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4 5 Settlement Music School 110th Anniversary Gala Committee Gala Chairs Ann Marie & Carl Edwards Corporate Tables Chair David Connor Décor Libby S. Harwitz Menu Thanks for the music. Greg & Susan Moore Susan & the Honorable Vincent J. Poppiti Your performance makes us richer. Raffle Matthew J. Solin Staging and Presentation Fred Stein, The Creative Group We are proud supporters of music in our community. Committee At Large Tamika N. Addo-Boateng Bala Cynwyd Charity Connor One Belmont Ave, Suite 105 | 610-668-1658 Ellen S. Friedell Mary Beth Kramer Jennifer Lifsted Molly Mahoney Lynn McCormick Betsy Shrader Steven M. Schultz Joel & Jane Smith VISTBank.com | TompkinsIns.com TompkinsFinancialAdvisors.com

6 7 Settlement Music School Settlement Music School 110th Anniversary Gala 110th Anniversary Gala Welcome to Settlement Music School’s 110th Anniversary Gala! HONOREES

We present to you this evening a celebration of Settlement This Year, We are honored to celebrate three alumni, alumni and recognize the ways Settlement shaped the lives of three esteemed alumni who each Play It Forward: Leonard from three generations, who have made their mark in Mellman, Kevin Eubanks and Harriet Go. philanthropy, music, and education. They have each “played it forward” to make their communities great. Each honoree reflects a unique time in our history, from the 30s, 60s, and 90s (we hope you enjoy the cocktails and décor at the cocktail hour!). Every Settlement alumnus has a unique 1930s 1960s 1990s story to tell, so tonight is only snapshot of the 11 decades that our School has served Philadelphia and the region. Len Mellman Kevin Eubanks Harriet Go Real Estate Internationally Special Education Acclaimed Guitarist Settlement is so much more than a traditional arts education Developer Teacher - it touches some of our most special lives via the Kardon Cen- ter for Arts Therapy and Kaleidoscope Arts Integrated Pre-K programs. More than 300,000 students have studied here since 1908. Under CEO Helen Eaton, Settlement has branched out to connect the arts community in Philadelphia through their work with Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth Artists’ (PMAY) Initiative. Settlement provides financial aid and scholarship assistance of Sponsorships $2 million annually. Your generosity tonight assures that many more generations can share in the legacy of music and arts. DESIGN SPONSOR Thank you for being a part of this event, which will Play it Forward for future students while continuing the commitment Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP to those we serve today. Along with the 110th Gala Committee and the staff of Settlement, we extend our sincerest gratitude and wishes for a very enjoyable evening! WINE SPONSOR Warmest regards, Moore Brothers Wine Company

Ann Marie & Carl Edwards 110 Anniversary Gala Chairs

8 9 Settlement Music School Innovator Tables 110th Anniversary Gala Drexel University Benefactor Tables Visionary Tables Boenning & Scattergood Brown’s Super Stores, Inc. Bank of New York Mellon Bryn Mawr Trust / Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Ernst & Young, LLP Catelli Duo Cozen O’Connor Glenmede Ann Marie & Carl Edwards

Macquarie Investment Management FGS, Inc. Flyers Charities Brian & Melissa Pinheiro FS Investments Margaret F. Goldfarb Reaching Agreement ADR/ Ellen S. & Steven Friedell Iron Stone Strategic Capital Partners Justin P. & Mary Klein Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Moore Brothers Wine Company Susan & The Honorable Vincent J. Poppiti Tompkins VIST Bank Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP

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10 11 Special Benefactors Benefactors Thomas Arnold Michael & Maureen Corrado Ralph & Nané Arpajian David & Monica Deets Beneficial Insurance Services Edith R. Dixon Rhonda S. Chatzkel & Michael Mann Andrew & Ricki Eisenstein David & Charity Connor John A. Fry Gertude McBride & William Allen Eaton Trenya Garner Joseph & Marie Field Nancy Gellman Lori & Thomas Flynn Debbie & Jim Genuardi Gordon B. Fowler, Jr. Steven & Beth Haas Libby S. Harwitz & Dr. Burton Blender Don Haskin & Lynn Martin Haskin, Ph.D. Christopher Healy Wendy Kane & Jeffrey Margolies Jacobs Music Jay & Andrea Lockenour Mary Beth & Scott Kramer Lynn McCormick & Josh Hammond Ann Lebowitz & Mark Steinberger Ania & Chris Mikson Bruce & Robyn Leto Susan & Gregory Moore The Lipstein Family Foundation Michael & Karen Palmieri Clyde & Donna Lowery Daniel Reisman Shawn Lytle Bruce Rosenfield & Bonnie Brier Philip N. & Joan Russo Brian & Victoria Rothenberg Michael & Linda Semes Harold Scattergood Joel & Jane Smith Steve Schultz Edward L. & Gail W. Snitzer Fred & Abbie Stein Baird & Anne Standish Univest Banking, Insurance, Investments TD Bank Peg & Ralph Wellington Jeannine & David Webber White and Williams LLP

