New York City Lights up for Music Education

WINTER 2018

News from Education Through Music

New York City Lights Up for Music Education Partner school students and their joy of music-making were prominently featured at two New York City landmarks in December, as one group performed at One World Trade Center whose spire was lit for ETM and others graced billboards in Times Square.

One World Trade Center The spire of the tallest building in the United States glowed ETM’s signature purple the evening of December 12, 2017, thanks to the Durst Organization’s spire lighting con- test, won by Richard Bernstein, Executive Vice Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield and Board Chair of ETM. In addition to lighting the 408-foot tall spire in honor of ETM, The Durst Organization, the real estate giant that operates One World Trade Center, invited Continued on page 2

Above: Choir students from ETM Queens partner school PS 154 perform on the 64th floor of One World Center.

Right: The spire of One World Trade was lit purple to bring attention to Education Through Music, and the need for music education in schools.

Quality music education for all children 2 Education Through Music Newsletter

FOUNDERS Eldon C. Mayer, Jr. Edmund R. Schroeder ETM Lights Up NYC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Continued from front page Katherine Damkohler, Executive Director ETM’s students to perform on the prepare an inspiring performance for Penny Swift, Chief Operating Officer Rainah Berlowitz, Director of Finance 64th floor for the building’s tenants. the One World Trade Center event. & Business Operations Katherine Canning, Director of Development “We are proud to host ETM at One They truly saw how music can have Tim Lemberger, Director of Marketing & World Trade Center,” said Jonathan such a positive impact on the lives Communications Leighann Starkey, Director of Evaluation (Jody) Durst, President of The Durst of so many,” said Carroll. “Further- Josephine Winfrey, Director of Human Resources Organization. “For nearly three de- more, the children were so thrilled Sharisse Brannon, Human Resources Associate Wilmer Diaz, Office Associate cades ETM has been spreading the to represent all of the students who Lina Li, Finance Associate Amy Lichtenstein, CPA, Finance Manager joy of music to New York City’s public have access to Education Through Naomi Podber, Senior Evaluation Associate school children and we are thrilled to Music’s fantastic program throughout Austin Stewart, Marketing & Communications Associate partner with them in the lighting of the city.” Jennifer Swift, Development Associate the spire and are honored that they “It is magnificent to see One Caroline Vigneron, Development Associate are holding a concert for our tenants.” World Trade Center and the support PROGRAM STAFF Students from ETM Queens of The Durst Organization for Educa- Nicholas LaFleur, Deputy Director, Partner School partner school P.S. 154 performed a tion Through Music, as ETM’s mission Programs Meryl Cullom, Professional Development rousing selection of songs, including is so important to our city’s present Specialist - Curriculum and Integration Perfect Winter Day, My Favorite Things and future success in education,” Jeffrey Lipton, Assistant Program Director Deidre Racoma, Assistant Program Director and John Lennon’s Imagine conduct- said Bernstein. “As Board Chair, I am Rachael Carson grateful for the opportunity to spread Brian Frazee ed by music teacher Thomas Carroll. Erin Giacinto After the performance, the students awareness of the organization’s Stephanie Nantell George Nicholson enjoyed refreshments and took in the efforts to provide access to music Alice Rogers breathtaking views stretching as far education to all students.” Ulises Solano Music Teacher Mentors as Westchester, New Jersey and Long Island. Time Square Billboards BOARD OF DIRECTORS “The students in the P.S. 154 Education Through Music’s Richard Bernstein, Chairman Aly Alibhai, Vice-Chair select choir worked incredibly hard to program also received prominent vis- Katherine D. Elliott, Treasurer ibility in Times Square where roughly Edmund R. Schroeder, Chairman Emeritus Joshua Bell one million visitors gathered for New Michael Y. Fang Year’s Eve festivities and the iconic Amy Ferris Gus Field ball drop. The billboards stretched Aidan Fitzmaurice Victor J. Goldberg ten stories above 46th and Broadway Meghan E. Graper and were visible during live telecasts Karen M. Karlsrud Matthew F. Knouff on major networks, including ABC, Andrew J. Malik NBC and CNN as part of their live Joseph F. McDonald Amie Patel special New Year’s Eve broadcast. F. Morgan Rodd, Jr. Morgan Stanley has selected Michael R. Schaefer Heidi Stamas ETM as one of its annual Lights on David E. Stiepleman Manoj Susarla Broadway nonprofit winners for 2018. Emily H. Susskind As part of the program, ETM will be Robert A. Weisstuch Steven J. Williams featured on Morgan Stanley’s video screen in Times Square during the ADVISORY COMMITTEE The 5 Browns month of March. Misha Dichter Dante DiLoreto Marilyn Horne Jane Remer Gloria Reuben Harold Tanner Education Through Music Newsletter 3 Grammy-Nominated Children’s Artists Rally in Support of Education Through Music The 2018 Best of Family Show- spread their message of case at Symphony Space concert, empowerment and social which featured Best Children’s justice to an enthusiastic Album Grammy Award nominees, audience of students. helped raise money for ETM. The “Education Through concert was held in support of ETM Music was excited to be partner schools the day before the involved with such an ex- 60th annual Grammy Awards Cer- ceptional group of Gram- emony. my-nominated and win- This year’s concert featured ning musicians who have performances by the Best Children’s dedicated themselves to Album nominees, Alphabet Rockers, providing children with Gustafer Yellowgold, Justin Roberts music,” said Education and 2018 Grammy-winner Lisa Loeb. Through Music’s Execu- Each donated their performances to tive Director, Kathy Dam- support the music education cause. kohler. “A special thank 2018 Grammy-winner Lisa Loeb performs SiriusXM Kids Place Live host Kenny you to Alphabet Rockers in support of Education Through Music. Curtis emceed the concert. for treating ETM partner The day before the benefit con- school students to an cert, the California-based hip-hop exclusive performance, group Alphabet Rockers paid a spe- and for the support of cial visit to ETM partner school P.S. Just Kidding at Symphony 142 in Lower Manhattan on Friday, Space. It’s so gratifying January 27, where they performed for to see the music industry pre-kindergarten through first grade come together in sup- students. Kaitlin McGraw and Tommy port of ETM’s mission to Shepherd Jr., who started Alphabet ensure every child has Rockers 10 years ago with the idea of music as part of a well- inspiring kids through music, used rounded education.” 2018 Grammy-nominee Alphabet Rockers performed at their hip hop music and dance to ETM partner school P.S. 142 in Manhattan. Photos: @davidandrako Partner School Teacher Wins Amy Ferris Joins 2018 Grammy Music Educator Award Board of Directors Congratulations to Education ETM welcomes Amy Ferris to the Through Music partner school teacher Board of Directors. Melissa Salguero of P.S. 48 in the Ms. Ferris is the Head of Marketing Bronx, the recipient of the 2018 for Apple Music and the iTunes store. Grammy Music Educator Award! Sal- In her role she oversees the global guero was placed by ETM as a general team that is responsible for acquiring music teacher at P.S. 48 in 2010, and and activating new customers. Her has received professional develop- band includes her two boys, Jackson ment support over the years from and James. ETM.

