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 White Plains, NY - The Music Conservatory of Westchester’s annual faculty concert series Live on Central is always impressive, but this year they’re taking it up a notch.
The Conservatory has a special series planned in honor of its 80th anniversary milestone starting off with “Time Travel through Music,” featuring June Hyun, violin, and Barbara Podgurski, piano, on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Conservatory’s Helen Demetrios & Michael Stadther Recital Hall.
The 80th anniversary Live on Central season is comprised of two separate series. Stars on Central showcases the artistry of the Conservatory’s expert faculty in interactive, educationally themed performances. Kids on Central concerts, which begin in January, offer children a fun, informative, and hands-on introduction to the musical instrument families.
Of the former, Jean Newton, Dean of Students and Faculty at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, said, "The Conservatory is fortunate to have a wonderful faculty who are active performing artists. Live on Central showcases their talents, opens our doors to the whole community, and gives our students the chance to hear their teachers perform in a concert setting. The series is family-friendly and has the added benefit of an educational component, so audiences learn about the music, the composers, and the rehearsal process."
Tickets for all Live on Central events are $15; $10 for students and senior citizens; and free for Conservatory students and faculty. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at (914) 761-3900 x155. All tickets are held at the door and may be retrieved one half-hour before a concert. Reservations are recommended.
Upcoming concerts in 2009 include:
Stars on Central
Experience the artistry of the Conservatory’s faculty as they perform and share their knowledge and talents.
Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Time Travel through Music
June Hyun, violin
Barbara Podgurski, piano
Duo and trio literature from different periods and nationalities, with a focus on repertoire not often performed.
Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m.
Holiday Jazz
Aaron Flagg, trumpet
Hiroshi Yamazaki, piano
Steve LaSpina, bass
Nick Mangini, drums
Traditional holiday tunes performed in a variety of jazz styles.
In addition to the Live on Central season, the Music Conservatory of Westchester faculty can be heard in four concerts at Grace Church as part of their Noontime Getaway series. The “Downtown Music at Grace” concerts are free, open to the public, and held at Grace Church, 33 Church Street in White Plains, NY. The first performance, “Suite Jazz,” takes place on Wednesday, October 28 at 12:10 p.m. Conservatory faculty members Harold Jones, flute; Irena Portenko, piano; Al Renino, bass; and Nick Mangini, drums; will perform Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio.
The Music Conservatory of Westchester is located at 216 Central Avenue in White Plains, NY. Registration is always open and financial assistance is available for qualifying students. To view their complete 2009/10 Live on Central season, please visit www.musicconservatory.org. Follow the Conservatory on Facebook (Westchester MusicConservatory) and Twitter (@MusicCW) for the latest news and updates.
About the Music Conservatory of Westchester
Founded in 1929, the Music Conservatory of Westchester is a non-profit community music providing music instruction, musical theatre, and music therapy programs for people of all ages and abilities. The Conservatory’s 36,000-square-foot facility in White Plains offers a Recital Hall and 43 acoustically designed classrooms and teaching studios. Their comprehensive programs, which serve 3,700 students annually, include performing ensembles, musicianship classes, student performances, master classes, workshops, and more. All students receive free admission to the Conservatory’s annual series of faculty recitals and children’s concerts. This year, the Conservatory awarded $110,000 in scholarship support and tuition assistance to more than 115 of its students. The Conservatory is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, and is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
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