SUMMER 2019

News from Education Through Music

Quality music education for all children

SOUND-OFF

On Wednesday, June 12, nearly 500 guests attended Imagine: A Gala to Benefit Education Through Music to celebrate ETM’s partner school students and honor Paramount Group, Inc. The event set a new record, raising over $1 million to help ensure that more children have access to quality music education.

ETM Executive Director Penny Swift shared with the crowd, “Thanks to incredible friends and champions like all of you, ETM is bringing music to more of the children who need it most. We’re so grateful to have the support of the community in this room as we continue our work to turn the dream of music education for all children from imagination to reality.”

Paramount Group received the inaugural Ray of Light Award for their commitment to excellence and their philanthropic support, which is breaking down barriers so that children can gain access to high-quality music education. In accepting the honor, Chairman, CEO and President Albert Behler commented, “When Paramount first became involved with ETM in 2013, it was because ETM’s mission aligned closely with our own corporate culture and values. Paramount believes it is important for companies like ours to contribute to society, beyond creating jobs and making money for investors.”

IMAGINE: A Gala To Benefit Education Through Music

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Students from P.S. 154 in Queens perform under the direction of music teacher Tom Carroll.

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Eldon C. Mayer, Jr.Edmund R. Schroeder

Penny Swift, Executive DirectorRainah Berlowitz, Director of Finance & Business OperationsKatherine Canning, Director of Development Leighann Starkey, Director of Evaluation Josephine Winfrey, Director of Human ResourcesSharisse Brannon, Human Resources AssociateTania Chambers, Office AssociateAndrew Francis, Recruiting AssociateKatherine Freedman, Development AssociateLina Li, Finance Associate Amy Lichtenstein, CPA, Finance Manager Mubashir Mohi-ud-Din, Evaluation AssociateLisa Mongillo, Grant WriterDaniel Rader, Creative Marketing AssociateJennifer Williams, Marketing & Communications AssociateKatherine Damkohler, Director, National Activities

Colleen Stewart, Director of ProgramsNicholas LaFleur, Director of Partnership Programs Taione Martinez Assistant Program Director Rachael Carson Naomi L. FernandezJoseph FuscaErin GiacintoKevin Johnson Stephanie Nantell Ulises Solano Instructional Supervisors

Richard Bernstein, ChairmanAly Alibhai, Vice-ChairKatherine D. Elliott, TreasurerEdmund R. Schroeder, Chairman EmeritusJoshua BellWaleed DiabMichael Y. FangAmy FerrisGus FieldMeghan E. GraperMatthew F. KnouffAndrew J. MalikJoseph F. McDonaldBarbara A. MurrayAmie PatelStephen RigoMichael R. SchaeferHeidi StamasDavid E. StieplemanManoj SusarlaEmily H. Susskind Robert A. WeisstuchSteven J. Williams

The 5 Browns Misha Dichter Dante DiLoreto Marilyn Horne Jane Remer Gloria Reuben Harold Tanner

FOUNDERS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

PROGRAM STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Casandra Gilbes, a graduate of an ETM partner school, spoke on how music education and ETM made a significant impact on her life: “Music has been such a big part of my life that I can’t imagine where I’d be today without it. I’m grateful to ETM and to all of you for bringing music into schools like mine. Your generosity continues to provide students like me with wonderful music teachers and mentors. Your support has changed my life, the lives of my friends, and the lives of every student lucky enough to attend a school in partnership with Education Through Music.”

ETM partner school students gave inspiring performances. A string ensemble from Bronx partner school P.S. 91 played for guests as they arrived, the fifth grade band from P.S. 76 in the Bronx brought the audience to their feet with popular songs, “New York, New York” and “Havana,” and the choir from P.S. 154 in Queens serenaded the crowd with “Imagine,” before bringing down the house with their own special version of “Lean on Me.”

The crowd was also treated to a performance by Grammy Award-winner Arturo O’Farrill and his trio.

