Author: Oliver
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: A Music Performance Before Christmas
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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 it snow! Let it snow! And Winter Wonderland. Everyone sang along, and their smiles made us so happy. We also…
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Resonating Joy: Christmas Festival with The Mclean Symphony
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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 the holidays. My favorite part was we got to sing along. Everyone in the audience sang Christmas songs together, and…
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Magical Symphony Journey
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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 when I performing with a symphony. Everyone has to listen to each other and work together to make the music…
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Prelude to Thanksgiving: Kids’ Musical Celebration for Seniors
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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 music pieces and familiar tunes that celebrate the warmth and togetherness of the holiday season. Our young musicians were eager…
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My Musical Journey: Reflecting on the Piano Fall Festival 2024
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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 others taught me how to stay focused and confident, even when I was a little scared. It was also fun…
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Harmony Across Generations
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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 musician showcased their talent beautifully, from lively tunes on the piano to enchanting melodies on violin and cello. The residents…
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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 inspire feelings of courage. Claire and her little sister Alice played two adorable duets together which brought us much joy.…
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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 students serve as learning pals for young musicians. I enrolled this program starting in this summer and I learned from…
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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 to play. The piece’s flowing, lyrical melodies and serene harmonies really resonated with me. I found great joy in the…
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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! 💕