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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
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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
IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION!\u00a0 SEE FLYER BELOW!\u00a0 PLEASE ASK YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR FOR THE APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES FOR AUDITIONING.<\/h5>\n
YOU MAY ALSO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES USING THE FOLLOWING LINKS:<\/h5>\n

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT CONCERT AND RECEPTION FOLLOWING THE CONCERT<\/h2>\n

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Meetings and Calendar of Events<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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FALL CONCERT – SATURDAY, NOV, 15, 2025, 3:00 p.m. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church<\/em>, 484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, N.Y.<\/h4>\n
Ani Kalayjian, cello<\/em>\u00a0 For more info visit anikalayjian<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n

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HOLIDAY CONCERT – SATURDAY, DEC 06, 2025,\u00a0 2:00 p.m., Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church<\/em>, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River, NY<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Ridgewood Choral<\/strong> (Women In Song and Service Since 1928) a not-for-profit organization, will be our guest performers. Refreshments will follow.<\/h6>\n

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SPRING CONCERT <\/strong>– SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Talented Musical Family will present a Spring Concert<\/p>\n

Dr. Diana Hughes, pianist\u00a0<\/div>\n
Bill Hughes, french horn<\/div>\n
Christina, flute<\/div>\n
Yuri, violist, Boston Symphony<\/div>\n
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SCHOLARSHIP RECITAL<\/strong> -SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026, 3 p.m. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church<\/em>, 484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, N.Y.<\/h4>\n

MMC\u2018s annual Scholarship Recital features Rockland County Scholarship winners.<\/p>\n

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING <\/strong>– May, 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m.\u00a0 New City Library, <\/em>220 N Main St, New City, N.Y.<\/h4>\n

Slate of officers, budget, concert dates and artists for 2026-2027 will be presented.<\/p>\n

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LUNCHEON<\/strong> – June 2, 2026 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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