Richard Bernstein, ETM Board Chairman, highlighted the impact that supporters such as Paramount Group have made possible and outlined ETM’s vision for continued

improvement and growth. He noted, “Just five years ago, ETM was partnering with 28 schools and serving 15,000 children... Tonight, thanks to everyone in this room and our many other supporters, I’m excited to share that this fall, we are projecting to be in 72 schools reaching 37,000 children with quality music education.”

ETM thanks everyone at Paramount Group and all of the event sponsors and attendees for joining in our mission to help children achieve success in school and in life.

Gala Sponsors:PLATINUMCC CapitalKatherine D. Elliott and Richard S. AbramsonParamount Group, Inc.

GOLDRichard Bernstein and Janice AbbottCushman & WakefieldThe Durst OrganizationBen Lambert/Eastdil SecuredGus and Lisa FieldAndrew J. MalikMichael R. Schaefer

SILVERCBREFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, & Jacobson LLPMorgan StanleyDavid StieplemanRobert Weisstuch and Faith Glazier

The Arturo O’Farrill Trio performs.

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Attendees participate in the live auction. A student from P.S. 154 in Queens is all smiles during her performance.

Music teacher Alice Rogers leads the band from P.S. 76 in the Bronx.

ETM Board Chairman Richard Bernstein presents the inaugural Ray of Light Award to Albert Behler, Chairman, CEO and President of Paramount Group, Inc.

Directed by Khristine Raymond, P.S. 91 students perform outside Cipriani 42nd Street.

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Partner School Students Participate in the 2019 ETM Festival

Students from P.S. 103 in the Bronx raise their hands in excitement as they perform.

Flutists from P.S./M.S. 498 perform with their ensemble. Students from P.S. 76 show off their medals.

Thousands of New York City students took to the stage in front of an audience of peers and supporters for the 2019 ETM Festival, which took place over the course of two days in May at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. Among supporters on the opening day of the festival was Miss Universe, Catriona Gray. Miss Universe had recently visited an ETM school to share her own love of singing and encourage students to continue their passions, and came to the festival to show her support for the students.

Students of Education Through Music partner schools performed as part

of the organization’s annual music festival, which showcases the talents and achievements of the students who participate in band, orchestra and chorus.

Featured Ensembles included:

Choir:P.S. 24 (Bronx)P.S. 46 (Bronx)P.S. 72 (Bronx)P.S. 76 (Bronx)P.S. 91 (Bronx)P.S. 103 (Bronx)P.S. 175 (Queens)P.S./M.S. 279 (Bronx)

Band:P.S. 24 (Bronx)P.S. 72 (Bronx)P.S. 76 (Bronx)P.S. 96 (Bronx)P.S. 103 (Bronx)P.S. 195 (Bronx)P.S. 498 (Bronx)

Orchestra:P.S. 91 (Bronx)P.S. 169 (Bronx)St. Ann’s (Manhattan)

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High-fives all around! Miss Universe Catriona Gray celebrates with students.

Music teacher Emily Roman leads the orchestra from the Bronx’s P.S. 169.

The choir from P.S. 72 in the Bronx entertains the crowd. A student from P.S. 24 plays the xylophone as part of the percussion section.

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Teacher Appreciation Night

ETM celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by hosting an Oscar-themed party for all of the wonderful music educators that bring music education to the students of our partner schools. Teachers were treated like Hollywood A-listers as they were

photographed on the red carpet, enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and received swag bags filled with ETM goodies.

Our teachers are at the core of our mission of providing high-quality music education at our partner

schools. They spend countless hours ensuring our students receive the best quality music education possible. We were thrilled to honor them on this special night, as part of our year-round efforts to recognize their hard work.

Recognizing our teaching stars!

ETM staff member Jennifer Williams interviews music teacher Michael Swaby on the red carpet.

Music teacher Alexandra Saraceno and ETM Director of Programs Colleen Stewart celebrate the evening.

ETM Instructional Supervisor Joe Fusca gives out the award for “Best Taste in Lunch Spots” to Max Keisling.

