Category: Past Event

  • Benefits of Music

    Benefits of Music

    Ever since I started listening and playing music, my life has changed. It doesn’t matter if you are listening to lyrical songs or instrumental songs, but they all have significant impacts in your life. Playing the cello and listening to lyrical music has changed a lot in my life, for example, it has improved my…

  • My Experience

    My Experience

    The last time I went to a senior center to perform for them was 10/19, and I went to Chestbrook Residence. This was only my 3rd time going, but I had started to get a feel for it. I chose to play Sonata in C Minor because I was used to that piece, and had…

  • Halloween Performance at McLean Sunrise

    Halloween Performance at McLean Sunrise

    To celebrate Halloween with seniors at McLean sunrise, we hosted our special Halloween-themed performance! We went out with costumes, like TRx, sister bears, a cute fox, a blue whale, Star Wars characters, and even Super Mario. But the real treat was seeing our audience of seniors dressed up, who joyfully trick-or-treated us with candy and…

  • October Concert at Chesterbrook Residences

    October Concert at Chesterbrook Residences

    Our October 19th concert at Chesterbrook Residences was another huge success! Our audience was massive and we nearly ran out of programs! They enjoyed pieces from Scarlatti and Mozart to Chopin and Debussy. The program opened with young virtuosos performing a selection of classical music. Sonatas and other pieces by composers such as Mozart, Bach,…

  • Posters for MM!

    Posters for MM!

    One of my favorite roles at McLean Melody is designing our monthly posters! I love creating these pieces, painting and drawing to capture the spirit of each month. It’s something I look forward to, and I draw inspiration from the seasons and holidays of each month. Here are my posters for August, September, and October!…

  • October Concert at Brightview, Great falls

    October Concert at Brightview, Great falls

    We are waking up to crisp autumn air. It is a perfect time to enjoy the music! The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Claire and Hudson opened the concert on this beautiful season. The powerful lyrics inspire feelings of courage. Claire and her little sister Alice played two adorable duets together which brought us much joy.…

  • My First Mclean Melody Concert

    My First Mclean Melody Concert

    I joined Mclean Melody near the beginning of the summer, and have finally had the great pleasure of performing in a concert at Sunrise! My experience rehearsing and performing has been a blast and I have learned a lot about ensemble playing. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet talented musicians and give back…

  • Concert at Vinson Hall, Mclean

    Concert at Vinson Hall, Mclean

    September 21, 2024 This was our first performance at Vinson Hall, and it is safe to say that we will definitely be coming back! The setup and the entire atmosphere was perfect for our performance and the piano created a warm and rich sound that enveloped the audience in music. The ensembles in this performance…

  • September Concert at Brightview, Great Falls

    September Concert at Brightview, Great Falls

    September 14, 2024 Our performance at Brightview was another success! We have regular performances here, and will be coming back next month too. This time, we heard lots of beautiful solos and ensembles. Some new pieces included It’s a Small World played by Claire and Ethan on the piano and flute. The well-known piece was…

  • August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean

    August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean

    August 24, 2024 Another great performance at Sunrise! Full of musical variety, this performance included lots of piano, violin, and a few beautiful ensembles. This time, Lakeside’s Dream, a whimsical piece, was played by Eileen and Oliver. Their first time playing this piece went very smoothly and they effortlessly weaved together the notes to create…

  • August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls

    August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls

    August 10, 2024 Mclean Melody’s performance at Brightview was very successful! This was our third performance at Brightview and we had many new pieces and ensembles to share. A couple of quartets had last minute adjustments and with only one rehearsal, The Pirates of the Caribbean and Always With Me had to perform. Alex, Charlie,…

  • July Concert at Sunrise,  McLean

    July Concert at Sunrise, McLean

    July 20, 2024 Mclean Melody had yet another successful performance at Sunrise Senior Living, a place we often perform at. Some highlights were the trios and duets that provided a tasteful variety to the experience overall. The Shostakovich Prelude Mvt. 1-3 was played by Preston, Taha and Andrew, who skillfully mastered the techniques and expression…