Friends of Music Concerts

Name: Friends of Music Concerts
Address: Millwood, NY, 10546, US
Telephone: (914) 861-5080
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Friends of Music Concerts is proud to support chamber music performances in Westchester County, NY.

We are a non-profit offering live concerts with world-renowned musicians and we partner with educators to bring professional musicians into schools.

03/03/2025

With the turn of the calendar into the month of spring (at last!), we are eagerly preparing for the first concert of our spring season - mezzo-soprano Megan Moore and pianist Francesco Barfoed, presenting a fascinating program of song, Sunday, March 30, 3 p.m., Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, NY. You are invited to meet the artists at a post-concert reception! More information is here: www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

02/18/2025

We're happy to note that our friends at Westchester Chamber Soloists are having a concert this Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. The program includes Moshman's Prayer for Peace, Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 and Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) with Alan Murray, piano soloist. Please click below for more details

WCS 2024-25 SEASON ! Westchester’s premier chamber orchestra and chamber ensemble network - and the resident orchestra of Sarah Lawrence College - announces its 10-concert 2024-25 Season.ORCHESTRAL SERIES (5 concerts): with 4 returning guest conductors and a diverse array of prominent concerto so...

02/06/2025

Do you love chamber music and want to get more involved in Friends of Music Concerts (FOMC)? Are you fortunate enough to find yourself with more time and capacity to make a difference in your community, want to be involved in a non-profit organization where you can make an impact and have fun? If so, FOMC is looking for individuals as members of its Board of Directors and volunteers and Associates. Please go to https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/join-our-board/ for more information.

02/03/2025

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Congratulations to the Balourdet Quartet, who will be featured on PBS' new series, "Taking Note," about winners of the Avery Fisher Career Grant! Bravo Balourdet!

Taking Note is a new digital series spotlighting rising classical instrumentalists who have received Career Grant Awards from the Avery Fisher Artist Program...

01/24/2025

We are happy to let you know that our friends at Excelsior Symphony Orchestra are performing their Winter Chamber Concert on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m., St. Thomas Church, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Furthermore, our Spring Season rapidly approaches! The first concert is Megan Moore and Francesco Barfoed on Sunday, March 30, 2025. For more information go to

Bringing chamber music concerts and education to Westchester County

01/10/2025

We have received a number of enthusiastic thank-you notes from the students at New Rochelle High School after the Balourdet Quartet spent a day coaching music students under our Partnerships in Education program! To support the program, click here: https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/donations/

Here is just a sample: "It's incredible that we were given the opportunity to have the Balourdet Quartet play at our school. All thanks to the Friends of Music organization!"
"I learned a lot of new techniques as well as practice skills that will help me in the rest of my musical journey."
"It was fascinating to see how professional musicians addressed the issues me and my group couldn't resolve on our own."

THANK YOU! Friends of Music Concerts believes live classical music nourishes the soul and should be accessible to all. We keep our tickets prices moderate, offer free admission to those up to age 18, sponsor Partnerships in Education master classes in the public schools and offer scholarships to two...

01/08/2025

Our Partnerships in Education program began the new year with a terrific day of coaching by the Balourdet Quartet with the students of music teacher Claire Stancarone at New Rochelle High School.

01/06/2025

Friends of Music Concerts acknowledges with sorrow the passing of Nyla J. Isele, a dedicated supporter and board member for many years. A healthcare professional in the areas of nursing and community health, Nyla pursued her love of classical music with regular attendance at the Metropolitan Opera and enthusiastic volunteering with FOMC. Among her many community activities was significant involvement with the Croton Library. We extend condolences to her husband of 55 years, Gerhard, daughters Laura and Janette, and her many relatives and friends. Thank you, Nyla.

12/31/2024

The board and staff of Friends of Music Concerts wish you and your family a wonderful, healthy and happy new year. We hope that 2025 brings you peace, contentment and great music. Our Spring 2025 season features three exceptional concerts all at the family-friendly day and time of Sundays at 3 p.m.:
March 30, 2025 - Megan Moore, mezzo-soprano, and Francesco Barfoed, piano (in photo)
April 6, 2025 - Harmony Zhu, piano
May 4, 2025 – the Jerusalem String Quartet
For more information, go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org. See you in the new year!

12/24/2024

The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends. Our Friends of Music Concerts family is spending this holiday planning not only for the spring concerts but also for the 2025- 2026 season. We are very excited about both as we bring world class chamber ensembles to you at very reasonable prices. As a donor, you become part of our family and know that your support makes a difference. Please put a little green in our holiday by donating HERE: www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

12/20/2024

Our Susan R. Harris Scholarship Fund works with two of Westchester County’s outstanding music schools – the Music Conservatory of Westchester and Hoff-Barthelson Music School -- to provide scholarships to students from underserved communities. The program addresses the challenges faced by our local music schools in providing a superior level of musical education.
Both schools have told us that we have made a difference in the lives of talented music students with limited funds. In recent years, the recipients included a high school-age voice student who hopes to study voice and musical theatre in college, a six-year-old violin student, an 11-year-old violin student and an eight-year-old piano student who is also a choral singer. If you'd like to contribute to the future of classical music, please click on https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/donations/ and thank you!

