Memorable First Classical Concerts
 
The Westchester Philharmonic presented two interactive young people’s concerts at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College the morning of April 2, Approximately 2,000 area school children (most in grades 3-6) were in attendance at the Philharmonic’s long-running series. For many of the children, several of whom were from Midland, Milton and Osborn Schools, this was their first experience with live classical music in a real concert hall.

Children were simultaneously entertained and educated by “Mr. Smith’s Bowl of Notes”, narrated by Gregory Smith, the award-winning creator of children’s educational programming, and led by guest conductor Mark Mandarano, a graduate of New Rochelle High School who is currently Principal Guest Conductor of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.
Bravo!