Notes Newsletter _ Fall 2015

Notes

FALL 2015

The Future Sounds Amazing

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hiladelphia legends Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff joined hundreds of fans of The Sound of Philadelphia and of Settlement Music School on May 6 at Settlement’s 107th Anniversary Gala. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo were on hand to lend support to the Sounds of Young Philadelphia (SYP), a program that provides extra funding and program offerings to students from low- and middle-income families.

Initially funded by a three-year grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, SYP received support from Gala donors to continue the Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, creators of The Sound of Philadelphia, show their support for the program into the current year.

Sounds of Young Philadelphia program at Settlement Music School’s 107th Anniversary Gala.

Individuals made gifts ranging from $125 to support one student’s band “We first offered music technology to show students a coaching, public performances, and college counseling, to different side of music,” says, Karin Orenstein, director of $1,000 to support two students’ financial aid subsidy for an the Wynnefield Branch. “The response was so enthusiastic, entire year of lessons, ensemble classes, and workshops. We and the students created such amazing work, that we knew are grateful to Delaware Investments for committing to a we had to expand the course so the students could dive major sponsorship of the program this year. even deeper into the technology. This type of program is Our SYP students had eventful summers ranging from so important because it fuels creative expression and allows attending an organ camp at the Curtis Institute of Music teens to explore music in a way that is very relevant to how to starting a multi-year summer camp program taking place they consume music with their peers.” in cities all over the country, geared to minority students To support the Sounds of Young Philadelphia program, interested in pursuing MD/PhD programs. please contact Victoria Genuardi Edwards at Auditions were held this fall to add 26 new students to the victoria.edwards@smsmusic.org or 215-320-2693. If you program at all branches. This year, SYP is up and running know of a student who would benefit from this program, with monthly college counseling sessions, a second round please contact Adam Johnston at adam.johnston@smsmusic. of auditions, and a new music technology course, org or 215-320-2681.

MusicLab@Settlement, that developed out of a pilot program offered to SYP students.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The following pages are filled with stories about happenings at our community branches: new program offerings, a major renovation project, accomplishments by our students and faculty, and more. Reading these stories, you get a sense of the energy filling our studios, halls, and lobbies.

As we expand our programming to serve more students and families throughout the city and region, we are so fortunate to do work that touches and enriches the lives of so many people both within the walls of our Settlement branches and far beyond. Many new off-site partnerships have taken shape over the past several months: Settlement is now offering Children’s Music Playshop classes and teacher training workshops through Diversified Community Services, a social-service agency in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia; we are managing the music program at Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia; members of our faculty are teaching and giving pre-concert performances at the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Family Concert series; and we are providing opportunities to children under the care of the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services.

These partnerships are built on the foundation of Settlement’s long history in the community and our role as a leader and as a major resource in helping others to build successful music programs.

With these partnerships springing up all over the city and a wave of national attention focused on Philadelphia, I am pleased to welcome the National Guild for Community Arts Education and its National Conference to Philadelphia this fall. Settlement is a founding member of the National Guild, and I am proud to serve on its Board of Trustees.

The Conference for Community Arts Education is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our city and the communities we serve, to collaborate with peer institutions, and to share knowledge and ideas for educators and administrators from across the country to take back and implement in their own organizations and hometowns.

As part of the fabric of this vibrant arts community, a sector that generates $3.3 billion in economic activity and provides over 40,000 jobs in the greater Philadelphia area, Settlement’s staff is pleased to showcase our School and our extraordinary community of artists and educators. I would also like to recognize that all of the work we do is possible because of our outstanding faculty and the wonderful work they do in bringing music and the arts to the lives of thousands of students every year.

As we continue to work towards better understanding the needs of the students and families we serve throughout the region, I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, and our extraordinary volunteers and Board members to create even more opportunities for access and to build even more innovative programs to bring music to the forefront in Philadelphia.

Warmly,

Helen S. Eaton Executive Director 2

THE LASTING IMPACT OF NIGHTS SPENT SINGING One of Nancy Halpern’s most treasured memories is of performing Mahler’s Second Symphony (“Resurrection”) at the Academy of Music as a singer with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, under the direction of Claudio Abbado. “The critics all said—it just shimmered, and you could hear a pin drop!” That was in 1972, and her time spent singing with the Mendelssohn Club also brought her to Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, and many places in between.

Nancy was a transplant to Philadelphia working in Information technology, in an era where, as a woman, she was a pioneer. She found her home in singing with the Mendelssohn Club and in making glorious music with fellow community singers. She treasured decades of Wednesday nights coming to Settlement Music School’s Mary Louise Curtis Branch in Queen Village. “When things got tight with schedules, between work and personal life, singing was what I held on to—I had to do it! It was where I had a group activity and was part of a team—and it transported me.”

When it came time to consider the legacy she wanted to leave behind to honor the role that music has played in her life, Nancy thought of her Wednesday evenings at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch, and the children she would see in the halls on the way to their lessons. She reached out to Settlement to inquire about making a bequest to support children needing financial aid.

Nancy Halpern was inspired by the students she saw during weekly visits to the Mary Louise Curtis Branch for rehearsals with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia.

