Category: Past Event

  • A Host’s First Journey

    A Host’s First Journey

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    Aria Liu

    What’s one thing that makes you very anxious? For me, it’s public speaking and announcing for the first time. I stepped shakily onto the spotlight of everyone’s eyes. This was the first time I was the host for a Mclean Melody concert. Hosting an event for the first time was a rollercoaster of emotions. There’s…

  • Please Welcome Our NEW Social Media Assistant: Anne-Sophie Li

    Please Welcome Our NEW Social Media Assistant: Anne-Sophie Li

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    Jacob Xu
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    Over the past year, McLean Melody has grown tremendously in both the quality and reach of our programs. In particular, our online presence has expanded, allowing us to share our purpose and journey in music with a broader community. Highlighting our mission and impact through social media has become an essential part of who we…

  • Mclean Melody Branches Out to BASIS Independent Mclean

    Mclean Melody Branches Out to BASIS Independent Mclean

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    Eileen Zou
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    Last week, I visited BASIS Independent Mclean on behalf of Mclean Melody, serving as the Art Director, to support their newest club- Compassion Collective! Compassion Collective is a volunteer-based club at BASIS whose mission is to create cards and art for senior citizens while also giving back to the community through involvement in various charities.…

  • First Fall FY25-26 Performance at Brightview Senior Living

    First Fall FY25-26 Performance at Brightview Senior Living

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    Ethan Chen

    McLean Melody launched our fall season with a warm, uplifting performance at Brightview Senior Living. The program blended classical favorites and traditional music, showing the diversity of our talents. We’re excited to welcome two new musicians, Hector and Angela, who bring the rich colors of traditional Chinese music to our group: Their artistry added shimmering…

  • August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean

    August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean

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    April Tian

    August 22, 2025 Mclean Melody’s performance at Sunrise Senior Center was a success! We had a wonderful program with a variety of pieces and instruments. Performers played solos on the piano, cello, and violin. From dreamy pieces by Joe Hisaishi to classical and Baroque ones, our members made each one better with their performances, sharing…

  • August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls

    August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls

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    April Tian
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    August 9, 2025 Our first concert in August was a success! On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, we performed at one of our frequently visited senior homes in Great Falls. We had a wonderful program prepared with a variety of different instruments, and the audience was amazing. Overall, the atmosphere was warm and inviting…

  • A Musical Afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence

    A Musical Afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence

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    Oliver

    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 seniors there. Alison hosted this program. Each of us performed a piece we had practiced. Our…

  • June Concert at Brightview, Fair Oaks

    June Concert at Brightview, Fair Oaks

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    April Tian

    June 22, 2025 This was our first time holding a concert at Brightview Senior Living Center in Fair Oaks, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it was definitely a big success. We had a very full program featuring duets, trios, and solos, with many performers playing multiple pieces. The warm…

  • June Concert at Chesterbrook Residency

    June Concert at Chesterbrook Residency

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    April Tian

    June 21, 2025 Mclean Melody had another great concert at Chesterbrook Residency, one of our regularly visited senior homes. This concert, one of the firsts of the summer, was made successful by all of the talented performers who showed up with amazing pieces to share. A lot of different intruments were included in this performance,…

  • Mclean Melody Art Corner Summer Launch

    Mclean Melody Art Corner Summer Launch

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    Oliver

    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…

  • The curtain rises on the summer music concert

    The curtain rises on the summer music concert

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    Oliver

    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…

  • Sharing Music and Smiles

    Sharing Music and Smiles

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    Oliver

    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…