12/03/2024

Today -- Giving Tuesday -- is also a time to say thank you to our dedicated family of donors that support the Friends of Music Concerts (FOMC) performances and the larger audience that comes to our concerts. You make a difference and we look to your generosity to continue our programs in the future by donating at https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/donations/.
On behalf of the many students age 18 and under who attend our concerts for free or the multitude of music students who benefit from our Partnerships in Education program that brings professional chamber music ensembles into public schools, we say thank you.
Thank you, also, for supporting the FOMC Susan R. Harris Scholarship Fund, which provides assistance to students from underserved communities in need of financial aid for classical music studies at the Music Conservatory of Westchester and the Hoff-Barthelson Music School.
Thank you to our donor family. Please consider a Giving Tuesday gift.

11/26/2024

For over 30 years, the Friends of Music (FOMC)’s’ Partnerships in Education residency program has not only enriched the music programs of many school districts at no cost to the schools, but has also helped create future generations of classical music lovers and life-long supporters of the arts. Please note that Giving Tuesday is next week, Dec. 3. Your donation will help ensure that our program continues for the next 30 years – and beyond.

https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/donations/

11/07/2024

While we are talking about the peace of mind that beautiful music can bring, we're pleased to inform you that our friends at Bethany Arts Community are presenting the Cassatt String Quartet on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m., at 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY.

Cassatt String Quartet Concert Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Doors at 5PM | Concert Starts at 5:30PM Tickets: Adult – $25 | Student/Senior – $20 Join Bethany […]

11/06/2024

After the stress of Election Day and the election season, here is a musical offering that asks, "Where will I find one peaceful pretty spot where noise is not?" Marc Blitzstein's answer: "Stay in my Arms." Mezzo-soprano Megan Moore and Francesco Barfoed, piano, will open our spring season on March 30, 2025.

Young Concert Artists International Auditions 2020 - Final Round - Winning Performance - Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center, New York CityMegan Moore, mezzo-soprano...

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http://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/

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Here is one minute of the WindSync wind quintet, playing the beautiful "Flora" by Viet Cuong. Come hear the other 89 minutes at 3 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow High School,Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.!

Here is a minute of the Isidore String Quartet rehearsing Mendelssohn's Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44. No. 3. Come to Sleepy Hollow High School at 3 p.m. to hear the other 104 minutes!

Here is a quick bite of our concert artist, Michelle Cann, rehearsing Liszt. Come hear the other 89 minutes in her program at 3 p.m. today at Sleepy Hollow High School ! Tickets: $35, under 18s free: www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

Our young volunteer, Max, talks about why he is with us and loves classical music! If you are interested in volunteering or joining our board, go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org. Thank you - and thanks, Max! Remember, students under 18 are admitted free to our concerts.

Board member and former NYS legislator Sandy Galef (left) and board president Susan Harris (right) express appreciation for Westchester County Executive George Latimer's proclamation recognizing our 70 years of contributions to the arts and culture of the community.

Come on down to Sleepy Hollow HS at 3 pm and hear bass-baritone Joseph Parrish and soprano/pianist Chelsea Guo! Here is Parrish rehearsing "Her Eyes Twin Pools of Mystic Light" by Harry Burleigh.

Friends of Music Concerts VP Keith Austin, at last season's Le Consort concert, explains the advantages of our concert series. This year, give the gift of music. Go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

Who is Seth Jacobs and what does he have to say about Friends of Music Concerts? This holiday season, give the gift of music! A mini subscription is 3 tickets, good at any spring season concert. Go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

Violin maker extraordinaire and rare instrument dealer Christophe Landon brings a Stradivarius for Le Consort's Theotime to try.

Le Consort rehearses one minute of Rameau. Come to Sleepy Hollow High School by 8 pm and hear the rest at tonight's Friends of Music Concerts !

Pierre Miton, baker extraordinaire of Petite Bretagne, is looking forward to Le Consort this Saturday night! For tickets, go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

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Presenting chamber music concerts and supporting music education

Friends of Music Concerts, Inc., is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that for 65 continuous seasons has brought the finest chamber music to Westchester, New York audiences. In an annual six-concert series, it showcases both world-renowned ensembles and distinguished younger artists who illustrate the diversity and fine quality of chamber music today. With its residency program in public schools and free student admission to its concert series, it gives young people in the community enhanced exposure to and appreciation of classical music, with a view toward building audiences for the future.

Performers

Starting with its first sold-out concert in Croton-on-Hudson on March 27, 1954, by the then-fledgling Juilliard String Quartet, each new season has brought to the Friends of Music concert venue an exciting mix of the established and the new. Many groups and artists, such as the Emerson and Tokyo String Quartets, Garrick Ohlsson, Gil Shaham, and Jeremy Denk, have made multiple appearances over the years. Since the 2010-11 season, the series has included a concert by the winner of our Performance Award (which see), presented to a winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions held in New York City. Programs for each concert have been chosen carefully so as to provide overall an eclectic repertoire for Friends of Music’s audiences. In celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2004, the season’s final concert (by the Guarneri String Quartet) included the world premiere of a new string quartet from American composer Richard Danielpour, commissioned by Friends of Music Concerts and now part of the general chamber music repertory.