12 13 Patrons Subscribers Roger & Meg Berlin Constance Benoliel-Rock Graham Brent & Karen Miller Noel & Sharon Boothe Gary Bridges & Deborah Goldblum Leah Mellman Bowes Matt Cunniff Luther W. Brady Dr. Nancy Broz & Dr. Rodney Thomas Kevin & Larae Cunningham Douglas & Meryl Carmel Joanne Fishman Terry Champion Susan L. Freeman Guissou Dabiri & John Emery Adele Greenspun Claire N. Dale Belinda L. Hull Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dale Richard & Sonja Irwin Albert & JoAnne DiSanto Juliette Kang & Thomas Kraines Mary H. Dunn Michael MacNeal Helen S. Eaton & Guillaume Combet MRA Group Dr. Gordon & Stella Fink Ned Scharff Barbara Freed & Alan Mittelman Anne S. Tobey & Peter J. Schoenbach Deborah Glass Paul & Barbara Schraeder Karen Gurmankin Susan & Bruce Shapiro Kristin Hammersmith, MD & Douglas Brand Paul & Melanie Snitzer Amy & Brad Hughart Michael & Katherine Soulé Judith & Richard Hurtig Konnie & Paul Stark Marlyn & John Kalitan Roger & Valerie Wood

14 15 Subscribers, continued Young Friends Elaine Wolk Kaufman Tamika N. & Kobby Addo-Boateng Wilfred & Shellie Klein Nate Bronstein & Amy Liedy Jeff Levinsohn & Erica Gloss Claudia McBride Combet Molly Mahoney & David Breiner Ethan & Kristen R. Dennis Carolyn & Bill Marconi Victoria & Daniel Edwards Pete Maruca and Cricket Brosius Mimi & Nicholas Fox Dr. Alexander & Elizabeth McKinley Regina Haigh & Al Carabello James McKinley & Rosemary Kait Jennifer & Zach Shaw George & Lynette McNeal Matthew J. Solin Eileen & Marc Mellman Elizabeth Hanna Robinson Contributors Les Rosenwinkel Forest Britt Kyle Ruffin & Fred Weiss Mary L. Goldman Alexandra Samuels & Peter Kohn Fredda L. Segal Amelia Schmertz & Francesco Cerrai M. Kathryn Taylor & Jon Sprogell Jody Piltz Seymour, MD & Barry Seymour Shelley & David Shaw Betsy Shrader Fred Snitzer Lori & Gerad Thorell Mark and lori wagner Sharlyn Mellman Weitz

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First Course The Joseph Sudler Orchestra Lola Rose, Mizuna, Spinach Salad with Fuji Apple, Goat Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Walnuts, Citrus Vinaigrette Featured Student Performances Helen K. Schwartz Advanced Study Jazz Ensemble Duet Entrée Coached by Tony Miceli Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with New York Strip Steak, Olivia Hughart, saxophone Wild Mushroom Ragout, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots, Romanesco, Wilted Spinach Micah Graves, piano Johan Patrick Moran, double bass Julian Miltengberger, percussion Trio of Mini Desserts Chocolate Raspberry Chambord Torte Dallas Noble, violin Bing Cherry Cheesecake, Chantilly Cream Tzu Hwa Ho, accompanist Ms. Noble’s teachers are Lee Snyder and Hirono Oka Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte, Macerated Raspberry, Salted Caramel, Fresh Raspberry Garnish Performing during Cocktail Hour: Specialty Cocktails Trimingham Chamber Ensemble 1930s: The Bee’s Knees Coached by Thomas Meany 1960s: Bourbon Manhattan 1990s: Cosmopolitan Hannah Kaiser, flute Kintan Silvany, harp Wine Touraine Domaine de la Potine (2016) Tatiana Maxwell, guitar Miro Raj, violin Ventoux Rosé Le Petit Tour Domaine du Colibri (2017) Michala Chaney, piano Côtes Catalanes Rouge L’Effet Papillon M. & S. Gallet (2016) Haley Rasmussen, cello Reception wine: Elena Osipov, flute Crémant d’Alsace Domaine Barmès-Buecher (2015)

