Author: Oliver
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A Musical Afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence
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This weekend on June 28th, 2025, ten young musicians turned a quiet afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence into a small concert hall! With pianos and violins, we brought music, laughter, and a lot of smiles to the lovely grandparents there. Alison hosted this program. Each of us performed a piece we had practiced. Our…
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Mclean Melody Art Corner Summer Launch
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Led by two winners of the prestigious Scholastic Gold key Award, our very first session of Art Corner was a big success! The kids from Mclean Melody made special cards and origami for the seniors. We used colorful paper, markers and decorated the cards. We wrote kind messages like” You are loved!” or ” Have…
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The curtain rises on the summer music concert
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Summer is finally here! It’s time for our summer music concerts at different senior homes. Today is June 14, 2025, and we had our wonderful concert at Brightview Great Falls Senior Residences . It was so much fun! We played the piano, cello, and viola. Everyone tried their best and played songs they had been…
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Sharing Music and Smiles
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As the school year wraps up, we are dreaming of popsicles, pool days, and summer adventures. But for one group of young musicians from Mclean Melody, summer plans include something a little different—and very special: continuing to share the gift of music with senior residents. May 24th, 2025, Mclean Melody had a wonderful performance at…
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From Mistake to Mastery: A Lesson in Confidence
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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 nervousness, and during my performance, I made a mistake and played the wrong key. For a moment, I felt a…
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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.…