Tag: Sunrise of McLean Village
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Where Music Meets Motion and East Meets West
This weekend’s McLean Melody performance on April 4th, 2026 was a fusion of art forms, combining musical talent with high-energy movement. The musicians delivered a heartwarming performance, featuring a vibrant mix of classical and contemporary pieces that brought joy to the audience. The musicians showcased their talents through a variety of instruments, including piano, cello,…
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Sharing our Love and Music at Sunrise of McLean
Singing a cheerful ‘Happy Birthday’ song to the elderly!
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More Than Music: Ending the Day with a Birthday Smile
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…
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Sharing Music and Thankfulness at Sunrise
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…
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A Host’s First Journey
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…
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August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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…
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A Musical Afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence
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…
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Sharing Music and Smiles
As the school year wraps up, we are dreaming of popsicles, pool days, and summer adventures. But for one group of young musicians from Mclean Melody, summer plans include something a little different—and very special: continuing to share the gift of music with senior residents. May 24th, 2025, Mclean Melody had a wonderful performance at…
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April Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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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Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
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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Our Lunar New Year’s Performance
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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Winter Special at Sunrise of McLean Village
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…