The Performance Page is sponsored by Orion G.C 18 19 Yesterday Today Founded in 1908, Settlement Music School began as in Financial Aid Awarded Annually the music program of the College Settlement in $2 Million Philadelphia’s Southwark section offering services to 300,000 Students and Alumni newly arrived immigrants in the community. 10,000 Weekly Services The music program grew rapidly from volunteers 250 Free Performances Every Year offering piano lessons for a nickel to a full program of instruction in all musical instruments taught by 225 Degreed Faculty professionals, including several members of the More than Community Partnerships Philadelphia Orchestra. 50 6 Community Branches By 1914, Settlement was incorporated as an independent community school of the arts. The current Mary Louise 1 Incredible Settlement Family Curtis Branch building was built in 1917. In the 1940s and ‘50s, Settlement experimented with Extraordinary programs for students of all ages, remote satellite and branch locations, and by 1960 had interests, and backgrounds, including: established the Germantown and Northeast (later the Kardon-Northeast) branches. Children’s Music Playshop for Children, Kaleidoscope Arts-Integrated Preschool, and Kaleidoscope Plus Arts In the 1970s, Settlement undertook an ambitious After-School Program for our youngest students. program of education and therapy in music and dance for disabled children and adults, and in the mid-1980s Children’s Music Workshop, Creative Movement and incorporated the Kardon Institute as a separate, allied Dance, the Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir, Individual institution. Kardon later spun off into an independent Instruction, Ensemble Programs, and Advanced Study for organization, and upon the Institute’s closing in 2014, children and teens. Settlement launched its Kardon Center for Arts Therapy. Adults participate in Chamber Music, Individual Lessons, In the late 1980s Settlement merged with the Jenkintown and a wide range of Group Classes. Music School to create a fourth branch (which moved to a brand new facility in 2011 to become the Willow The Kardon Center for Arts Therapy offers Creative Arts Grove Branch) and founded a fifth branch in the Therapy (music, art and dance) for clients of all ages with Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia. special needs. In 2002, Settlement extended its services to students in With the continuing commitment of our students, faculty, Camden, New Jersey. families, and friends, we can’t wait to see what is in store for tomorrow .

The History Pages are sponsored by The History Pages are sponsored by 20 Susan K. Gleeksman Susan K. Gleeksman 21 len mellman The Mellman family of Feltonville thrived on music and theater: mom, Luba Molnar, was a well-known cabaret singer in Philadelphia, and in 1939, 15-year-old Leonard realized he was an actor at heart, kevin eubanks spending Friday evenings in Settle- ment’s drama program, under the direction of Gertrude McBurney. There, he “found magic.” Leonard’s dream of acting was put on hold while he served in World War II. When he returned to the United States, he decided not to continue theater, but rather enroll at Temple University, where he earned a degree in English from the College of Liberal Arts (CLA ’49). Leonard’s younger siblings would follow in his footsteps and begin studying at Settlement, including baby sister Leah, who would, at a very young age, become recognized as a piano prodigy and ultimately graduate from the Curtis Institute of Music. Leonard was on Len mellman harriet go his way to graduate school at Columbia University when his father passed away suddenly, leaving Leonard to take on much more family responsibility. Having put graduate school on the back burner, Leonard took over managing the family business Len, Kevin, and Harriet: you honor us before he took a chance on real estate. by your presence, and by what you have It was at the age of 32 that Leonard made his first property purchase, in what is now called the Fitler Square neighbor- offered the world. hood. Leonard never expected to have a career in real estate development and management, but his entrepreneurship soon became an integral part of the revitalization of Center City Let your spirit inspire us all to Play It Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. in our own lives! “Life leads you down paths you never expected to go,” Forward Len says. Leonard became a member of the Mary Louise Curtis Branch Ellen S. & Steven Friedell Board in 1976 and remains an active emeritus member of the Central Board of Trustees.

