News & Blogs
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From Practice To Podium
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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My Heart is Full of Gratitude
Jacob Xu reflects on his time at Mclean Melody and his recent promotion to Vice President.
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First Performance of 2025
On January 4th, Mclean Melody had its first concert of 2025. Despite problems with the piano and confusion over performance sites, we persevered through these challenges, leading to a great concert. The concert was eventually…
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Congrats Jacob!
Today, January 5th, we had a huge development in our organization. Our digital outreach director, Jacob Xu, was promoted to a vice president! Jacob is an incredibly talented hard worker who has deserved this for…
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Winter Special at Sunrise of McLean Village
On December 28th, between Christmas and the New Year, Mclean Melody held its final concert of 2024. Our wonderful performance was held at Sunrise of Mclean Village senior center. Performers captivated the audience with pieces…
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Christmas Special at Chesterbrook Residency
December 21, 2024 It was a festive morning at the Chesterbrook Residency. Warm, golden lights lit up the spacious room, and our performers were decked out in Santa hats and festive sweaters. The mood was…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: A Music Performance Before Christmas
Today, December 15th, 2024, we had another amazing performance at Brightview Great Falls Senior Living. It was so much fun! We performed lots of Christmas songs like Frosty the snow man, Let it snow! Let…
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Resonating Joy: Christmas Festival with The Mclean Symphony
Watching the symphony play A Christmas Festival was so much fun! When the music started, it felt like Christmas was all around me. The instruments sounded so beautiful, like they were telling a story of…
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Magical Symphony Journey
Wow, playing the piano with a symphony was so amazing! I was sitting at the shiny piano, with all the musicians around me, ready to play beautiful music together. I am part of a team…
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November Concert at Vinson Hall, Mclean
November 30, 2024 A couple days after Thanksgiving, Mclean Melody held another performance at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. We and the seniors had so much fun sharing Thanksgiving-themed music and more. The bright afternoon light…
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Prelude to Thanksgiving: Kids’ Musical Celebration for Seniors
As the season of gratitude approaches, a group of talented young musicians shared the joy of music with the residents of Sunrise on Nov 23rd, 2024. Scheduled just before Thanksgiving, this special performance featured heartfelt…
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My Musical Journey: Reflecting on the Piano Fall Festival 2024
Participating in the piano festival was an exciting experience for me. I was nervous at first, but once I started playing, I felt proud of all the practice I had done. Performing in front of…
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Behind the Scenes at McLean Melody
From the start, we the performers and members at McLean Melody have strived to bring the most seamless and put-together events that we can to our audiences, wherever they may be. This is not to…
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Harmony Across Generations
November 9, 2024, our performance at Brightview was a heartwarming success! The young musician brought joy, laughter, and warmth through their musical performances, leaving lasting smiles on the faces of our senior residents. Each young…
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Benefits of Music
Ever since I started listening and playing music, my life has changed. It doesn’t matter if you are listening to lyrical songs or instrumental songs, but they all have significant impacts in your life. Playing…
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My Experience
The last time I went to a senior center to perform for them was 10/19, and I went to Chestbrook Residence. This was only my 3rd time going, but I had started to get a…
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Halloween Performance at McLean Sunrise
To celebrate Halloween with seniors at McLean sunrise, we hosted our special Halloween-themed performance! We went out with costumes, like TRx, sister bears, a cute fox, a blue whale, Star Wars characters, and even Super…