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The Music Conservatory of Westchester brings live performances and workshops to teachers and students to communicate the joy and power of the arts as well as enhance the curriculum. Specific Programs offered include: Live Performances – Singing Harp focuses on dramatic enactments through mime of folk tales and stories, accompanied by the magical sounds of the harp. History Alive – This program brings various aspects of American history to life through engaging dramatic presentations. The program takes historical figures and breathes life into their stories. Appropriate for grades 4 to 12, and in alignment with New York State Standards for social studies. Workshop Clinics – Hands-on clinics for instrumental students with professional musicians build technical competence and develop artistic expression, such as Sound Production and Breath Control for flutists, and Intro to Jazz Improvisation for budding jazz musicians. Teacher Training – Each summer the Conservatory hosts training for aspiring Music Together teachers to learn this music program for children and their caregivers from birth through 4 years of age. For information, call Music Together International at (800) 728-2692. Introductory Dalcroze Summer Institute – In collaboration with Southern Westchester B.O.C.E.S, this program for classroom and music teachers offers proven Dalcroze techniques as an instruction tool. The program is taught by a certified Dalcroze instructor and can be approved for in-service training credits in some school districts. For information on any of these programs, call Assistant Dean Ruth Matthews at (914) 761-3900 x 142.
Any organization wishing to use the Conservatory Recital Hall and/or studio spaces should contact Office Manager Katie Goulart at (914) 761-3900 ext. 103 or via email at kgoulart@musiced.org for information. |