22 23 kevin eubanks harriet go To say music runs in the Born in the Philippines, Harriet Go Eubanks family is an and her family emigrated to the Unit- understatement – ed States in 1982, when Harriet was just six weeks old. Born with congeni- Mom, Vera, is a gospel and clas- tal glaucoma, her family was advised sical pianist and organist with a to seek treatment for her at the Chil- Master’s Degree in music educa- dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia. tion; Vera’s brother, Ray, was a journeyman jazz pianist who re- Harriet grew up in East Falls and at- tended St. Lucy’s Day School for Children with Visual Impair- corded and toured with a number ments. In 7th grade, her music teacher told her she had a “gift of jazz greats and had hit records for music” and suggested to Harriet’s parents that she enroll at of his own. Vera’s sons followed in the family business: they Settlement Music School. all studied at Settlement Music School, where Vera eventually served on the Board. Today, Robin is a trombonist and tenured With the help of financial aid and scholarship awards, Harriet professor at Oberlin College, and Duane has a flourishing ca- and her siblings studied at both the Germantown and Mary reer as a trumpet player and recording artist. It was the violin Louise Curtis branches. With master piano teachers Lois Di- that first captured Kevin’s interest, and he began studying at Domenico and Anne Marie Bedford, Harriet thrived in her Settlement at seven years old. lessons. Kevin’s dream of being the first violinist playing 3rd base for The experience, she says, taught her perseverance, the Philadelphia Phillies soon changed; he moved on to trum- dedication and responsibility. pet before committing to the guitar, which was solidified with his entrance to Berklee College of Music. It was after Berklee, Harriet graduated from Central High School and holds a Bach- when Kevin moved to New York, that his music career took off. elor’s from Temple University and a Master of Education from Kevin has played with some of the greatest jazz musicians – Walden University. She teaches reading and math to students Art Blakey, Slide Hampton, McCoy Tyner, to name just a few – who have learning disabilities in K through 3rd grade at Rich- and soon became the leader of his own group . In 1992, Kevin mond Elementary School. Harriet appreciates and respects her moved to the West Coast to join The Tonight Show Band, and role in the lives of her students today, saying she is grateful in 1995, Kevin became the band’s leader. Assuming the role “to be able to work with young minds and help shape students as Jay Leno’s sidekick, Kevin participated in skits, and his en- to become the best whole person they can be.” Crediting both her teachers throughout her elementary and high school years, gaging personality and musicianship drew attention that led and Settlement faculty as positive role models and mentors, to greater opportunities for playing, composing, and playing it Harriet says they helped influence her to play it forward and forward with volunteerism and education. Kevin stepped down become a teacher herself. from The Tonight Show in 2010. While Harriet no longer studies the piano, today she studies Kevin released his 23rd album, East West Time Line, in 2017, violin, a notoriously difficult instrument to learn. Harriet is which quickly reached #1 on the Jazz Week Radio Chart. A president of the Keystone chapter of the National Federa- strong advocate for music education, Kevin has worked with tion of the Blind of Pennsylvania (NFBP) where she teaches organizations all around the world, including The Thelonious a two-week Braille literacy summer program for blind youth. Monk Institute, Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp, Banff School of Additionally, Harriet volunteers at her local church, leading Fine Arts, Rutgers University and the Charlie Parker School. and organizing arts and crafts workshops throughout the year.

