Category: Past Event

We had a music concert at Brightview Falls church on March 14, 2026. It was my first time being the host of a music concert at a senior residence. At the beginning, I was really nervous. My heart was beating fast and I kept thinking, “What if I forget my lines?” But when I started…

February 28, 2026 At the end of February, Mclean Melody had a wonderful concert at Chesterbrook Residency. This performance included a variety of instruments and pieces. Though we were short on people, our members made the program just as appreciable as any other. To begin, a few soloists took the stage with some lovely classical…

This weekend was Valentine’s Day, and to celebrate, we planned several fun, Valentine’s Day–themed activities for this week’s McLean Melody performance. After all the performers had finished playing, we organized a festive game for the seniors. We handed out maracas and invited everyone to shake them along to the beat of a cheerful Valentine’s Day…

Singing a cheerful ‘Happy Birthday’ song to the elderly!

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…

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…

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…

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…