Category: Past Event

  • More Than Music: Ending the Day with a Birthday Smile

    More Than Music: Ending the Day with a Birthday Smile

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    Aria Liu

    McLean Melody’s most recent performance was fun and enjoyable for the seniors. Each piece was played carefully, and the notes came through clearly. The music sounded pleasant and held everyone’s attention, making the performance a memorable experience. The seniors seemed to enjoy hearing all the different instruments. There were piano, cello, flute, and violin, and…

  • Spreading Holiday Cheer: Volunteering and Christmas Song Guessing Games at Chesterbrook Residences

    Spreading Holiday Cheer: Volunteering and Christmas Song Guessing Games at Chesterbrook Residences

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    Hector Wong

    On December 20th, McLean Melody had the chance to perform to a lovely group of elderly at the Chesterbrook Residences. We started our program with a flow of songs from our performers of all ages, including a lively piano duet, a stunning pipa duet, two beautiful cello performances and multiple amazing classical and modern piano…

  • A Shared Celebration: Volunteering and Rhythm Games at the Senior Center

    A Shared Celebration: Volunteering and Rhythm Games at the Senior Center

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    Aria Liu

    On a recent visit to a BrightView senior living on Dec 13th 2025, our group had the opportunity to share holiday music with residents through a live performance. First, we performed several holiday songs as a small ensemble using piano, viola, and cello. The combination of instruments created a warm and joyful sound that filled…

  • Sharing Music and Thankfulness at Sunrise

    Sharing Music and Thankfulness at Sunrise

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    Oliver
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    It felt like the start of Thanksgiving week. Our music group went to Sunrise to perform, and the whole visit felt full of kindness, warmth, and the spirit of giving. The room was decorated with fall colors—orange, red, and yellow leaves—just like the ones we see on Thanksgiving cards. When we walked in, some seniors…

  • A Small Gift, A Big Moment

    A Small Gift, A Big Moment

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    Aria Liu
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    At our recent performance at Chesterbrook Residences on Nov 8th 2025, something unexpected happened that became one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon.  While one of our musicians was playing, a kind elderly woman quietly stood up from her seat and walked towards the parents and musicians in the room. In her hands…

  • 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…