News & Blogs
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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…