<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivers School Conservatory]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:12:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 50 Years of Inspiring Musical Excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 30, the Rivers School Conservatory concluded the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary with a free community celebration and concert under the tent on Lank Quadrangle at The Rivers School, attended by nearly 400 guests. This special event brought together current students, professional community members, and returning alumni to celebrate RSC’s legacy of musical excellence. The wide-ranging musical program featured swinging New Orleans jazz along with triumphant music by...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/celebrating-50-years-of-inspiring-musical-excellence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70f7318766cba726b4b6e5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_a1636281268147c4930684726196c1e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_596,h_477,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Performers and Composers Explore Contemporary Music in Annual Seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Rivers School Conservatory (RSC), the annual Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young allows students to immerse themselves in the entire music creation process. For some, that means learning contemporary music written within the last 25 years for the very first time. For others, it means stepping forward as composers, hearing their own work come to life in performance. This year’s Seminar, the 47th in RSC’s history, was defined by both experiences, embodied in the journeys of two...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/young-performers-and-composers-explore-contemporary-music-in-annual-seminar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70f3aad9c2f27b9b12e207</guid><category><![CDATA[Seminar on Contemporary Music]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:04:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_310c5bbccc73436cbbfa9090911c3af3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_534,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSC Alum Matthew Aucoin Returns to Seminar on Contemporary Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young at the Rivers School Conservatory is not just a long-standing annual tradition; it is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young musicians to discover and perform contemporary music. Now in its 47th year, Seminar participants have collectively performed thousands of contemporary works, many of them world-premiered by RSC musicians. The uniqueness of this event, founded by long-time RSC faculty member and former director A. Ramón Rivera, has...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/rsc-alum-matthew-aucoin-returns-to-seminar-on-contemporary-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70ead4db6c19f1c2b987ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Seminar on Contemporary Music]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:27:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_5cd55182f0b145f39465b4e0012670df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Years of Inspiring Musical Excellence at RSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1975, Ethel Bernard was approached by families from Wellesley, Weston, and Wayland about creating a new music school in the area after the New England Conservatory Preparatory School decided to close its satellite location in Wellesley. Ethel found space in the unoccupied former headmaster’s house (now Blackwell House) on the campus of a then all-boys college preparatory school, and The Music School at Rivers opened its doors. In 2008, the school was renamed The Rivers School Conservatory,...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/50-years-of-inspiring-musical-excellence-at-rsc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70e9fe74653e170f8bf10c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:22:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_3f8e046270e147dd8e80863b218421a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening Doors for Music Education: The Power of Philanthropy]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many families, high-quality music education can feel out of reach. RSC is committed to breaking down those barriers, providing financial assistance to approximately 25% of students each year. RSC is deeply grateful for the community of philanthropic supporters who ensure that music remains a source of inspiration and opportunity. Every gift opens doors—expanding access to accomplished faculty, deepening musical exploration, and fostering a lifelong love of music. Donor contributions also...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/opening-doors-for-music-education-the-power-of-philanthropy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70e88a2155f73d880480b4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:17:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_bff557387d654125a0a69ffa686f68a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_942,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rivers School Conservatory hosts sold-out Holiday Pops 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a Saturday night in early December, The Rivers School’s Benson Gymnasium was filled with the sounds of marimba music, musical theater song and dance, big band jazz, and a full symphony providing holiday revelry. While Holiday Pops is a long-standing tradition for RSC, this was the first year that it was held in Benson Gymnasium. The new venue accommodated more than 300 ticket-holders at the sold-out event, which raised money for the RSC Financial Aid Fund. Tables dressed in blue and white...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/the-rivers-school-conservatory-hosts-sold-out-holiday-pops-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70e63510c38ed7f0839a34</guid><category><![CDATA[Holiday Pops]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:06:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_4e4aa1585e64427ab4d24e2b23cd109b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Farny-Webb Teaching Legacy at RSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[If longevity and devotion are measures of a life well spent in music education, then sisters Ethel Farny and Anne Webb have set the bar high at the Rivers School Conservatory (RSC). Between the two, they have guided generations of students, shaped programs, and shared laughter and lessons across nearly four decades of teaching. Farny’s journey began in 1986, when her eldest daughter enrolled at RSC to study piano with A. Ramón Rivera. At the time, Farny was teaching flute elsewhere, but as...]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/the-farny-webb-teaching-legacy-at-rsc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70e048f20e59031dfb74cb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:40:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_1994ec2bab3a494296e4953d00789d47~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSC featured in Wellesley/Weston Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winter 2025/2026 edition of Wellesley/Weston Magazine includes an article about RSC and its relationship to the Rivers School and the greater Boston music community. The article features an interview with Javier Caballero, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and details how the dedicated faculty and programming continue to shape and elevate musical excellence at RSC.   Read the full story here.]]></description><link>https://rscadmin6.wixsite.com/home/post/rsc-featured-in-wellesley-weston-magazine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70b49856f130b2d5eccac0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:33:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3b96e_f9f7a8c23fb2416e9d4fb4fe4b683320~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_828,h_620,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>elobono</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>