ETM partner school teacher Melissa Salguero with ETM Teacher Mentor Stephanie Nantell. 4 Education Through Music Newsletter Holiday Concerts Give Students And Teachers A Chance To Shine ETM partner school teachers and students spend the first half of the school year learning new skills and preparing performance material for the end of the year holiday concert. The concert gives students the opportunity to perform for their parents who beam with pride as they look on. The programs from this year were outstanding!

Students in grades K-2 from P.S. 483 in the Bronx sing “A Million Little Snowflakes.”

First grade students from P.S. 483 sing “We Will Jingle.” Fifth grade students from P.S. 182 in the Bronx sing “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Second grade students from P.S. 483 come together for a final song. Education Through Music Newsletter 5

Kindergarteners from P.S. 483 sing “Let’s Build a Gingerbread House.”

Second grade students from P.S. 483 sing “My Favorite Things.” The Guitar Club from M.S. 529 in the Bronx performs “Last Christmas.”

Students from M.S. 529 play a Rock and Roll arrangement of “Jolly Old St. Nicholas.” 6 Education Through Music Newsletter Thank You to Our Supporters ETM thanks the following donors for their generous contributions, received between Sep. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017. You can join this list by returning the enclosed envelope, calling 212-972-4788 or visiting ETMonline.org/donate. Daniel Abrams Richard Clucas and Catherine Graetzer Judy Levine Ho Anthony Ahn Beth Blenz-Clucas Camille E. Granato Charitable Fund Eileen and Harvey Lieberman Seth and Meg Akabas Todd Coder Meghan Graper HsiaoLing Lin Qais Alawqati Steven B. 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