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Allen & Overy LLPAllied WorldLily Auchincloss FoundationNew York City Council Member Diana AyalaBangs-Russell FoundationBettina Baruch FoundationThe Beasley Family FundBooth Ferris FoundationMartha and John William Bradshaw Charitable TrustBrodsky Family FoundationBronx Delegation, New York City CouncilNew York City Council Member Fernando CabreraCMA FoundationColgate-Palmolive CompanyCon EdisonD’Addario Music FoundationDancing Tides FoundationNew York City Council Member Ruben Diaz, Sr.Jean and Louis Dreyfus FoundationThe Max and Victoria Dreyfus FoundationWilliam and Muriel Elliott FoundationFind Your Light FoundationEloise Susanna Gale FoundationNew York City Council Member Vanessa L. GibsonGilder FoundationGKV Charitable FoundationGoldman Sachs Gives

Jerome L. Greene FoundationWilliam Randolph Hearst FoundationNew York State Assembly Speaker Carl HeastieDubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial FundHoulihan LokeyThe Hyde and Watson FoundationJockey Hollow FoundationNew York City Council Speaker Corey JohnsonCarl E. Kessler Family FoundationKinder Morgan FoundationNew York City Council Member Andy KingEmily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld FoundationThe Leir Charitable FoundationsLemberg FoundationNew York State Assembly Member Joseph LentolManhattan Borough President’s Office Community Awards ProgramNew York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-ViveritoThe Pierre and Tana Matisse FoundationMusical Instrument Learning for KidsMontgomery Family FoundationMorgan Stanley Strategy ChallengeThe Music Man FoundationNational Endowment for the ArtsNew York City Department of Cultural AffairsNew York City Department of Education

New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence AwardsNew York State Council on the ArtsNew York State Education DepartmentThe Stavros Niarchos FoundationHenry E. Niles FoundationNew York City Council Member Annabel PalmaNew York State Assembly Member Victor PichardoPine Tree Foundation of New YorkRBC Wealth ManagementRichmond County Savings FoundationRite Aid Foundation KidCentsNew York State Assembly Member Nily RozicRossi Family FoundationMay and Samuel Rudin Family FoundationF.A.O. Schwarz Family FoundationScoob TrustSony Corporation of AmericaSteinway & SonsMichael Tuch FoundationUllmann Family FoundationNew York City Council Member James VaccaLaura B. Vogler FoundationThe Waterwheel FoundationThe Weissman Family FoundationJohn F. Welch Jr. FoundationWellington Shields & Co.Wells Fargo Foundation

Foundation, Corporate & Government Supporters 2017-18 and 2018-19

ETM’s programs are supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

BizDevel Event Supports ETM

BizDevel, a leading Commercial Real Estate think tank, hosted a summer Happy Hour to benefit Education Through Music. Through this and previous events this school year, BizDevel has raised over $11,000 for ETM’s programs.

The festivities were held at the event space of Distech Controls at 5 Penn Plaza with over 200 leaders from the commercial real estate industry in attendance, including those from RXR, Durst, TreeTop Development, Cushman and Wakefield, Cannon Design and many more. Education Through Music especially thanks chair members Ana Tracey Hawkins (CNY

Group), Ashley Sweet (Captivate), and Jen Wallace (nAscent Art) for the successful event.

Event sponsors included: Distech Controls, CNY Group, Captivate, nAscent Art, GF55 Architects, Adler Windows, Matrix Fitness, Splice Design, BNC Insurance, Victory Capital, Wayfinder Property Management, Atlantic Group, Direct Cabinet Sales, KW Commercial, Bank United, WeClean, Gary Gordon Lighting, Wilk Marketing and Communications, World Wide Land Transfer, The Law Office of Joshua D. Spitalnik, and Cloud9Smart.

Group raises over $11,000 to help Education Through Music’s programs

From left, Ashley Sweet of Captivate, Ana Tracey Hawkins of CNY Group and guest celebrate the evening.

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“Music has given me a voice and form of expression that is indescribable and I want to bring light to how beneficial it is to have comprehensive music programs like ETM within schools.”

- ETM alumna Casandra Gilbes