With language in place and finalized by her attorney, Nancy is now a member of the Cadenza Society, a growing group of committed supporters who have included Settlement in their estate planning. “Music became a part of my life when I was young and it built me, as a performer and as an audience member.

Settlement Music School is a pure educational experience that children can have access to, and where there are so many opportunities. That is a wonderful thing, and it should always be supported.”

To find out about leaving a legacy through estate planning, please contact Amelia Schmertz, Director of Development, at 215-320-2682 or amelia.schmertz@smsmusic.org.

ALUMNI RECITAL SUSAN DUPONT, MEZZO-SOPRANO SETTLEMENT ALUMNA LEAH MELLMAN BOWES, PIANO A BRAHMS JOURNEY: SONGS OF LOVE AND LOSS Sunday, November 8, 2:00 PM Mellman Recital Hall, Willow Grove Branch SUSAN DUPONT

LEAH MELLMAN BOWES

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Celebrating Arts Education in Philadelphia and Nationwide The 78th Conference for Community Arts Education will be held November 11-14, 2015 at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown, bringing together more than 600 leaders from over 300 community arts education organizations nationwide to explore ways to amplify the impact of arts education, garner greater support for those efforts, and transform our communities for the better.

“We are thrilled to be in Philadelphia for this year’s National Conference for Community Arts Education, and to be able to showcase the remarkably rich and innovative arts education work being done in the area,” says Jonathan Herman, executive director for the National Guild of Community Arts Education. “We could not ask for a community with stronger vision for, commitment to, or impact in providing quality arts education for all, and we can’t wait to share that energy and expertise with the national arts education community. “ Learn more about the conference at www.communityartsed. org, and follow the conference hashtag #ConfCAE for updates via social media.

Executive Director Helen Eaton has been asked to participate and lead a number of panels and discussions throughout the Conference. In addition, Settlement staff will be featured in the following sessions.

The Infinite Possibilities of Change: Spark Innovation at Your Organization Thursday, November 12 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Learn how Settlement is intentionally innovating for growth and expansion through a systemic approach to identifying growth opportunities, designing and launching new concepts, predicting success rates of new offerings, and leveraging investment for further innovation. Settlement’s work with Innosight was featured in the December 2014 issue of the Harvard Business Review.

Strategic Planning and Capitalization Saturday, November 14 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM During a site visit to the Mary Louise Curtis Branch, learn how Settlement’s leadership team crafted a highly successful strategic and capitalization plan that supported its mission and built a stronger balance sheet and discuss how this process can be effective for organizations of all sizes.

Connect with Settlement online!

JOIN THE CONVERSATION @SettlementMusic! www.smsmusic.org

SETTLEMENT AND THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA TEAM UP Settlement Music School faculty will be leading interactive music instruction sessions preceding the Philadelphia Orchestra’s outstanding series of Family Concerts.

“Settlement Music School is excited to bring our special brand of high-quality music education directly to concertgoers of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Family Series,” says Adam Johnston, Settlement’s Community Engagement Manager.

“Our hope is that the connections we foster with these families will create more and better opportunities for children of the region to engage with Settlement, leading to an even more musical Philadelphia.”

The concerts start at 11:30 AM, and the Pre-Concert Adventures will begin approximately one hour before each concert.

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CONCERT DATES October 31st, 2015 December 5th, 2015 February 6th, 2016 March 5th, 2016 April 2nd, 2016

Settlement Music School 2014-2015 Donors Settlement Music School gratefully acknowledges our individual donors for gifts made to the School between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Contributions make possible the nearly $2.3 million in financial aid awards made annually to students in need, and assist with the development and expansion of programs.

VISIONARY CIRCLE

Elaine Wolk Kaufman† Daniel Mines & Liza Somers† Hon. & Mrs. Vincent Poppiti Jeannine D. & David Webber*† John & Brenda Wright*

$75,000 OR MORE

Andrea M. Baldeck, M.D. & William M. Hollis, Jr.*† Estate of Shirley deBobes Braverman Estate of Ellen Cole Miller Joseph & Marie Field*†

TRUSTEE’S CIRCLE $2,500 TO $4,999

NEW CENTURY CIRCLE $25,000 TO $74,999

Ben & Carol Auger*† Estate of Sam & Elaine Lieberman Steven & Ellen Friedell*† H.F. (Gerry) & Marguerite Lenfest Phil & Joan Russo* Barrie Trimingham & David Pierson*† Joseph W. Waz, Jr.*

CHAIR’S CIRCLE $10,000 TO $24,999

Peter A. Benoliel & Willo Carey*† Andrew & Ricki Eisenstein* Judith & Richard Hurtig* Justin P. Klein* Bruce & Robyn Leto*† Leonard Mellman*† Ruthanne & Gary Schlarbaum*† Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Shapiro*† Richard & Amanda Smoot*† Edward & Gail Snitzer*† Matthew M. & Margaret R. Strickler*