24 25 25+ Years Celebrating 15+ Rae Ann Anderson, Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir Years of Service at Settlement Lynne Budnick-Lennon, Violin We are proud that more than 70 of our faculty Lisa Misook Chae, Piano Members have been teaching at our branches for fifteen Carolyn Ellman, Cello years and more, giving lessons in music, and in life, Ruth (Nan Hee) Hanson, Piano that will not be forgotten. Jody L. Kidwell, Voice Dolly D. Krasnopolsky, Piano 15+ Years Thomas Meany, Flute, & Chamber Music Beth L. Benson, Oboe Ilya Ovrutsky, Flute Fran Berge, Violin, Viola Ardian Cani, Violin 30+ Years Patricia Daniels, Cello & Chamber Music Brian Brown, Tuba Christine Danoff, Cello & Chamber Music Michael Caruso, Piano Daniel Elyar, Violin, Viola James Hensley, Guitar Diane Goldsmith, Piano Rahel Inniger, Piano, Chamber Music Chrysyn Harp, Violin, Viola Russell Klein, Piano Larisa Kifyak, Piano Katherine L. Mallon-Day, Voice Vasiliy Kifyak, Piano Inna Nedorezov, Viola Alexandra Ovrutsky, Piano Martha Glaze-Zook, Children’s Music Workshop & Playshop Susan Rheingans, Voice Lawrence Shusterman, Clarinet, Flute & Saxophone 35+ Years Elisabet Varga, Flute Sidney Curtiss, Chamber Music Guy West, Guitar William Peters, Guitar Linda Reichert, Piano & Chamber Music 20+ Years Jeffrey Uhlig, Piano Stephanie Ben-Salem, Piano Mary C. Willihnganz, Flute Albena Stoykova, Violin Nataly Snipelishsky, Piano 40+ Years Eugene Gelfenson, Piano Olga D. Blumenkrants, Dance Roberto Pace, Composition & Piano Teresa B. Cappello, Piano & Music Therapy Kwang Yu, Cello & Violin Edward P. Golaszewski, Flute, Saxophone & Clarinet Viktor Repik, Violin & Viola William P. Kerrigan, Percussion Adam Bernstein, Piano James Klales, Guitar McEwan Walters, Piano & Organ Jeffrey Reese, Piano Tamara Palmer, Piano Jean Louise Shook, Violin & Chamber Music Irene Pokrovsky, Piano Glenn I. Stanford, Saxophone Joseph Mancuso, Clarinet, Flute, & Saxophone William E. Bonnell, Horn, Trumpet & Tuba 45+ Years Kaye N. Fernandez, Creative Movement & Classical Ballet William S. Cahn, Percussion Monique R. Johnson, Violin, Viola & Orchestra Conductor Sandra Carlock, Piano, Chamber Music Samuel Ruttenberg, Percussion Lois Ann DiDomenico, Piano Larisa Yanovitsky, Piano Eileen Liebowitz, Piano Harue Sato, Piano David E. Shunskis, Piano William A. Riley, Musicianship Lee Snyder, Violin Andreia Torain, Violin & Viola

26 27 Settlement Music School’s Central Board of Trustees Thank you to Ann Marie & Carl Edwards and the Gala Committee! We also congratulate this year’s honorees: Len Mellman, Kevin Eubanks, and Harriet Go.

Ellen S. Friedell, Chair Justin Klein, President Philip N. Russo, Treasurer Ben Auger, Asst. Treasurer Bruce Leto, Secretary Steven N. Haas, Asst. Secretary

Vice Presidents Ralph Arpajian Carolyn Marconi Willow Grove Mary Louise Curtis Amy Hughart Baird Standish Wynnefield Germantown Kyle Ruffin Karen B. Gurmankin Camden Kardon-Northeast Trustees

Malik Brown Donald Haskin James Samaha Rhonda Chatzkel Judith Hurtig Michael Semes David Connor Jeffrey Kallberg Joel Smith Kevin Cunningham Juliette Kang Fred M. Stein Ann Marie Edwards Justin P. Klein Steve Utkus Andrew Eisenstein Lynn McCormick Jeannine Webber Susan Gleeksman Brian Pinheiro

Honorary Vice Chairpersons Honorary Presidents Emeriti Trustees Libby S. Harwitz Peter A. Benoliel Andrea M. Baldeck Leonard Mellman Richard L. Smoot Joseph M. Field Barrie Trimingham Carole Gravagno Counsel Joseph W. Waz, Jr. Edward L. Snitzer Bruce Rosenfield

29 28 MUSIC Mary Louise Curtis MUSIC Germantown ALL ALL Branch Board of Directors TIME Branch Board of Directors TIME

We celebrate our work with Allens Lane Art Center, and we look forward to a fruitful collaboration for many years!

The Mary Louise Curtis Branch Board of Directors would like to acknowledge Eric Anderson for his 31 years of service to Settlement.

He served as Director of the Mary Louise Curtis Branch from 1987-2011 and as Director of the Germantown Branch from 2011-2018.

Eric, thank you for your dedication!

30 31 MUSIC Kardon-Northeast MUSIC Willow Grove ALL ALL Branch Board of Directors TIME Branch Board of Directors TIME Access. Excellence.

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The President and Members of the Willow Grove Board welcome our The Kardon-Northeast Branch amazing new Branch Director, is proud to provide exceptional Kathleen Krull, and eagerly look music, dance, and arts education, in forward to working with her and our addition to transformational creative wonderful Associate Branch arts therapy, to the greater Northeast. Director, Doug Drewes.

32 33 MUSIC Wynnefield MUSIC Camden School of Musical Arts ALL Branch Board of Directors ALL Branch Board of Directors TIME TIME

Congratulations to Settlement Music A WarmWelcome School on the 110th Anniversary from to Emma Coy, our new Branch Director Camden School of Musical Arts Branch Board!

