2015 Education Through Music Children's Benefit Gala Journal

2015 EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CAPITALE, 130 BOWERY NEW YORK, NY

MISSION

Education Through Music (ETM) partners with inner-city schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivation for school, and self-confidence.

VISION

Education Through Music believes: • Every child deserves access to high-quality music education, taught by qualified and well-trained music teachers.

• Music should support learning in other key areas, including math, science, social studies and language arts.

• Engaged parents and school communities are key to the success of students.

BY THE NUMBERS

(2014-2015 statistics) • 20,000 students in NYC schools • 7,000 additional students reached through an ETM Los Angeles affiliate and consulting work • $150 provides one student with a full year of music education • $5,000 provides one class with a full year of music education

2015 Education Through Music

‘ Dear Friends, Tonight we are grateful and honored to have you here as we celebrate our success in bringing music education to thousands of students in New York City. Education Through Music (ETM) is proud to work towards a future where every child has access to quality music education, a goal we could not pursue without your generous support.

We believe that every child deserves to have the magic of music in their lives. Music education goes far beyond mere teaching of the technical skills or providing an after-school program.

ETM strongly believes that music education has the ability to radically improve academic achievement, students’ motivation to learn and explore, and it has an exceptional ability to increase self-confidence and foster creativity.

We would also like to express our gratitude to our long-time supporter and ETM board member Katherine D. Elliott. Ms. Elliott has a long-standing commitment to the arts and education and her work as a board member has been invaluable.

On behalf of the board and staff of Education Through Music, we thank you for joining us in support of the over 20,000 students in the schools we serve.

Katherine Damkohler Michael R. Schaefer Executive Director Chairman of the Board

2015 Education Through Music

‘ Sponsors PREMIER BENEFACTOR Katherine D. Elliott and Richard S. Abramson GRAND BENEFACTOR Andrew J. Malik, Needham & Company LLC BENEFACTOR Benchmark Builders, Inc. Richard Bernstein and Janice Abbott Walter and Katherine Damkohler Rick Dobbis and Mary Ann Koenig Aidan and Edwina Fitzmaurice Jennifer Goff Karen Karlsrud and Raymond Mikulich Merrill DataSite Safra National Bank Michael Schaefer Edmund and Elaine Schroeder Manoj Susarla Universal Music Classics Rob Weisstuch and Faith Glazier

VIP Tickets Thanks to the following for purchasing 2015 VIP tickets: Aly and Shazma Alibhai, Joseph F. McDonald, Ted Moudis, and Martha Weissman.

2015 Education Through Music

‘ Program COCKTAIL RECEPTION STUDENT PERFORMANCES “Dry Your Eyes, Afrika” Conducted by Peter Pauliks “Music Makes Me” Conducted by Jim Papoulis “Heart of the City” Peter Cincotti & ETM Students PETER CINCOTTI PERFORMANCE A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO KATHERINE ELLIOTT LIVE AUCTION AND PADDLE RAISER Sara Friedlander, Christie’s DINNER DESSERT RECEPTION with DJ and Silent Auction

2015 Education Through Music

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6:30 pm Cocktail Reception 7:30 pm Dinner

MENU FIRST COURSE Citrus Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Corn Salsa & Chipotle Pepper

MAIN COURSE Grilled Filet of Beef Roasted Potatoes, Haricots Verts & Fresh Tomato, Salsa Verde

DESSERT BUFFET Mini Ice Cream Cones, Red Velvet Cakes, Carrot Cakes, Lemon Meringue, Pistachio Cakes, Coconut Macaroons, Assorted Mini Cheesecakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Caramel Cake Mini Ice Cream Cones, Lemon Bon Bons, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies

A Special Thank You to

Katherine D. Elliott Katherine D. Elliott is a long-time friend and supporter of Education Through Music. She joined the Board of Directors over 15 years ago. As a board member, Katherine Elliott has been part of a core group of extraordinary individuals, who have helped to bring music education to thousands of children in inner-city schools, tirelessly devoting her time, expertise, and resources to further ETM’s mission.

Ms. Elliott is the retired Chief Operating Officer for Petner Asset Management, LLC, a hedge fund where she specialized in investment management operations. Prior to her work with Petner Asset Management, she was a senior vice president and chief operating officer with the New York investment firm Lynch & Mayer Inc. Ms. Elliott joined the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Board of Trustees in 1996 and is currently serving on the executive committee, the education and appointments committee and the technology committee. She received a BA in Economics in 1966 and was the recipient of alumnae citations in 1991 and 2001 and of an honorary degree in 2008. Ms. Elliott lives in Bronxville, NY, with her partner Richard S. Abramson.

Jim Papoulis This year, Education Through Music commissioned the piece, “Music Makes Me,” by composer Jim Papoulis.

His inspiration for this song came from ETM’s mission to use music as a catalyst to help children succeed in school and in life.

Jim Papoulis composes in many genres and is known for work that combines contemporary, classical, and world sounds. He has made significant contributions to choral music by revitalizing the choral repertoire with songs whose roots are classical and world, with voicing that incorporates lead vocalists with choirs, vocal percussion, and world rhythms. His choral work often is sung from the perspective of the singer, and is constantly inspired by the work he does through the Foundation for Small Voices. He firmly believes that music can heal, educate, celebrate, and empower the lives of children.

