Author: April Tian
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Christmas Special at Chesterbrook Residency
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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 joyous and there was excitement in the air. We wanted to make this performance very special to the seniors, so…
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November Concert at Vinson Hall, Mclean
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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 shining through the windows added a festive mood to the atmosphere as the music surrounded us. Some new pieces included…
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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 raised money from donations by selling cookies and giving live performances of ensembles, including Always With Me and It’s a…
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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 and the piano created a warm and rich sound that enveloped the audience in music. The ensembles in this 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 pieces included It’s a Small World played by Claire and Ethan on the piano and flute. The well-known piece was…
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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 and Oliver. Their first time playing this piece went very smoothly and they effortlessly weaved together the notes to create…
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August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
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August 10, 2024 Mclean Melody’s performance at Brightview was very successful! This was our third performance at Brightview and we had many new pieces and ensembles to share. A couple of quartets had last minute adjustments and with only one rehearsal, The Pirates of the Caribbean and Always With Me had to perform. Alex, Charlie,…
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July Concert at Sunrise, McLean
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July 20, 2024 Mclean Melody had yet another successful performance at Sunrise Senior Living, a place we often perform at. Some highlights were the trios and duets that provided a tasteful variety to the experience overall. The Shostakovich Prelude Mvt. 1-3 was played by Preston, Taha and Andrew, who skillfully mastered the techniques and expression…
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July Concert at Waltonwood, Ashburn
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July 20, 2024 Mclean Melody’s second performance at Waltonwood at Ashburn was another rewarding experience for us as well as the audience. The beautiful furnishing and design of the building, along with the warm morning light coming through the window, provided an excellent backdrop for our performers as they played their instruments. April, Claire, Charlie…