- you are invited -

to the memorial service & celebration of life of

CHARLES KAUFMAN

former President & Dean of Mannes School of Music

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 | 3PM The Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12th Street, , NY 10011

Reception to follow at The Ernst C. Stiefel Concert Hall at Arnhold Hall 55 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 CHARLES KAUFMAN 1928 - 2 016

The Mannes School of Music community mourns the death of its former president and dean, Dr. Charles Kaufman.

A legendary educator and leader, Chuck Kaufman joined the Mannes faculty in 1975, becoming president in 1980, dean in 1989 when Mannes merged with , then distinguished professor in 1996, remaining on the Mannes faculty until his retirement in 2002.

A man of letters, savvy, boundless energy, and lion- hearted determination, Chuck Kaufman led Mannes through existential crises, moved it to greatly improved facilities, upgraded the faculty and overall program, secured a brighter future as part of The New School, and inspired generations of professional musicians and music lovers. Simply put, there would be no Mannes today without Dr. Charles Kaufman.

Chuck believed deeply in Mannes, in the important role of music in modern society, and in furthering musicological study and scholarship. To this end, we sincerely hope that you will attend our celebration of Chuck’s life and donate to The Charles Kaufman Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Dr. Kaufman to promote excellence in musicology at Mannes. Contributions can be sent to: The New School - Mannes ATTN: Gift Accounting 79 5th Avenue, 17th Floor New York, NY 10003 Kindly include Charles Kaufman Scholarship Fund at Mannes in the memo section of your check.

For more and to share your memories of Chuck, please visit www.mannesschoolofmusic.wixsite.com/ RememberingDrKaufman About Mannes School of Music

Celebrating its centennial this year, the Mannes School of Music is an iconic music conservatory, internationally recognized for its musical and pedagogical excellence while being deeply committed to developing citizen artists who make the world a better place. Today, Mannes is developing a new reputation as one of the most progressive schools of its kind, thanks to the rapid evolution of its overall curriculum to address the demands of what musicians need to know, understand, and be able to do in the 21st century.

Founded in 1916 by America’s first great violin recitalist and noted educator, , The Mannes School of Music’s distinguished alumni include the 20th century song writing legend Burt Bacharach; the great pianists Richard Goode, Murray Perahia, and Bill Evans; acclaimed conductors Semyon Bychkov, Myung Whun Chung, JoAnn Falletta, and Julius Rudel; music theorist and educator Carl Schachter; path-breaking jazz fusion guitarist Larry Coryell; beloved mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade as well as the newest opera stars of today, Yonghoon Lee, Danielle de Niese, and Nadine Sierra; and Pulitzer Prize winning arts journalist, Tim Page.

This year, The New School’s Mannes, Jazz, and Drama schools merged to form the College of Performing Arts. With each school contributing its unique culture of excellence, the College of Performing Arts creates opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovative education, and world-class performances. As part of this initiative, Mannes has moved into the newly renovated Arnhold Hall in Greenwich Village, a state-of-the-art facility designed especially for the performing arts. Conservatory students experience a supportive and rigorous environment with enhanced opportunities to collaborate with other students at The New School, including those at . In its new location, Mannes will uphold its long-standing tradition of providing access to free and affordable performances for the public.