Music in Chappaqua is located at 225 North Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Today, the school boasts over 250 students and teaches a variety of different instruments to all age groups. In June 2002, Music in Chappaqua opened a beautiful new school in downtown Chappaqua. Each studio in the school is equipped with the best Steinway grand piano and the latest computer hardware, software, and recording equipment available, all designed to enhance the learning process. Private piano, voice and string lessons are offered in the studios or in the comfort of your home. Early childhood music education classes, master classes, performance classes and recitals are also offered at the school.
Founded in 1950 and dedicated to promoting the awareness and appreciation of dance throughout all the communities of Westchester County, New York, the Westchester Ballet Company has become known for excellence in performance and dance education. As The New York Times recently observed, "the company has flourished since 1986 under the artistic direction of Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea."
The Westchester Ballet Company, which celebrated 50 years of dance in the year 2000, is one of the oldest community ballet companies in the United States. In 1950 Iris Merrick, a former student of Michel Fokine and soloist with the English Opera Company, established the Scarborough Children's Ballet Theatre, which officially became known as Westchester Ballet Company in 1954. Over the years Merrick's school developed a fine reputation in the County for artistic discipline and regular professional performances. Under her direction the Company's annual productions of The Nutcracker were staged at the Scarborough School's Beechwood Theatre and at the County Center in White Plains.
The Westchester Ballet Company members may join as student dancers as young as age 8 and progress by audition through the junior company and apprentice levels until they are accepted into the senior company. Training at the Company's school, the Logrea Dance Academy, is rigorous, emphasizing the development of strength and flexibility and the cultivation of artistic expression. Dancers receive instruction in healthy nutrition and safety. Senior company members participate in the nation's most prestigious summer training programs and festivals.
Our annual Nutcracker performance at the Westchester County Center features a cast of over 125 dancers and guest artists, with exquisite choreography, many special effects, and lavish costumes and scenery. Other ballets in the Company's repertoire include Peter and the Wolf, Coppelia, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Pas de Quatre, Les Sylphides, Graduation Ball, and Aurora's Wedding. Our dancers' dedication, discipline, and artistic expression are acclaimed by audiences of all ages. The Company's Board of Directors works closely with the artistic directors to provide Westchester audiences with professionally produced ballet performances at an affordable price, and to offer financial support to County students who seek professional training.
David Markowitz lives and teaches flute in Westchester County, NY. He graduated from Yale University School of Music with a Master of Music degree in flute performance after studying with Ransom Wilson. David's BA from Oberlin College is in Music Theory and History.
Masterclass experience includes performing in the 2000 Julius Baker Flute Masterclasses. He has been teaching privately since 1999 and has also taught at various music schools, including the Mansfield Community School of the Arts (a division of the University of Connecticut) and currently at the Amadeus Conservatory of Music. David's book Tetrachords for Jazz is distributed by Charles Colin Publications. Recent activities include starting the New World Duo (flute and guitar), which performs Latin jazz and other Latin music. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Flute Lessons, hear David play the flute, and more.
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