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The Morning Music Club (MMC) is the oldest music organization in Rockland County.\u00a0 The club was established on January 8, 1924 by a group of professional women musicians in the Nyack area. \u00a0MMC serves the community culturally, through its Concert Series; educationally, through its Music Scholarship Awards; and charitably; through its Outreach Program. Today, MMC attracts both men and women as members from Rockland and adjacent counties, and includes music lovers and patrons as well as musicians.\u00a0 Read more history about the club here.\u00a0 <\/span>HISTORY<\/a><\/h1>\n
Morning Music Club is a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is also registered with the New York State Charities Bureau.\u00a0 Donations are tax deductable.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
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To Donate Please\u00a0Mail to:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Bernice Rice Gerstein, Treasurer<\/h3>\n

4 Baltic Court<\/h3>\n

New City, New York 10956<\/h3>\n

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Visit our\u00a0Facebook Page<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/morningmusicclub\/<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Morning Music Club is proud to host the West Point Regimental Brass Quintet as our opening concert scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Naurashaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Road, Pearl River, N.Y.<\/p>\n

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LUNCHEON<\/strong> – June\u00a0 2027\u00a0 – Date and Location to be determined.<\/h4>\n

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Scholarship Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0Since 1950 MMC has held annual scholarship auditions for musically talented Rockland County High School seniors who plan to continue their music studies in college or conservatory.\u00a0 Winners are awarded monetary scholarships and are showcased in a public recital. \u00a0Donations to the scholarship fund are accepted at the door and throughout the year.\u00a0 More information will be forthcoming.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Outreach Program<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
MMC sponsors special music programs in the community for the young, the elderly and the physically and mentally challenged.<\/div>\n
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Here is just a sample of how amazing James Rensink from Morning Music Club is. Our residents were spellbound!<\/div>\n
Thank you to James Rensink and Liz Van Dyke, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, for collaborating with us and making this event so special!<\/div>\n

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An Invitation to Join MMC<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Morning Music Club\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0main thrust is to support and promote fine music. \u00a0MMC provides music lovers a venue to enjoy and appreciate professional musicians from Rockland County and the greater NY area. \u00a0Our members provide scholarships to Rockland County High School seniors to further their musical education. \u00a0MMC provides outreach to community charities by sponsoring local musicians to perform. \u00a0MMC Chorus, a volunteer ensemble from our membership also performs for senior centers and nursing homes in the area. Be a part of an organization that makes a difference in our community.\u00a0 Join MMC by completing and mailing the a<\/span><\/strong><\/span>pplication form<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0along with $40 annual dues payable to: \u201cMorning Music Club\u201d, \u00a0Mail to:<\/strong>\u00a0Bernice Rice Gerstein, Treasurer, 4 Baltic Court, New City, New York 10956.<\/h5>\n
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