Music Conservatory of Westchester Launches 85th Year

The following release is from the Music Conservatory of Westchester:

Music Conservatory of Westchester, a not-for-profit community music school in White Plains, will kick off its 85th year on Friday, Sept. 5 with exciting new offerings .

“First Notes” (Primeras Notas) classes, offered in both English and Spanish, give babies and toddlers a wonderful introduction to the world of music with parents accompanying their child as they explore sounds, rhythm and movement in a nurturing environment. The Conservatory is also introducing a Latin Jazz Ensemble, led by new faculty member and noted jazz artist Ed Fast. Ensemble members will play Rhumba, mambo, Afro Cuban 6/8 and other Latin jazz forms. They will also work with traditional instruments like conga, bongo, timbale, and clave, and explore the concepts of Latin jazz harmony, voicing, bass function, and improvisation.

A new Songwriting Workshop will be offered for aspiring singer/songwriters, guitarists, pianists or any instrumentalist interested in composing songs. Group guitar and keyboard classes will be offered for teens and adults. Their Saturday Musical Theatre class for youth will present two full-length productions of musicals for the very first time, and there will be a new Acting for Singers class for teens and adults.

All are welcome daily from Sept. 6-13 for community open house, where prospective students can tour the facility, observe classes and meet faculty. To learn more about the open house, the fall semester, or to visit the Conservatory at its 216 Central Avenue, White Plains location, contact info@musiced.org or call (914) 761-3900. You may also visit them on their new website – www.musicconservatory.org.