The Morning Music Club (MMC) is the oldest music organization in Rockland County. The club was established on January 8, 1924 by a group of professional women musicians in the Nyack area. MMC 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. Read more history about the club here. HISTORY
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Morning Music Club (MMC) has promoted and supported fine music in our community since 1924. This evening marks Morning Music Club’s 72nd Annual Scholarship Recital providing important recognition and encouragement to young artists.
Please join us in celebrating the youth of our community as they perform a musical piece in our annual Scholarship Recital.
Meetings and Calendar of Events
MEMBERSHIP MEETING – TUES, SEPT 17, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Valley Cottage Library, 110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
MEET AND GREET – TUES, SEPT 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. Valley Cottage Library 110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Jacquelyn Drechsler, flute, local artist, teacher and performer. She has performed with small ensemble groups and is a member of the Rockland Symphony.
James Rensink, piano, has performed in all fifty US states and over 25 countries including at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
They will provide entertainment. Guests are welcome!
Noon – Light lunch will be served!
FALL CONCERT – SATURDAY, NOV, 2, 2024, 3:00 p.m., New Hempstead Presbyterian Church, 484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, N.Y.
Albert Ahlf, piano, was a MMC Scholarship winner continuing his education at Ithaca College and Suny Purchase. He has performed in jazz clubs and on Norwegian cruise ships. Albert continues to perform, educate, record and arrange music mostly within the styles of Swing, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, and occasionally Classical!
https://www.albertahlf.com/
HOLIDAY CONCERT – SUNDAY, DEC 15, 2024, 3:00 p.m., Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River, NY
Ridgewood Choral (Women In Song and Service Since 1928) a not-for-profit organization, will be our guest performers. Refreshments will follow.
SPRING CONCERT – SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River, N.Y.
“Stand Partners Ensemble” with Barbara Allen, harp, David Gould, clarinet, and Kathleen Nester, flute. Barbara Allen has been performing with the American Ballet in New York City since 1990. David Gould plays clarinet and bass clarinet with the American Ballet. Kathleen Nester has been a member of the New Jersey Symphony for over 25 years. These three artists have performed with chamber groups and symphonies in prestigious concert halls.
SCHOLARSHIP RECITAL – SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025, 3 p.m. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church, 484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, N.Y.
MMC‘s annual Scholarship Recital features Rockland County Scholarship winners.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING – May, 21, 2025, 10:30 a.m. New City Library, 220 N Main St, New City, N.Y.
Slate of officers, budget, concert dates and artists for 2025-2026 will be presented.
LUNCHEON – June 10, 2025 Location to be determined.
Members are encouraged to bring guests! Fine dining lunch will be served and free valet parking will be provided. Photo albums and memorabilia Entertainment will be provided by a past scholarship winners, Barbara DeDeo (voice), Jon Klibonoff(piano), and Shelby Yamin(violin).
Scholarship Awards
Since 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. Winners are awarded monetary scholarships and are showcased in a public recital. Donations to the scholarship fund are accepted at the door and throughout the year. More information will be forthcoming.
Outreach Program
MMC sponsors special music programs in the community for the young, the elderly and the physically and mentally challenged.
Here is just a sample of how amazing James Rensink from Morning Music Club is. Our residents were spellbound!
Thank you to James Rensink and Liz Van Dyke, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, for collaborating with us and making this event so special!
An Invitation to Join MMC