The Bronxville Women's Club, Inc.

A not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization--Serving the community since 1925 in Philanthropy, Community Needs, the Arts, Education including programs on Literature and Writing, and Well Being programs for all ages.

135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708

ph: (914) 337-3252
fax: (914) 337-5722

laurie@bronxvillewomensclub.org

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    • February/March Art Exhibit
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    • March 2, 2012 Coffeehouse
    • March 18 Women's History Month program
  • Past Events
    • Students' Recitals October 23 and December 4
    • November 2: International Food Tasting Event
    • September Art Exhibits
    • January 16 Art Reception
    • Art Exhibits: Beaux Arts Finale 2011
    • MARCIA M. LEE - Woman of the Year Gala
    • September 11 Memorial Program and Concert
    • November 27 Holiday Boutique
  • Photo Gallery
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    • Pictures of the Beaux Arts Exhibit April 2011
    • Bronxville High School Art Exhibit June, 2011
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    • Beaux Arts Finale
    • Twelfth Night at the BWC
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Music

The BWC offers a variety of Music Programs throughout the year.

 

  • Music Appreciation Classes are held monthly and taught by club member  Joyce Balint, a professional musician.
  • A concert series highlighting performances of local children and/or students of members of the Bronxville Women's Club.
  • A professional music series: Midland Music.
  • Family Concerts.
  • Friday Evening Coffee House with Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass, or Golden Oldies.
  • Open dress rehearsals by professional musicians.
  • Bus trips to other venues including an annual trip to Lincoln Center for the American Ballet Theater.

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Midland Music series 2011-2012

(the professional music series of the BWC) 

benefit concert

Sunday, September  11.  3:00 pm

Sunday, January 8, 3:00 pm

     Trio Tartufo.  Jessica Aura Taskov, flute; Veroslav Taskov, oboe; Ilesa Sinkevych, piano.  Jessica and Veroslav Taskov live in Tuckahoe, NY, and plan a delightful concert of French and French-inspired music for all ages for a winter afternoon.  Midland Music is excited to introduce this local, talented ensemble to our neighbors and friends.

Sunday, February 5, 3:00 pm

Yolanda F. Johnson, soprano.   We celebrate Black History Month with a part-         lecture, part-recital program, A Spirituals Experience.  We will explore the emotional, spiritual journey and hidden communication traditional African-American spirituals conveyed for the enslaved Africans in America. 

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OPEN DRESS REHEARSALS

  From time to time, the BWC offers its concert hall to professional  musicians to try out a program before a performance in a major hall or competition.  Call the club or check the website for added rehearsals during the year.

Thursday, November 17.  7:00 pm.  Soprano Yolanda F. Johnson.    A recital of songs celebrating The Four Seasons.



Music Appreciation (always free!)

Learn the what and how’s of music with Joyce Balint.  Live performances, videos, or CD’s provide the music with lively discussion of the periods of music, how to listen to music, rudiments of music theory, composition, and music history to give further enhancement of the listening of music.  No music knowledge necessary.

All classes begin at 11:00 am and last approximately one hour.  No charge.

 Tuesday, October 4               Tuesday, February 7     

  Tuesday, November 1          Tuesday March 6    

 Tuesday, January 3               Tuesday, May 1

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          A Concert to Celebrate               Franz Liszt's 200th Birthday     Sponsored by the Crestwood Music Center.  Click here for more information.

The BWC Coffee House

Sal Casabianca, host

Fridays               8-11 pm

     Bring your friends and enjoy our

     casual, cozy Friday evenings.

     Bronxville's Sal Casabianca--

     guitarist, singer, and songwriter--

     is the director of the series held on  

     the first and third Fridays of every

     month beginning in October.  (click the bl  blue date for more information)

     October  21

     November 4 and 18

     December 2 and 16

     January 20

     February 3 and 17

     March 2 and 15

     April 6 and 20

     May 4 and 18

     June 1 and 15

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Children's Recitals

October 23  December 4   April 22

The Bronxville Women’s Club arranges recitals of local children in our concert hall.  It is our pleasure to give young artists an opportunity to perform in a professional setting.  Concerts begin at 4 pm and last approximately one hour with a reception following. 

New this year:  "Performance in Training" at 3:15 pm. Beginning and Elementary level students will have their own recital as they learn stage deportment and controlling nerves in front of an audience.  These short performances will take place just before the regular Children's Recitals.

Click here to download application form.

Contact us today!
We welcome your questions and queries. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information.

135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708

ph: (914) 337-3252
fax: (914) 337-5722

laurie@bronxvillewomensclub.org