Ralph E. & Nané Arpajian*† Dr. Milton Rock & Constance W. Benoliel-Rock Luther W. Brady, M.D.* Deborah Goldblum & Gary Bridges*† Rosalie S. Cohen Patrick P. Coyne, II Gayl Downs* Jerald M. Goodman, Esq.*† Laura & Ben Huggett*† Robert & Arlene Krauss Jeff Levinsohn & Erica Gloss*† Sandy & Gail Lipstein Andrew Lutz Donald W. Maloney M.D.*† Claire McCusker & Jonathan Levy*† George & Lynnette McNeal† Kurt & Mary-Ann Reiss Bernice & Leonard Shapiro Dolores & Bob Siegel Konnie & Paul Stark*† Mark Steinberger & Ann Lebowitz* Kenneth Weiner & Elisabeth Wallace*† Sarah Zimmerman

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE

$5,000 TO $9,999

$1,000 TO $2,499

Anonymous (2) Kevin & Larae Cunningham* Gertrude & William Eaton Helen Eaton & Guillaume Combet†^ Drs. Bruce & Toby Eisenstein† Nancy J. Gellman* Libby S. Harwitz & Dr. Burton Blender*† Karla & Philip Herr Arthur Jasion Juliette Kang & Thomas Kraines*† Donald & Dorothy Kardon*

Anonymous (5) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Anderer† Lorraine Anton† Sam Aronson*† Janet & Jim Averill Deborah Balsham† Leslie Benoliel & Alexander Hamilton† Linda M. & H. Alden Blyth* Lin & James M. Buck, III Rhonda S. Chatzkel* Ian & Marci Comisky† Guissou Dabiri & John Emery*†

Estate of Gordon Podensky William M. Davison, IV Ethan Dennis* Mary Cushing Doherty Dianne & Dave Elderkin June P. Felley Bruce Frazier*† Barbara F. Freed & Alan J. Mittelman*† Susan & Harvey Gleeksman*† Robert B. Goldberg* Jonathan S. Goldstein Lori Griswold* Gni Grossman Beth & Steven Haas*† Donald & Lynn Haskin* Cynthia Reinhold Haterius Deborah Hoffman Amy & Brad Hughart*† Jerry & Raye Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Hratch A. Kasparian Robert E. & Margot W. Keith* Frances & Howard Kellogg Josephine Klein William A. Loeb Drs. Frank & Sally Mallory Susan & Frank Mechura Christopher & Ania Mikson* Greg & Susan Moore† Nicki Nathan Ida Newman Patrick O'Kane & Jane Barry† Oleh J. Plys† Celian B. Putnam David Richman & Janet Perry*† John Ryan & Mary Gregg Gay Scott† Joel F. & Jane Smith* Michael & Kathy Soulé*† Baird Standish*† Abbie & Fred Stein*† Marka G. & Martin P. Stepper†^ Richard & Fen-Ching Wainstein*† Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Roger & Valerie Wood*†

Stanley Wood† Richard C. Woodhams & Kiyoko Takeuti Dan Wynn Gretchen M. Zierolf*

PATRONS $500 to $999

Anonymous (4) Andrew Ackerman* Dr. George E. Allen & Dr. Mildred Thomson*† Eric & Rae Ann Anderson† Robert & Mary Ballard† Wendi Barish* Shirley Brown Dr. Nancy D. Broz* Stephen Busch Helen & Robert Buttel Cathryn Coate & Robert Capanna† Gilbert Carroll Neal & Leslie Carson† George Chacko & Blessy Methikalam† Julie H. Chelius*† David G. Cook Matthew Cunniff Mary Ann & James M. Delaplane*† Keith & Cheryl Donnell*† Elisabeth Doolan Malcolm S. Dorris Mary H. Dunn† Charles & Jane Epstein† Dr. & Mrs. Gordon B. Fink*† Joanne Fishman* Marina Gertsen† Deborah Glass*† Mary L. Goldman Carole & Emilio Gravagno*† Carol Hochstrasser Arthur & Robin Jones Marlyn Kalitan* Sean & Shelley Kardon*

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

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Donald & Gay H. Kimelman Lucinda & Charles Landreth Robert & Leslie LaRocca*† Kevin D. Lawrence Fran & Leon L. Levy Lockenour Household† Molly Mahoney & David M. Breiner* Nancy Marino Pete Maruca Daniel & Melissa Muroff† Clarence Young & Wendy Nickerson Stephen E. & Helen Ockenden Kristin O’Connor† Susan Odessey† Laura Offutt & Steve Fukuchi Sarah & Mike Peterson† Cheryl & James D. Portwood Cathy Rawcliffe* Ann Riggan* Jeannette & Richard Rosen*† Bruce A. Rosenfield, Esq.*† Bernice & J. G. Rubenstein Kyle Ruffin & Fred Weiss* Amelia C. Schmertz & Francesco Cerrai†^ Dean Schneider* Steven Schultz* Elliot D. Schwartz Nathan Schwartz† Joseph J. Shapiro Susan & Bruce Shapiro Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Showler* Emma & Paul Simpson† Fred Snitzer*† Katharine Sokoloff & William B. McLaughlin, III† David V.N. Taylor & Susie Sargent Liz Taylor† Jeremy Tennenbaum† Anne S. Tobey & Peter J. Schoenbach Elaine Markezin & Ross Veltri† Sheila & Herb Weiner Jonathan Weiss & Abigail Wolf† Nancy Wieman* Richard E. & Diane Dalto Woosnam Kathleen Wright† Gail DeVecchis Wygant Sherley Young Vincent K. Young*