Kyle Ruffin, President from the Wynnefield Branch Marlyn Kalitan, Vice President Board of Directors. Delia Brown, Treasurer Yemele Ayala George Kehner Nancy Broz Natasha Palmer Jacqueline Crisdon Matthew Solin Roy Dawson

34 35 The Wynnefield Branch Board of Directors The Mary Louise Curtis Branch Board of Directors Carolyn Marconi, President Amy Hughart, President Sam Aronson, Vice President Ethan Dennis, Vice President Ann C. Lebowitz, Treasurer Guissou Dabiri, Treasurer Ania Mikson, Secretary David Deets, Secretary

Judson Aaron Barbara Freed Mary Jane Bobyock Sean Kardon Leah Mellman Bowes Libby S. Harwitz Gary Bridges Jeffrey Levinsohn Nate Bronstein Peter Kohn Wesley Broadnax Andrea Lockenour Terry Champion Brian Rothenberg Kim Cooper Jeffrey Margolies Julie H. Chelius Paul Schraeder Jill Fenton Martha Schleifer Diane DiGiacomo Gordon Fink Steven Schultz Trenya Garner Teri Simon Walters Nancy Gellman The Germantown Branch Board of Directors Baird Standish, President The Kardon-Northeast Branch Board of Directors Robert Goldberg, Vice President Michael Soulé, Treasurer Karen B. Gurmankin, President Ken Weiner, Secretary Dan Singleton, Vice President Rebecca Anwar Donald W. Maloney Robert Borenstein, Treasurer Tamika Boateng Les Rosenwinkel Timothy Friel Kathleen Romaniello Graham Brent Gail Tomas Florence Ierardi Betsy Shrader Joanne Fishman Lori Thorell Mary Beth Kramer Joel Smith Susan Freeman Steve Lanciano Meg Sharp Walton Gloria Pugliese The Willow Grove Branch Board of Directors Ralph Arpajian, President Molly Mahoney, Vice President The Camden Branch Board of Directors Louis DePaul, Treasurer Kyle Ruffin, President Wendi Barish, Secretary Marlyn Kalitan, Vice President Delia Brown,Treasurer Carol Etlen Jack A. Rosenbloom A. Bruce Frazier Konnie Stark Yemelé Ayala George Kehner Margaret Griffen Lorelei Krall Toombs Nancy Broz Natasha Palmer Belinda Hull Sharlyn Mellman Weitz Jacqueline Crisdon Matt Solin Roy Dawson, Jr.

36 37 Special Benefactor Special Benefactor

Congratulations to this year’s As a Settlement Honorees, and especially Music School alumnus Leonard Mellman, who introduced (violin), Nané and I are me to Settlement. proud to honor my fellow alumni and to join in support of this extraordinary school.

Ralph E. Arpajian, Esq. President of the Willow Grove Board and Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP

Len is a gentleman and a scholar. He

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In honor of Bob Capanna and all he did Congratulations, Harriet! to advance Settlement’s chamber music facilities and programs.

You are an inspiration to, me, your fellow faculty, and your students!

Susan Rozanski, Principal May the School’s chamber music Richmond Elementary programs continue to thrive for many years to come. Gertrude McBride & William Allen Eaton Joseph & Marie Field

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Thank you, Mark Forchic, the rest of the KNE Settlement Board of Directors, teachers -- especially Caryn Widrick -- We are honored to support the and the amazing staff, for providing our family with musical joy! mission and wonderful work

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We salute Ellen S. Friedell for her exceptional service to Settlement Music School. All who serve We celebrate the Mary Louise Curtis alongside her are inspired by her Branch as a pillar of our Queen Village neighborhood and an important visionary leadership. community partner in music, education and performance opportunities.

May it continue to be a welcoming and inspiring place for one and all.

Ann Lebowitz & Mark Steinberger Phil and Joan Russo

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In honor and thanks for two dear friends,

Bob Capanna and Len Mellman. In honor of my good friend and fellow Union League member Leonard Mellman.

bob Capanna Len Mellman

You make Philadelphia great!

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To Eric Anderson, on the occasion of his retirement:

Bravo, Eric! Your 31 years with the We share Settlement Music School have made an indelible School’s commitment to impression on thousands of families. the arts.

Thank you!

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50 51 Special Benefactor

Congratulations, Kevin! Settlement Music School’s Adult Chamber Players & Adult Orchestra are proud to support the gala and remind everyone that Settlement is not just for kids!

