Category: Past Event
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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…
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Christmas Special at Chesterbrook Residency
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December 21, 2024 It was a festive morning at the Chesterbrook Residency. Warm, golden lights lit up the spacious room, and our performers were decked out in Santa hats and festive sweaters. The mood was joyous and there was excitement in the air. We wanted to make this performance very special to the seniors, so…
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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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November Concert at Vinson Hall, Mclean
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November 30, 2024 A couple days after Thanksgiving, Mclean Melody held another performance at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. We and the seniors had so much fun sharing Thanksgiving-themed music and more. The bright afternoon light shining through the windows added a festive mood to the atmosphere as the music surrounded us. Some new pieces included…
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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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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…