Category: Past Event
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April Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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April 26, 2025 Mclean Melody had a wonderful performance at the Sunrise Senior Center in Mclean this April! The program was full of a variety of different pieces that entertained and brought joy to everyone there. From Sonatas to Concertos and more, the string instruments paired with the piano worked very well in achieving a…
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Sunrise Senior Center March 22nd Performance!
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Mclean Melody had a very successful performance on March 22nd! This performance was mainly comprised of solos, and the performers all had a great time sharing beautiful melodies with the seniors. We started off the concert with Anthony Wu on the piano, delivering a beautifully played Mozart Sonata K 545 and Bach Invention No. 1.…
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From Passion to Purpose: How to Turn Your Passions into SERVICE
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We all have passions; its what makes us feel alive, focused, and fulfilled. But what if we could take those passions and use them to lift up others? That’s where purpose begins. At its core, service doesn’t have to be separate from what you love. In fact, some of the most meaningful change happens when…
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Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
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March 8, 2025 McLean Melody had another amazing performance at Brightview Senior Center this March! The concert included many solos and a few duets. Bringing back a classic, Eileen and Jacob performed You Are The Reason, a beautiful and rhapsodic instrumental piece featuring both the crisp harmony of the piano and the deeply stirring melody…
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Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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February 22, 2025 Mclean Melody had a wonderful performance at the Sunrise of Mclean Village, one of our many frequently visited senior homes. This concert included many solos, duets, and trios performed on various instruments by our members. Ancient Aires & Dances and Boreas were performed by Alexandra, Emily and Stellen, a trio including violin.…
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Concert at Brightway Senior Center for Valentines
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Today I went to perform for Mclean Melody at Brightway Senior Center. The location of this place is in Great Falls, and it was for Valentines Day. This time I played the piece Minuets I and II by Johann Sebastian Bach. It’s a pretty quick and melodic piece and I’m sure the senior citizens loved…
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Congratulations to members of MM receiving the PVSA
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A huge congrats to Charlie, Alison, and Alex for receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2024-2025 year, and April for her outstanding contribution. These awards were well deserved and recognizes the hard work and dedication of the young musicians. They have spent many hours contributing to our community and bringing joy and music…
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Our Lunar New Year’s Performance
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On Saturday, January 25th, McLean Melody held our Lunar New Year performance for 2025. Since many of our players can claim Chinese heritage, we felt it was only right to honor and celebrate this special occasion. We played at Sunrise of McLean Village and performed many traditional pieces. Even if not everyone celebrates this holiday,…
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A Year of Growth, Music, and Community Impact
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This January, we hosted two concerts for our senior audiences. These performances were more than just musical events—they were celebrations of connection and shared memories. While I wasn’t able to attend the performances myself, I’m proud of our group for their flexibility and dedication in adapting to unplanned situations, ensuring the shows went on seamlessly.…
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My Last Concert and My New Piece
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For my last concert I played a duet with my brother called Concertante. It was a pretty fast piece with a lot of staccato but we had practiced a lot so it didn’t really faze us. We did face a bit of trouble, because it turns out everyone had gone to the wrong side of…
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First Performance of 2025
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On January 4th, Mclean Melody had its first concert of 2025. Despite problems with the piano and confusion over performance sites, we persevered through these challenges, leading to a great concert. The concert was eventually held in a charming environment with over 20 audience members, including a large upstair audience we surprisingly later noticed. This…
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Winter Special at Sunrise of McLean Village
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On December 28th, between Christmas and the New Year, Mclean Melody held its final concert of 2024. Our wonderful performance was held at Sunrise of Mclean Village senior center. Performers captivated the audience with pieces from composers like Bach, Mozart, Shostakovich, Debussy, and Rachmaninov along with the holiday classics God Rest Ye Marry, Gentleman, Let…