Get started now! Contact Mary Felley at [email protected]. You are an inspiration to us all!

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64 65 Congratulations Eckert Seamans proudly supports Settlement Music School and celebrates all of those who work tirelessly to champion music, dance, to Settlement Music School and arts education in our community. on 110 great years

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66 67 FS Investments proudly supports Settlement Music School and its mission to provide quality music and art education to all, regardless of age, background, ability or economic circumstances.

WALK-IN WEDNESDAY TOURS EACH WEEK Middle & Upper School - 8:30 am • Lower School - 9 am

ANIA MIKSON SVP & Chief HR Officer, FS Investments Trustee, Settlement Music School

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68 69 Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!

To my lifelong friend, Kevin Eubanks…

May your music continue to inspire Real Estate Solutions for Our Future us all!

With love and respect, –Peggy Iron Stone is pleased to support Settlement Music School’s Annual Gala!

Matthew Canno Andrew Eisenstein Jason Friedland Partner Managing Partner Partner [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.iron-stone.com ◆ 215-508-2210 FMC Tower, 2929 Walnut street suite 1540, Philadelphia, PA 19104

70 71 ions lat tu Settlement Music School a on a spectacular Gala gr and to honorees n – Leonard Mellman o – Kevin Eubanks C – Harriet Go for representing generations of alumni who have “played it forward” for their communities

Robyn and Bruce Leto

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GLENSIDE: NORTH WALES: Easton Road & Keswick Avenue Main Street & Elm Avenue 215.884.8410 215.699.3442 Harry M. May, Supervisor Michael J. McDonald, Supervisor

A Family Tradition of Care

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72 73 Susan & the Honorable Vincent J. Poppiti

Measure for measure, we applaud Moore Brothers wines taste better.

Why? » Settlement Music School It starts in the vineyard. We select our wines from artisan, natural, sustainable wine growers with whom we’ve formed for 110 years of long-term, personal relationships.

Unique in the world market, all of our growers’ wines are treated music education. with the respect their work (and your palate) deserve.

Picked up at Cross the Loaded and Delivered to the winery in ocean in a stored into a our stores in refrigerated refrigerated refrigerated refrigerated trucks. container. warehouse. trucks.

Dress warmly when you visit Moore Brothers Wine Company. It’s always 56°!

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74 75 Thank you to the teachers and staff for your dedication and hard work!

Louis Scaglione • President & Music Director

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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra congratulates Settlement Music School for 110 years of outstanding community service in music. We are proud to partner with Settlement through the Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth in advancing the rich opportunities for music education in our city.

www.oriongc.com General program and audition information 610-649-4545 www.pyos.org • 215 545 0502

2017 Award Winner - Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia PA 5533

76 77 “If music be the food of love,

playTwelfth on…” Night, Act 1, Scene, 1 Line 1 by William Shakespeare

Schnader is proud to support and encourage the gift of love generously given for 110 years to the children of the Philadelphia area by the Settlement Music School

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78 79 COMMERCIAL

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1615 N. Delaware Ave. Settlement Music School Philadelphia PA. 19125 and applauds its commitment to providing the highest quality instruction in music and the related arts 215-427-0800

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Non-Discrimination Notice Temple University Hospital does not exclude participation in, and no one is denied the benefits of, the delivery of quality medical care on the basis of race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, color, national origin, physical ability, or source of payment.

Adbook Ad Size: Trim: 5.5”w x 8.5” w Settlement Music School Bleed: 5.75”w x 8.75”h 4C Live: 5.25”w x 8.25”h 80 81 To Ellen Friedell:

Brava on your first year as Board Chair of this wonderful institution!

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Barrie Trimingham FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR LIFE & David Pierson Univest Bank and Trust Co. is an Equal Housing, Opportunity and SBA Preferred Lender

82 83 GFS GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL

NORCROSS FOUNDATION

George E. Norcross III, Executive Chairman Joseph Buckelew, Chairman Michael Tiagwad, President and Chief Executive Officer Jack Tarditi, Managing Director

INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Celebrating the people and events that make our community shine.

DNB First is proud to sponsor the Settlement Music School's Anniversary Gala and to support programs that provide educational opportunities in our communities.

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84 85 Present this coupon at Head House Books to receive your purchase.

