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Teaching Artists at Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Rehearsal Process for the Academy Music Faculty Chamber Recital
Walking through the halls of the Academy building on Chain Bridge Road, you might hear a myriad of instrument combinations this week. Saxophone and guitar;…
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A Collaborative Adventure: Tips from a Collaborative Pianist
In addition to teaching piano at the Academy, Carol Feather Martin also serves as a collaborative pianist for our student and faculty recitals. In this…
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Four Practice Techniques for Musicians Who Feel “Stuck”
Practice techniques are important strategies to have in your musical “toolbox” when you come across a challenging spot while practicing. Generally, these strategies can help…
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Virginia House Of Delegates Honors MCAA and AFYP
This week, Delegate Kathy Tran presented our Executive Director Mary Lechter with House Resolution 804, in honor of Acting for Young People’s 25th anniversary in 2022. Co-signed by Delegate David Bulova and unanimously approved by the entire House of Delegates, the Resolution highlights AFYP’s long history in the surrounding community, and the even greater impact these…
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MCAA Congratulates GRAMMY Award winner and Instruments in the Attic Recipient Annie Ray
Throughout its existence, Mason Community Arts Academy’s Instruments in the Attic (IiA) Program has had the pleasure of providing recycled instruments to teachers and students in Northern Virginia, the DMV, as well as throughout the United States and abroad, in addition to serving our local community here. Our goal is always to get our inventory…