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SUPPORTERS $250 TO $499

Anonymous (2) Mark & Vivian Alderfer† Will Anninger† Barbara B. & Theodore R. Aronson Michael & Debbie Bloom Nathan Bronstein* Delia Brown* Michael F. Capuzzi Benita Valente & Anthony Checchia Reginald T. Coleman Carol M. Copland† Sandra Lee Corry Vincent DeFina Carol Dolinskas Joseph P. Dugan, Jr.† Dr. Carol Etlen* Theresa Falgiatore James Mac Farlane Scott Farrington† Judith Finkel Janice Fischer* Jesse Fritz Thomas F. & Ilene Garlin* Elizabeth H. Gemmill Mindy & William Glassman† Jeffrey & Linda Gloss Aurora Vannelli Gold† Harold Golden Jerene V. Good† Margaret Griffen*† David Gubernick MaryFrances M. Hall Rosemary Hanna Kyoko Hayakawa† Ellen Heber Lynn & Steve Hewitt† Barbara A. Heys Sam & Christine Hirzel Robert A. Hoffman & Elizabeth A. Renaud John Hook† Elayne & Barry Howard Lisa Howard Leon Hrebien Tom Hyndman Robert W. Joell† Sandy & Richy Josephs D.P. Kingsley, III Alexandra Samuels & Peter Kohn† Anthony La Creta† Kathy & Bob Laskowski† Richard Lichtenberg† Clyde E. Lowery Marvin Mandel† Drs. Helene & Henry Z. Markus† William Martin Richard K. & Susan Marvin† Drs. Helen & Randy Matthews*† Randolph Matthews

Richard & Gretchen McCann† Tim McGarrity Robert Middleberg & Diane Hershock† Christine Mitses* Tom & Kim Moon Maurice Norman & Sandra Norman Jody & Tom O'Rourke† Marcia & David Paterson Ruth Perlmutter Nicholas N. Price Daniel N. Reisman† Gloria Reisman† James R. Robb* Paul Robinson Joe Ruhl Teresa Saracini Benjamin A. & Paula M. Schachter Walter Schleimer Delores Screws* David Shunskis^ Brian Siegel Teri R. Simon† Dr. Zolton Turi & Adele Slatko Corey R. & Jonne K. Smith Lenora D. Smith Renee Sobel Matt Solin*† Patricia Solin Rayman & Carol Solomon† Christopher & Erica Spangler†^ Laura Sparks William L. Standish Michael Stepnowski Marc W. Stier† Patricia H. Suplee Mark Tashjian Andrew Thatcher Meryle & David Twersky*† Barbara Valeno Meg Sharp Walton* Kathleen & Richard Watson Elizabeth A. & Bruce B. Wilson

FRIENDS $100 TO $249

Anonymous (13) Jay & Susan Allen Ki-Ho An† Alan E. Ankeny Kristina & John Antoniades† Benjamin A. April Clara Armstrong Natalie Aronson† Sheryl E. Ash Larry Auerbach Ruth B. Bacharach Jane Ballard Harry F. Bambrick William M. Barnes Helen Barrett Nathalie & Harvey Bartle David Musto & Kathrine Beals† Fahnya S. Bean Richard C. & Janet Bean Flora Becker† Max Berger Robert Betz John Bilezikian Eugene Bissell James & Sherry Blackwell Betty & Bob Blazer* Lawrence & Diane Blum† Elizabeth R. Bodine† H. William Bosch Leah Mellman Bowes† Gloria E. Bracy Edward S. & Joan H. Bromage Sophie Bronstein Christine W. Broome† T. Wistar Brown, M.D. Victor Buccafuri Bruce Buckman & Diane Schmidt Kenneth B. Burk Will Byrd John F. Byrne, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Carmel Mr. & Mrs. Norman Carol Lisa Chae & Gary Gordon†^

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

Jane P. Gaudet Josepha Gayer Ellen C. Gilbert Lorraine Glass-Harris† David Gloss Ira Goldstein & Linda Samost Sonia Kurtz & Steven Grasse† Jean Gray Adele & Bertram Greenspun John Grillone† Karen B. Gurmankin*† Julie Hagen† Vincent Haley Nancy S. Halpern Marianne Hansen Debra & Tom Harder† Laura E. Harlan Judith E. Harris Judy & Palmer Hartl† Edward Harwitz† Marcy & Allan M. Hasbrouck† Deborah Heid Michael & Sheila Henry Ronald G. Herring David L. Hewitt Mr. Philip N. & Catherine A. Hineline Lynda & Anthony Hitschler Marsha Hogan† Louis Holladay Arjun Yodh & Lai Yee Hom† Ronna Honigman Larry & Gina Hookey Karen & Benjamin Hoyle† Anne & Tim Hunter† Jaimie L. Hunter Flossie Ierardi Hiroshi Iizuka† Kristin Ives Ivory Household† Christine Jacoby Michael Johns† Lindsay & Eric Johnson Sally J. Jones* Pat & Mike Jula John & Rosemarie Kamal† Bruce Katcher Joshua Kaufman Catharine K. Keim Geoff Kelly Toni & Herb Kestenbaum Susan Kiefner Joan E. Kirk† Margaret Klaw & Alan Metcalfe† Frank G. Klein Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Klinefelter, III† Rebecca Kochman & Alan Edelstein Karl & Sharon Kraus† Karl & Kim Krelove Barbara Laboski† Andrew Costarino & Jane Lavelle† Jennifer Lifsted Herbert M. Light & Yoheved K. Light

