MCS' Fall Serenade to benefit student scholarships

Outdoors the nip is in the air, but inside the room will be filled with the warmth of classical music when the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint begins its Fall Serenade.

This popular annual event will feature the extraordinary talent of MCS staff. All proceeds will benefit the youth of the community who wish to study at the school. Did you know that each year, the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint gives out over $4,000 in tuition assistance?

Historically, this event has raised a significant portion of those funds.

The Fall Serenade will be held at the Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. The concert is a chance to bask in the musical joy after the performance and enjoy light appetizers and a no-host wine bar. Event tickets are $20.

“A goal this year is to recognize community collaboration. We want to show our appreciation for the partnerships between MCS, various businesses and supporters who have helped us bring music to the many,” Music Conservatory of Sandpoint Board Chair Kathi Samuels said.

Those sponsors include Washington Trust, which is joining with MCS again this year to inspire matching gifts, so donations will be gladly accepted at the Serenade.

In addition, Music Conservatory of Sandpoint officials said the conservatory greatly appreciates donations from dozens of local businesses that contribute to the success of the annual event.

“It takes years to get ready for the big stage, and we mentor students from beginners to precollege music majors,” Samuels said.

“At the serenade, our instructors will perform works by the great masters in support of all our scholarship programs. It’s our annual Fall Serenade and we hope music lovers will come and celebrate our cause!”

For more information about this performance or information about music lessons go to sandpointconservatory.org, or call 208-265-4444.