Celebrating Our Community
A space to share and celebrate the achievements, performances, and milestones of our faculty, students, and alumni. Submitted by our community for our community.
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Browse the latest highlights from our faculty performances, student achievements, and college acceptances.
Recent Highlights
Faculty Performances & News
Our faculty are not only exceptional teachers, they’re working artists with thriving careers on stages around the world. Here’s what they’ve been up to lately.
Graduation
Melanie Riordan & Lotte Crayton
Melanie Riordan & Lotte Crayton
They recently completed their Doctorates of Musical Arts. Melanie teaches violin at MCW and, Lotte is Development Associate, and teaches voice at MCW.
Presentor
Alessandro Ricciarelli
Presentor
Emily Ouellette
Will be presenting at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy Conference in Bologna, Italy this July. Her presentation topic is “First Steps in Exploring Reflexivity and Liminality in Music Therapy Practice Within the Pediatric Hospital Setting.”
Recent Highlights
Student Accomplishments
From competition wins to standout performances, our students continue to amaze us with their talent, dedication, and growth. Here are some of their recent achievements.
Performances Outside of MCW
Elliot Lutz
Elliot was the youngest pianist recently selected to perform for the Gifted Young People’s Recital sponsored by the Leschetizky Association. The event was held March 8th at the Tenri Cultural Center.
High School Acceptances
Doyle Nanduri
Doyle was accepted to The Bronx High School of Science. He studied for a three-hour admissions test, and the hard work paid off!
Musical Award
Daija Cheney
NYSSMA Scores
Daija Cheney
NYSSMA Scores
Samuel Perez
Samuel received an Excellent score for NYSSMA Piano Festival Level 3.
Musical Competitions
Shasha Liu
Shasha got honorable mention at the junior division of Young Pianists Competition hosted by New York State Music Teachers Association. She will play in the award recital at 5:30 pm on June 6, Saturday at Faust Harrison Piano .
Musical Competitions
Olivia Tsuji
Recent Highlights
College Acceptances
We’re bursting with pride as our students take their next big step. Congratulations to our graduates on their well-earned acceptances to outstanding colleges and conservatories across the country.
JUILLIARD SCHOOL
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Accepted into the Bachelor of Music program in Piano Performance with a merit scholarship. We couldn’t be prouder.
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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Accepted into the undergraduate Vocal Performance program. A beautifully earned next chapter.
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Student Name
Accepted into the prestigious contemporary music program with a talent scholarship. Boston, here she comes!
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