Carol A. Lindenfeld Alan & Sarah Lipkin† Jerome Lowenthal† Katherine Lozinak Michael Mabry† Carol I. Macdonald Mickey & Larry Magid Maureen Mahoney Helen L. Mankowski Linda & David M. Marder† John Margerum Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Mariotz Elizabeth A. Martin James McClelland Robert J. McCurdy John J. McFadden Thomas J. McGarrigle William E. Mckeand John & Kathleen McKeever Michele McVeigh Anna T. Meadows Raquel Melul† Carolyn & Marc Mendelson Timothy & Anne Michals Suzanne Miller Andrew Moore David Moore Michael & Linda Morelli† Ann S. & George N. Morris Lutz P. Mueller† Barbara J. Mungall Sue & Steve Munzer Kevin Murphy Grace Freed Muscarella Louisa & Steve Mygatt Anthony P. Natale, Jr. William N. Norton† Paul Nutaitis Michael Ochs† Michael O'Hare Dr. & Mrs. Dave B. Olim† Laurie D. Olin & Victoria Steiger Olin† Katherine M. Pence† Stephan & Rochelle Perchick Kevin & Constance Perry† Josh Piven† Irene Pokrovsky†^ Helen Huse Ralston†^ Mark & Catharine Randall Carole Rayburn Michael H. Reed† Viktor Repik^ David Reynolds Rachel Reynolds† Wynetka Ann Reynolds Roy Adamson Rogers, III Dr. Joel & Mrs. Joan Rosenbloom† Leonard E. Rosenfeld & Tema Muchnick† Susan Ross† Harry Roth Helen K. Rowland

John & Christina Saler Barbara Anne Salkin Rose Salzstein Jeffrey & Carol Savery Rebecca Sayles† Robert & Judith Schachner Karyn L. Scher George & Mary Schneider† Richard G. Schneider Dr. Florian Schodel Carleton Schwager David & Allyson Schwartz Joyce Schwartz† Laurence M. Schwartz Fredda L. Segal† Mary Morrison† Steve Sendzik Jean Louise Shook^ Charlotte E. Sibley Barbara Silverstein† Owen & Luz Emma A. Simon† Dolph Simons Colleen Healy Simpson Linda P. & Ralph W. Siskind† David Sitler Joan & Henry Skoczen† James J. Slade Chadwick Smith Holly E. Smith Rheta Smith† Suzanne M. Smith Sam & Rosanne Spear Gus Spector† Barry & Elsa Spiegel Alan Spielman Robert Spoont Janet Schreiner & Deborah S. Stahl† George & Linda Stanley Mark E. Stein Larry Steinberg Mimi Stillman^ Enid W. Stone Sandra Stouffer Bertram Strieb Shada Sullivan† Helen L. Swain Mildred Eckfeldt Swartz Vic Taranta Michi I. Tashjian Dr. Ira Thal George C. Thomas Jean R. Thomas Alfred & Elayne Toizer John Tom Jay Torg Dr. Joseph S. Torg Joseph S. Torg Andrew C. Trackman† Sean Vereen Robert Vertes Marian Vito† Kristin & Brian Vrabel Phil & Regina Wagner

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

Thank You!

Andrea J. Apter & Harry H. Chen† Jan Chenin Daniel Chomsky & Laryssa Mykyta-Chomsky† Alexia Chororos† Joseph M. Chou Valerie Clayton†^ Steve & Helena Cochrane† Brad Cohen Jeffrey Cohen Douglas E. Cook, Esq Lynda Ann Cook Rosemary A. Cook Jonathan Coopersmith Scott Coppeto Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Corson Richard Cress Anita Cummins† Peggy & Mark Curchack Sophy Curson Deborah Curtiss Danoff Household† Caroline Davidson†^ Sara K. Davis Drew & Catherine Dedo Luca Del Negro† Patricia S. Dell Roger & Deborah Dennis Eric Derr^ Laura Lane & David R. DeVoe Martha Diamond Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kee† Lois A. DiDomenico†^ Therese Ann Dolan Judith G. Donovan Brian & Pamela Dougherty Anna P. Drago Mary B. Dratman Mr. & Mrs. Donald Duclow Linda & Michael Dzuba Molly Eigen & Sarah Elder Eric Eisenstein† Susan D. Entmacher† Herbert & Jean Epstein† David Eskin Evancich Household Gillian G. Facher Qing Fang Mary & Stephen Feldman Mary Felley†^ Ilda Ficher Phoebe Figland Carole Finkel Sylvia Forman† The Foxx Family† Sondra Foxx-Jones Denise Franchetti Nancy Sabol Frantz Hellmut Gottschild Elaine Fuller Elizabeth A. Fuller† Dr. Marianna Gabbi Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Garza

