lot about perseverance and preparation. When I sat in front of the piano, I was filled with…
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NEW YEAR, NEW TEAM – 2025
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Mclean Melody is restructuring its team as we bring in the NEW YEAR! Here are some changes we have made to our team: Claire Ash – President and Founder: Claire is a talented musician who…
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My Last Concert and My New Piece
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For my last concert I played a duet with my brother called Concertante. It was a pretty fast piece with a lot of staccato but we had practiced a lot so it didn’t really faze…