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Halloween Performance at McLean Sunrise
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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…
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October Concert at Chesterbrook Residences
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Our October 19th concert at Chesterbrook Residences was another huge success! Our audience was massive and we nearly ran out of programs! They enjoyed pieces from Scarlatti and Mozart to Chopin and Debussy. The program…
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Posters for MM!
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One of my favorite roles at McLean Melody is designing our monthly posters! I love creating these pieces, painting and drawing to capture the spirit of each month. It’s something I look forward to, and…
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October Concert at Brightview, Great falls
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We are waking up to crisp autumn air. It is a perfect time to enjoy the music! The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Claire and Hudson opened the concert on this beautiful season. The powerful lyrics…
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Music Pal: My Music Companion
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Mclean Melody provides a learning-pal program where members of our organization help aspiring young musicians learn musical instruments. PAL might stand for “Practice, Achieve, Learn”, it could also suggest the idea of mentorship, where advanced…
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My First Mclean Melody Concert
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I joined Mclean Melody near the beginning of the summer, and have finally had the great pleasure of performing in a concert at Sunrise! My experience rehearsing and performing has been a blast and I…
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Mclean Melody at the Fall Community Fair
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September 28, 2024 Today, Mclean Melody participated in the Fall Community Fair held in Mclean and organized by CAPA-NoVA Education & Community. We saw a variety of different organizations, all passionate in helping communities. We…
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My Mclean Melody Experience
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This past summer, I joined Mclean Melody as a rising freshman. It’s only been a few months, but my experience here has been nothing short of transformative. I’ve made numerous new friends through our fun…
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The Gift of Music – a descriptive essay
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The senior center. Polished floorboards glimmering from the warm, summer sunlight that came through large glass windows. A light scent of soup drifted around the room like a nostalgic hint of home. The air was…
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The joy of playing duets
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I have a deep passion for playing the piano, particularly when it comes to performing duets. Eileen and I played Lakeside’s Dream by Melody Bobber last Saturday and it is one of my favorite duets…
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Concert at Vinson Hall, Mclean
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September 21, 2024 This was our first performance at Vinson Hall, and it is safe to say that we will definitely be coming back! The setup and the entire atmosphere was perfect for our performance…
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September Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
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September 14, 2024 Our performance at Brightview was another success! We have regular performances here, and will be coming back next month too. This time, we heard lots of beautiful solos and ensembles. Some new…
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I got an award✌️
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I was so happy that I was being awarded with the President’s Volunteer Service Award last weekend. I love music and I find most satisfaction from bringing joy to others. Keep going! 💕
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Congratulations to students on Winning The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)!
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Congratulations to Hudson, Claire, Eileen, Oliver, Ethan, and Jacob for being awarded with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2023-2024 academic year in recognition of their outstanding dedication to community service. These talented students…
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August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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August 24, 2024 Another great performance at Sunrise! Full of musical variety, this performance included lots of piano, violin, and a few beautiful ensembles. This time, Lakeside’s Dream, a whimsical piece, was played by Eileen…