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Hisako Weimert† Sharlyn Mellman Weitz*† Peg & Ralph Wellington† Emily & Robert A. White, M.D. Ann Wilkerson† Robert A. Williamson, Jr.† Vera & Murray Wilson Deron Wolfe Larisa Yanovitsky^ Hyung Yeo† Becky Young Askold Zagars Dorothy Zapiec Cindy Ziesing Fr. Charles Zlock Martha L. Glaze Zook†^

CONTRIBUTORS UP TO $100

Anonymous (25) Ron Abrams Harriet & Gene Abroms† Kevin & Karlyn Aires† Michael Albert Henry & Eunice Alexander† David Allen^ Sara Allen Philip Alperson Emidio Amodei Pietro Amodei Thomas Amoriello, Jr. Ruth Anderson† Wilton Andrews† Tom Angell† Cynthia Austin Elaine W. Baer Noah Baerman Mr. & Mrs. Christy M. Ball Francis Baratta Lucy Baratta Paul Bare Kim & Rob Baron Frances Baronowitz Ellen B. Barrett Linda Barron Barron Household Stephen F. Barsky Matthew Bartholomew & Laura Silverman† Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Basalik† Jo & David Baskin† Lew Baum Clifford & Gloria Baumbach Guy Bayan† Rick Bayan† Robert M. Beaney Joseph Becker, M.D.† Eustachy Begej† Jane Bender† Steven Berger Margaret Berkey Emily Carolan Berkley Roy Bernat† 8

Dene K. Bernstein Laura Betancourt† Patricia Binder Cindy Bird^ Bob Blacksberg Barbara Bloomfield† Laurie Bludman† Mary Jane Bobyock* Charles Boland Anne Bonn Judith Borie Bottos Household†^ Marjorie L. Boyer Addie Bracy† Christopher Bradie Ray & Bonnie Brebach† Kristen Brennan Andrew Brenner^ Burton J. Brodo Dave Brotnisky Brown Household† David Brown Lorraine L. Brown Regina & Michael Brown Stan & Glenda Buckman George Buckmann† Steve Bulack† Joe Buonanno Paula C. Burns† Deborah E. Butler† Mimi Butler Christopher Caldwell† Callard Household† Sal & Marilyn Caltabiano Maida Cameron Elsa Candelario Sandra Carlock^ Terry & Cindy Carter Sondra Castellani Barbara Cedrone Craig Cephas† Francis X. Chapman† Elaine W. Charny† Sisi Lin & Zhijian Chen† J. Choder Judith Chomsky Edward Cinelli Colleen Citrino Marilyn & Robert Clark† Tom & Marjie Clement† William & Rose Cochran Edmond F. Cohen Stacy & Lydia Cohen Bruno Colella Coleman Household† Catherine Compton Condron Household† Ethel Condron Michael Connors† Gail Cooperman Corbo Household† Daniel Coren & Gretta Leopold Janet Costa Harrington E. Crissey, Jr.

Toni Tomei Culleton Robert Cunningham† Adam Cutler† Cheryl A. Cvetan Richard & Rosemary Czajkowski Alberto D'Acchiou Claire Dale Anne Dalesandro & James Morley John D'Alessio Ed Daltwas† Sally Danciu Nick Daquanno Carol Ann Davidson† Spencer H. Davis* Davy Household† Devon M. Day Nicole de Jessa† Tina Dean Michael Dellangelo William Delteyman Sam & Barbara DeLuca Nicholas Detterline Robert H. Devoe Miriam & Samuel Diamond Marisa Diaz Leland C. & Marie-Christine Dickey† Claudio DiIorio Stanley Dizengoff† Jason Dombar Jay Donner Neil Dougherty Anne Downey† Susan J. Doyle Jerilyn Dressler Susan DuBois Andrew Duncan Michael Dvorak Janet Dwyer Sandy Eastburn*† Leon & Kaylyn Edelman^ Hazel Edwards† Mrs. George E. Ehrlich† Janet Ruth Einhorn Pamela Eitzen Thomas D. & Eleanor M. Elkinton† Lisa Ellis† Carolyn Ellman†^ Vincent Emmanuel Nini Engel & Neil Actor† Clarence English† Justin Ennis David Epstein Rebecca Epstein Thomas A. Falgiatore Paul M. Farber Marco V. Farnese Jonathan G. Faucette Harriet Feinstein Dr. Julian & Sunny Feldman† Kaye N. Fernandez†^ Deirdre Finnegan James & Linda Flanary

