Winter 2014-15
Quarterly news from Education Through Music
Children’s Music Composer Jim Papoulis Composes Piece for 2015 Children’s Benefit Gala The 2015 Education Through At last year’s gala, students want to convey to the world in their Music Children’s Benefit Gala will performed another piece by Papou- song, their answer was very simple: feature the world premiere performed lis, “Oye.” While working in Mexico to listen. The translation of “listen,” or by ETM students of a song written composer Jim Papoulis had the “listen up,” is “Oye.” This seemed like by children’s music composer Jim opportunity to work closely with a wonderful, easy word to sing, and Papoulis. “Music Makes Me,” is a con- young children from economically “Oye” is a result of those experiences. temporary, inspirational composition challenged areas. The children spoke “Music Makes Me” is the first piece that celebrates the benefits of music little English but were easily reached Papoulis has written specifically for education, and how music helps to through the music and rhythms. Education Through Music, and a por- develop children into well-rounded When the composer asked them if tion of royalties from the piece will learners. they had a message that they would go to support ETM partner school programs. Papoulis’ work with Martha Wash earned him two top spots on the Bill- board Dance charts, with “Listen to the People,” and “Feel the World Danc- ing.” Current projects include work with Aretha Franklin, Maroon V, Shania Twain, the Moscow Philharmonic, and the London Philharmonic. This year’s ETM Children’s Benefit Gala will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015, at Capitale in New York City. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: www.ETMonline.org/2015 gala.
Students perform “Oye” by composer Jim Papoulis at the 2014 ETM Children’s Benefit Gala. Papoulis has composed a new song, “Music Makes Me,” that will premier at the 2015 ETM Children’s Benefit Gala .
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Founders Eldon C. Mayer, Jr. Edmund R. Schroeder ETM Associates Hold Administrative Staff Katherine Damkohler Annual Fall Benefit Concert Executive Director The ETM Associates, a group of Rainah Berlowitz Director of Operations young professionals who support Katherine Canning ETM through fundraising events and Director of Development & Program Evaluation Tim Lemberger initiatives, held the third annual fall Director of Marketing & Communications benefit concert at Rough Trade, a Alison Basford record store and nightclub in Wil- Leslie Gordon Geraldine Inoa liamsburg, Brooklyn. The evening Development Associates featured performances by Jennah Sylvia Kollappallil Evaluation Assistant Bell, J Period, and the Dust Rays, and Lina Li raised over $10,000 to support ETM Bookkeeper programs in New York City. Kristen Pappas Evaluation Manager Thanks to the event sponsors and
Program Staff raffle donors: Luke’s Lobster, Sweet Peter Pauliks Green, Slow & Low, Creme Yvette, Director of Programs Between the Bread NYC, Ilegal Mez- Nicholas LaFleur cal, Six Point Brewery, Dos Toros Assistant Program Director Steve Cooney Taqueria, Brooklyn Winery, BAM, Off Meryl Cullom the Wall, Laundry Puppy, Franny’s, Elizabeth Melatti Deidre Racoma Electric Picks, Grain Audio, Massage David Wilson Williamsburg, Verboten and The Field Supervisors Guggenheim Museum. Katie Masson Program Associate To learn more about the Associ-
Board of Directors ates, visit www.ETMonline.org/ Michael R. Schaefer associates. Chairman Right: Attendees enjoyed food, Emily H. Susskind drink, music and fun. Robert A. Weisstuch Bottom right: Jennah Bell performs. Vice-Chairs Photos by Alyssa Blumstein Katherine D. Elliott Treasurer Edmund R. Schroeder Chairman Emeritus Aly Alibhai New ETM Board Member and Joshua Bell Richard Bernstein Advisory Committee Members Rick Dobbis Aidan Fitzmaurice ETM welcomes Aidan Fitzmau- Advisory Committee. Jennifer M. Goff Victor J. Goldberg rice to the Board of Directors. Aidan Gloria Reuben (www.officialglo- Karen M. Karlsrud is a co-founder of Brandtone (www. riareuben.com) has been a friend to Andrew J. Malik brandtone.com) a digital market- ETM for over a decade. Gloria is well- Joseph F. McDonald Lori A. Murphy ing company delivering consumer known as a film and television actress Amie Patel engagement marketing campaigns and is also very active as a recording David E. Stiepleman Manoj Susarla for major household brands. Aidan artist – singing is her first passion. Steven Williams is a lifelong musician from a musical Dante DiLoreto was ETM’s Hon- advisory committee family. oree at the May 2011 Gala and has re- The 5 Browns In addition, Gloria Reuben and mained involved and active with ETM Misha Dichter Dante DiLoreto, both long-time ETM since. Dante is a noted television and Dante DiLoreto supporters who are philanthropically Marilyn Horne film producer known especially for Jane Remer engaged and visible in the entertain- executive producing Glee and Ameri- Gloria Reuben ment community, have joined ETM’s can Horror Story. Thomas Sobol Harold Tanner Education Through Music Newsletter 3
Teacher-Parent Choir Podium Time Takes Off at Bronx PS 91 for ETM Teachers Education Through Music has 37 ers and two parents, but the group Throughout the school year, ETM partner schools—many with at least hopes to attract more parent in- provides professional development one choir, and all with a focus on volvement as the year goes on. to ETM music teachers, including teacher and parent involvement—but As the choir director, Silvernail “Podium Time,” an opportunity for having a choir made up of teachers teaches the parents and teachers music teachers to share best prac- and parents is a first! the same concepts the students are tices and exchange pedagogical ap- Melanie Silvernail, an ETM music learning. She says, “At the beginning proaches under the guidance of ETM teacher at PS 91 in the Bronx, runs of the year, teachers were telling me Program Staff. Music teachers are the choir, which rehearses on Tuesday that they didn’t know half of the mu- invited to present a 15-minute mini afternoons for one hour each week. sical ideas and vocabulary that their lesson to a group of students whom The group is only in its first year students were learning. I thought they have never met, all while being but has already given two concerts. it would be wonderful to not only observed by