Through the Foundation for Small Voices, he has conducted songwriting workshops with choirs from the United States, China, Japan, Tanzania, Mexico, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Haiti, England, Norway, Canada, France, Ireland, Bosnia, Jordan, Australia, Dubai, and Greece. He has worked with choirs and ensembles on all continents and from all walks of life, and has also worked with: Aretha Franklin, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Beyonce, the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, London Boys Choir, London Symphony, Beijing Children’s Choir, Faith Hill, Natalie Cole, Snoop Dogg, Kronos String Quartet, Tokyo String Quartet, Moscow Philharmonic, Portland Symphony, and New World Symphony.

His music has recently been featured at: the Beijing Olympics; Give Us Hope, on permanent exhibit at the 911 Museum in New York; 911 Anniversary Concerts throughout the world, including New York, Moscow, Tokyo, Beijing, London, Oslo, Paris, Shanghai, Rio, Rome, Salzburg, St. Petersburg, Dubai, and Delhi; the 2008 Presidential Inauguaration; the Pope’s nationally televised visit to Yankee Stadium; and the World Cup South Africa, 2010.

Peter Cincotti Peter Cincotti, singer-songwriter-pianist and native New Yorker, began playing piano at the age of three. While in high school, he regularly performed in clubs throughout Manhattan and by the age of 18 was being called “one of the most promising singer-pianists of the next generation” by the New York Times. In 2003, Cincotti’s debut album, produced by the legendary Phil Ramone, reached #1 on the Billboard jazz charts, making Cincotti the youngest artist ever to do so. This led to acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, Paris’ Le’ Olympia, The Montreux Festival (where he won an award in their renown piano competition), London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, and many other prestigious venues around the world. Cincotti made his acting debut in the Kevin Spacey film Beyond the Sea, and also contributed to the film’s soundtrack. He then made a cameo appearance in the blockbuster film Spider-Man 2, and soon after became the face of Ermenegildo Zegna, promoting their 2004/2005 fashion campaign. His original song “December Boys” was featured in the Australian film of the same title, starring Daniel Radcliffe.

In 2006, Cincotti teamed up with 14-time Grammy Award winner, David Foster, to record his first album of all original material for Warner Brothers Records entitled “East Of Angel Town.” His single, “Goodbye Philadelphia,” took the airwaves by storm reaching the Top Ten on radio playlists throughout Europe, and in the Spring of 2009, Cincotti brought the album to the United States by joining the artist Seal on his sold out American tour.

Cincotti currently appears as himself in season three of the award-winning Netflix series, House of Cards, singing a duet with the President himself, Kevin Spacey. In April of 2015, he performed with Sting and Annie Lennox at the Old Vic Theater Gala in a tribute to Mr. Spacey.

Katherine D. Elliott and Richard S. Abramson

Celebrate and thank the staff and teachers of ETM for their tireless efforts on behalf of the children they love and teach.

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Congratulations to Katherine D. Elliott for her dedication and ongoing service to ETM.

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Thank you Kathy Elliott for your unwavering support for Education Through Music these many years.

Your belief in the mission and the positive impact of its programs on the students in ETM partner schools has been a constant in the growth of ETM. We are forever grateful.

Michael Schaefer Chairman, Education Through Music

With deep gratitude to our generous friends for their continuing financial and moral support, and with great admiration for our diligent staffers for their creativity and professionalism, which all together have made ETM a remarkable success in improving the lives of thousands of inner-city children in New York and elsewhere.

Ed and Elaine Schroeder

With thanks and respect to Kathy Elliott, all the members of the ETM Board and the wonderful staff.

Rick Dobbis & Mary Ann Koenig

Many Thanks to

Katherine Elliot for enriching our kids’ lives through the magic of music.

-Richard Bernstein

Thank you Katherine Elliott

for supporting Education Through Music and helping to bring music and success into the lives of children.

Katherine and Walter Damkohler

Aidan & Edwina Fitzmaurice are delighted to be part of ETM. A home filled with music and singing is a joy, a sanctuary and a blessing.

We thank our parents and our children for the music they have brought into our lives.

ETM is a worthy torch-bearer for music education for all children.

Karen Karlsrud and Raymond Mikulich salute all the dedicated teachers and staff that make Education Through Music the success it is today.

Robert Weisstuch and Faith Glazier salute Katherine Elliott for her ongoing support and dedication to providing music education for all children.

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Board of Directors Michael R. Schaefer, Chairman Emily H. Susskind, Vice-Chair Rob Weisstuch, Vice-Chair Katherine D. Elliott, Treasurer Edmund R. Schroeder, Chairman Emeritus Aly Alibhai Joshua Bell Richard Bernstein Rick Dobbis Aidan Fitzmaurice Jennifer M. Goff Victor J. Goldberg Karen M. Karlsrud Matthew F. Knouff Andrew J. Malik Joseph F. McDonald Lori A. Murphy Amie Patel David E. Stiepleman Manoj Susarla Steven J. Williams

Staff Katherine Damkohler, Executive Director Operations & Administration Rainah Berlowitz, Director of Operations Hillary Deutsch, Human Resources & Operations Specialist Lina Li, Bookkeeper Development & Program Evaluation Katherine Canning, Director of Development & Program Evaluation Alison Basford, Development Associate Leslie Gordon, Development Associate Geraldine Inoa, Development Associate Kristen Pappas, Evaluation Manager Marketing & Communications Tim Lemberger, Director of Marketing & Communications Alicia Jensen, Marketing & Communications Associate Diana Spohn Walsh, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Anna Yatskevich, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Programs Peter Pauliks, Director of Programs Nicholas LaFleur, Assistant Program Director Meryl Cullom, Professional Development Manager Katie Masson, Program Associate Steve Cooney, Field Supervisor Elizabeth Melatti, Field Supervisor Deidre Racoma, Field Supervisor David Wilson, Field Supervisor

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