Lee & Renee Fleisher† Tom Flocco† Ernest & Barbara Florio Adine Frank John & Elaine Frank† Meghan Fraser† Robert Freedman Mrs. Arthur Freilich Joseph M. Fucci† Lise Funderburg Stella & Thomas Gabuzda Janice Gardner Kimberly Garrison*† Gordon & Ann Gelfond Edward Gerner Jamie Gershkow Matthew P. Giannini Patti Giordano†^ Carrie Gleeksman Winnie Goh† Beatrice K. Goldman Yasmin Goodman Elizabeth Goralczyk Janice W. Gorson Barbara Grabias Leila F. Graham-Willis Sara Greenspan Teresa Moore Griffin Nicole Groff† Michael A. Gross† Garima Gupta Harriet Gurmankin Melissa Gurmankin Julie Hagan Robert & Patricia Haley Henry G. Haliburton Karen Hamilton Marla Hamilton Andrew Harbison Brenda K. Harder Stephen J. Harlen Alan Harler Barbara C. Harris William Haslett Stephen & Virginia Haterius Arthur Hattler Fred & Margaret Hauptman Rose G. Hausman† Maryann Hawe Chris Hemsley Edwin L. Hemwall Michael Henry Pam Henshall Ann Herrmann-Sauer David Herson Ken & Eleanor Hiebert† Arnold & Janice Hirshon Fay Hocky Hoenig Household† Sheila D. Holmes Jay P. Holtzin Avery Hookey Stephan Hornberger Jason Hsu

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

Matthew & Jennifer Klenk† Marie Knouff Joyce & Sam Krain† Enid F. Krasner Dolly D. Krasnopolsky^ Kathleen Krattenmaker Philip & René Krey† Peter Krill Patrick & Jennifer Leiter^ Genevieve R. Krokys† Rita Krueger† Brenda Kukuia† K. E. Kunkel Dolores L. Kuykendall* Esther Lafair† John C. Lai† Christopher Lane Paul Laskow† Courtney Lynn Laub Jane Lawson-Bell & Edward Bell†

Benjamin Jordan Maggie Jordan Marci Jordan Diane Jorkasky Anthony Joyce† Rejoice Jula† Nan Jurman Doris L. Kalan† Martha Kaplan† Paul Karosas† Bridget Kasinskas† Caroline Kates Tracy Katz Jerome Kay, M.D.† Lauren Kee Mr. & Mrs. Edward Keebler† Eugenia Keenan† Suzanne Kelly†^ Virginia Kendall Jeannette Bakalian Keshishian† Brinah & Stan Kessler† Vasiliy & Larisa Kifyak†^ Robert Kingsbury & Fauzia Sheibany† Michael F. Kinslow† Wilbur L. Kipnes

Rudolph Lea Carol Lebowitz† Karen Lefkovitz† Ira C. Lehn Rachel Lester Jeff Levenberg† Dale & Myrna Levin Sandra Levinson Elzie Lewis Gwenyth Lewis Frank Libonati David J. Lidle Katharine G. Lidz† Mary Limburg† John Loesch Michael Logan Richard & Marcie Lowe Amy & Tom Lubensky† Fredrick J. Lynch† Lester & Patricia Mackey Teresa Maebori Cirel & Howard Magen Cathy Maiden Sandra Malard† Debra Malinics Spencer Manthorpe

Anna Marchini Joseph W. Marshall, Jr.† Lura Marshall Colleen Mahoney Martin Patricia A. Martin Rose Martin Gina Martone Dr. & Mrs. Robert F. Marvin† Vincenzo Marzullo Elinor Mattern Anthony Matula Edward McBride Fr. John McBride Rashad McEady† Daniel McEletton Donald R. McIlvain Marie D. Mcleod Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mellon† Heidi Mercado-Littles Rada S. Merickel Michael Merin Merlis Household† Harrison Meyer† Tony Miceli^ Melissa Milford Neena Miller Stephen Millner Andrew Mitchell Robin Moses† Melvin Moses, M.D. Gary Moyer Christopher Murray† Sharon & Craig Myers Nadine Myerson Barbara & Geoffrey Mynott Tom Nardone† Hillary Nelson† Mr. & Mrs. C. Edwin Neu† Maura Newman Benjamin Ng† Emily E. Nicholl† Deborah Nicosia Edward & Phyllis Stein Novack Sandra & Paul O'Connor Grant & Sarah Odhner† Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O'Leary† Gregory Olijnyk Gordon & Llena Olivar† Karen Olsen† Rosalyn Ominsky† Sue Oppenheim† Karin Orenstein†^ Richard Orodenker Gus Orr Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Oslick Karen & Stan Osman† Paul & Roma Oster Robert B. Palmer* Graham Palusky Elizabeth Paprzycki Joseph Paprzycki Gail Parke Gerald Parker†