their colleagues. ETM Silvernail cites principal Ms. Nasjletti teach my students the curriculum program staff members lead group and assistant principal Mr. Caroccio but to also teach the adult choir.” discussions with all teacher partici- as driving forces behind the idea to Some recent songs have included pants at the end of the evening. In get the choir started. Ms. Nasjletti the classic “Lean On Me” and a new addition, each lesson is video taped, has always loved the arts, and at one holiday song that student choirs analyzed, and evaluated to strength- time was even a backup singer for were also singing, called “We Wish en each teacher’s practice. Vanessa Williams, while Mr. Caroc- You a Happy Holiday” cio also sang professionally before Silvernail says that many of the becoming a school administrator. teachers came into the choir say- Silvernail says of the choir’s ing “I’m not a good singer.” She told beginnings, “Ms. Nasjletti thought them, “Join the choir and I’ll prove that teachers needed the ability to you wrong—anyone can improve.” show their artistic sides and came up She reports that after a few months with the idea. Parents got involved of practice, the members have really as a way to become more active in bonded through sharing this musi- the school community.” The choir cal experience and the group is currently consists of thirteen teach- sounding beautiful together! ETM Music Teacher Andrea Palma leads a class of elementary school students through a music lesson as part of ETM’s “Podium Time.” New ETM Board Member and Runners Needed! Advisory Committee Members Run the NYC Marathon and Support ETM Education Through Music has We make fundraising easy for you For more information, or to secured a limited number of spots in by providing you with the tools you sign-up, visit www.ETMonline. the 2015 TCS New York City Mara- need to raise dollars toward your org/marathon. thon, through the Community-Level commitment goal: Charity Program. • Customizable personal fun- Be a part of Team ETM! Run the draising web page to send to TCS New York City Marathon on family and friends. November 1, 2015, and help raise • Fundraising resources money to support education for (sample letters, fundraising disadvantaged children. Each runner ideas, tips, etc.) commits to raising at least $2,500 for • Dedicated staff to provide ETM; this can be satisfied through a professional fundraising guid- combination of personal donations, ance. donations from family and friends, All members of Team ETM will company matching donations and have access to the Tier 1 program of others. NYRR’s Online Training Program. 4 Education Through Music Newsletter ETM Partner School Concerts Bring Holiday Cheer
This holiday season ETM’s partner schools presented winter concerts, showing off their new musical skills to family and their school com- munities. The students had been preparing for the concerts for over two months, and the preparation showed—all songs were performed from memory, and many included multiple dance moves or rhythmic clapping or percussion instrument patterns. The songs ran the style gamut from waltzes to hip hop to polka with many schools singing Students at PS 498 in the Bronx perform for their school’s holiday concert. pieces in both English and Spanish. The students came dressed in their holiday finest; some choruses a Present” had parents and other School, PS 325K, PS 244Q, and PS were a sea of red, white, and green family members laughing out loud 343Q presented equally enthusias- shirts, while others featured sing- at the line “If I can’t have a kitty for a tic programs, and returning schools ers looking spiffy in dresses and present, I will take a chicken.” sounded wonderful as well; all stu- vests and ties. Many songs included Many students who participated dents succeeded in getting us in the handmade props, such as paper gin- in concerts this holiday season holiday spirit! gerbread men and antlers; percus- were singing in a chorus for the Teachers and students alike are sion instruments like rhythm sticks first time this school year, and for looking forward to building on the and jingle bells; and fun costume many, this marked their first experi- skills emphasized in the winter con- items like top hats and silly “mouse ence with music education. That certs to prepare for their spring con- glasses.” these students were able to learn certs in the coming months. We can’t There were definitely some future so quickly speaks both to their hard wait to hear what they have in store! conductors in a few schools’ cho- work in class and to the strength of To schedule a time to visit an ETM ruses—several singers got so caught ETM’s teachers and teacher training partner school and see the music up in the music that they couldn’t program. New ETM Bronx partner program in action, email us at info@ help but wave their arms in time with school PS 89 students seemed to etmonline.org. the beat of the song—and we saw really enjoying singing with teacher some enthusiastic dancers as well! A Khristine Raymond while dancing few songs stood out as real student and clapping in time to the music favorites: “Penguin Polka,” “Blitzen and, for “Penguin Polka,” proudly Boogie,” “Hip Hop Elves,” “Mousie in sporting handmade paper penguin the Snow,” and “I Want to Be an Elf” vests. Other new partner schools left singers smiling, while “A Kitty for PS 91X, PS 109X, PS 179X, PS 369X, PS 531X, Saint Angela Merici Education Through Music Newsletter 5
PS 169 has been an ETM partner school since 2009. PS 357 students show off their dance moves in “A Gift for Santa.” This Bronx school is in its second year as an ETM partner.
PS 72 is in its fifth year as an ETM partner school.
PS 182 is one of 26 ETM partner schools in the Bronx.
A partner school since 2013, MS 566 is one of five middle schools partnering with ETM in 2014-15. 6 Education Through Music Newsletter Annual Fund and Program Supporters ETM thanks the following donors for their generous contributions to our annual fund and to specific program areas between Sep. 1, 2014 and Jan. 20, 2015. If you wish to join this list, please return the enclosed envelope, call 212-972-4788 or visit www. ETMonline.org to donate.
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2015 Education Through Music ‘
Monday, June 8, 2015 6:30 pm
Capitale, 130 Bowery, New York City
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ETMonline.org/2015gala