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Congratulations to Ellen Friedell on her position as Board Chair of Settlement Music! The Peterman Group is proud to be a Steve Friedell and Ellen Friedell The Levinsohn Family supporter of Settlement Music School! www.petermangrp.com

86 87 THE PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY IS PROUD TO BE AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER SUMMER WITH SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL. PROGRAMS AT ST. PETER’S SCHOOL

WEEKLY SESSIONS June 18 – August 24 Ages 3 to 10 PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIFTH GRADE

Half Day or Full Day programs

Early Arrival/After Care available

215-569-8080 / pcmsconcerts.org 319 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 Photo: PCMS recitalist Christian Poltéra leads a master class at Settlement Music ST. PETER’S SCHOOL School with cellist Zachary Fung accompanied by Tanii-Toda. st-peters-school.org 215-925-3963 BRAVO! We’re Proud to Support Settlement Music School, 110 Years Artfully Enriching our Children, Families & Community.

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88 89 Index Index, continued

A Friends Central School 68 Adult Chamber Players FS Investments 69 Adult Orchestra 53 G Alliance Cancer Specialists 54 Aria Health - Jefferson Health 55 Germantown Branch Board of Directors 31 Arpajian, Ralph and Nané 38 Germantown Friends School 85 Gleeksman, Susan K. B History Pages 20–21 Ballard Spahr 1 Glenmede 3 Bank of New York Mellon 2 Golden Violins 85 Beneficial Bank 56 Goldfarb, Margaret F. 70 Boenning & Scattergood 57 H Brown’s Super Store 58 Bryn Mawr Trust 59 Harwitz, Libby S. & Dr. Burton Blender 42 C Head House Books 86 Camden Branch Board of Directors 35 I Capstone Law 60 Catelli Duo 61 Iron Stone Strategic Capital Partners 71 Chatzkel, Rhonda S. 39 Conner Strong & Buckelew 84 J Cozen O’Conner 62 J2 Design 94 Curtis Institute of Music 63 Jacobs Music Company 43 D K DG3 64 Kardon-Northeast Branch Board of Directors 32 DNB First Bank 84 Kramer, Mary Beth & Scott 44 Drexel University 65 L E LabCorp, Inside Back Cover Eaton, Gertrude & William 40 Lebowitz, Ann & Eckert Seamans 66 Mark Steinberger 46 Ernst & Young, LLP, Back Cover Leto, Bruce & Robyn E. 72 F Levinsohn Family 86 Lipstein Family Foundation 45 Field, Joseph and Marie 41 Financial Graphic Services, Inc. 67 Friedell, Ellen & Steven 22

90 91 Index, continued Index, continued M U

Macquarie 4 Univest Banking, Insurance & Investments 83 Mary Louise Curtis Branch Board of Directors 30 May Funeral Home 73 W Moore Brothers Wine Company 74 Webber, Jeannine & David 52 O White and Williams, LLP 89 Willow Grove Branch Board of Directors 33 O’Mara Meehan Piano Movers 87 Wynnefield Branch Board of Directors 34 Orion G.C. 76 Orion G.C (Performers) 19 P Peterman Group, The 87 Philadelphia Chamber Music Society 88 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 77 Poppiti, Susan & the Honorable Vincent, J. 75 Prudent Management Associates, Inside Front Cover R Rao Group 78 Russo, Phil & Joan 47 S Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis 79 Schultz & Williams 88 Smith, Joel & Jane 48 Snitzer, Edward L. & Gail W. 49 Standish, Baird & Anne 50 Stepnowski Brothers, Inc. 80 St. Peter’s School 89 Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 5 T TD Bank 51 Temple Health 81 Tompkins VIST Bank 6 Trimingham, Barrie & David Pierson 82

92 93 J2 Design celebrates Settlement—today and everyday! Congratulations on 110 remarkable years of providing accessible, creative education for students of all ages and backgrounds. Thank you for all that you do.

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94 LABCORP IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE Settlement Music School

Innovation surrounds us, whether seeking a better solution to make our lives easier, or finding the answer to a question never before posed. LabCorp continues to focus on opportunities to grow, building on past performances to forge a new future. At LabCorp, we are optimistic about the long-term prospects of finding solutions to our customers’ laboratory testing needs, always seeking innovation to enhance services and improve patient care.

©2017 Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings. All Rights Reserved. 16929-0417 Serving communities. Changing lives. What matters to you matters to us. At EY, we’re proud to support Settlement Music School. It’s one of the ways we’re helping to make our community a better place to work and live. © 2016 Ernst© 2016 All & Young LLP. Rights Reserved. 1604-1910704. ED none. A better and brighter future starts with all of us. www.ey.com