Tim & Justene Patton Gerda Paumgarten & Larry Goldfarb Linda & Stephen Pearlman Kimberly Perkins Margene Petersen† Roseann Pfannenstiel Jennifer Phillips Brent & Carolyn Pierce Robert Pierson Ralph S. Pinkus Donna M. & Mark Pinto Jaclyn Piper Mary Pisculli† Mimi & Bernie Pollack Carl Polsky Dave & Debbie Posmontier Bonnie & Howard Potash Joseph Potempa Benjamin Present Judith K. Price Rosario Procaccino Carla Puppin & Lawrence Lindsay† Miki Radack† Mary Belle S. Rauch William C. & Hilde P. Reichert† Judith Reider Rebecca Reumann-Moore David Richards David Richman John Rosenberg Dr. Harry Rosenthal Megan Rosini Susan Rothchild Philip Rothenberg Harry Rothwell Susan & Joel Rubin Kendal Rutherford Dianne Ryan Thomas & Rebecca Ryder Mr. & Mrs. Stanton J. Salkin Pearl A. Sand† Rhoda & Stephen Sand Robert Sanders & Janet Filante Rod Sandmeyer Christopher Santamaria Leah Saukkonen Renee & Richard Saul† George F. Schaefer Robert & Doris Schaefer Ruth Schick Charles R. & Martha Furman Schleifer† John & Mary Ann Schmertz Susan Schwartz Carol Scicchitano Jean D. Sedar† Jean Segal Peter Seidel† Janice Serro Elmer & Deborah Setting Phillip & Heather Shade Grace Sheehan

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

Thank You!

Barbara & Michel Huber Catherine Hughes David Huisken Karen Humbert Camillo Iovino Andrew Irgens Carol Isard Oleksandra Ivakhiv Andrea B. Jackson Robert Jackson Blanche & Hesh Jacobs Inderjit Jaipaul Jane Jann Chris Jelepis† Nancy & Thomas Jennings† Jennifer Jeziorski Xiaofeng Jin† Linda & Jay Johnson† Richard Johnson† Thomas B. Johnson

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Arthur Sherman Rosalie & Raymond Sherman Bonnie Sherr Larry Shusterman† Dr. Harriet Sigel Randall Sindlinger† Angie Singleton Annabelle & Richard Sitler Rose Sitvarin Drew Sloan Barbara Smith Joan C. Smith Rich Smith^ Richard J. Smith Scott Smith Ginnie & Harold Smoliar Nataly Snipelishsky Robert Sobelman Wendy Sobelman Maria Sobolewski† Gertrude Solkov Paul Soltoff Abe & Sylvia Speller Paula Spielberg Elizabeth K. Sporer† Vincent Squllacioti Jill Ross Stein Lucille B. Stein Rene Stein† Sid Steinberg Emily Stein-O’Brien Richard & Dorothy Stevens Sandra Stieffenhofer† Beth Stieritz Wayne E. Stokes Marvin D. Suer Pat Talarivo Taub Household† Georgene Taylor Melissa Thomson† Casimir Toczylowski Seymour I. Toll† Gail N. Tomas*† Mark Taranta & Elisabeth Torg Irene Trantas Walter Tsou & Jean Lee† Jeffrey Tubbs Janice Laganella Tucker† Charles & Nancy Turner Helga R. Unger Bunny Van Adelsberg Elizabeth Vanderburg Victor Vaughen† Annabelle Vest Cameron Voss & Denis Murphy† Alice Walkling Adrienne Walls Mark Walton Max Wang Lynne Warshaw Christine J. Washington Christine Wasik Donna Weinraub Keith West Pat Whittingham 10

Jim Whitton Kelly Widman Amy S. Wilen-Buckman† William A. Wilkins† Burton Delano Williams† Caroline R. Willms Rylanda Wilson Ivan R. Wolfson Karen L. Woll Florence Wolohojian Taikwan Wright† David & Jamie Yadgaroff Chris Yocum John T. Young Jordan Yuter Betsy Zakeosian Sara D. Zallman† Phyllis D. Zebin† Rebecca Zerkin & Ihsan K. Taylor Harriet Zilber† Robert Zinman† Cliff & Susan Zucker Benjamin E. Zuckerman Giuseppe Zufolo Raymond & Joan Zumoff Debra Zweben

Harold Kobb† Cynthia Kravitz Entin Peter & Ruth Laibson Ms. Lelar Gin-ah Lim Walter Lowthian Donald W. Maloney M.D.*† Elaine Mann Dr. Thembeka C. Mason Sarah Meyerhoffer James Mitchell† Jo Muniz Brian Oberfirst Anthony Pincherri Earl Reeder† Pamela Richart Arthur Silverman George L. Spaeth Konnie & Paul Stark*† Jane H. Tamaccio Frances M. Nicosia & Michael E. Volpe Barbara Wessel George M. Wohlreich, M.D. Leigh Wojciechowicz† Cheryl Woodford

GIFTS IN KIND

INSTITUTIONAL DONORS

James Alcock Matthew & Heather Bade Nicole Barnum Michele Bartlow*† Peter A. Benoliel & Willo Carey*† Glenda Bilder Linda Blakely Arlene Bogdanoff Paul & Roberta Bonanto John Cannon Felicia Caviezel† Tom Church† Adam Cooper Dr. Wanda Costanzo Theresa Czerwinski D'Addario Foundation Caroline Davidson†^ Marc Dubner Dianne & Dave Elderkin†^ Pamela Fernsler† Toi Ford† Susan Freeman Jennifer Goldhammer†^ Carol & Helene Gummerman Larry Hain Libby S. Harwitz & Dr. Burton Blender*† Karl Herrmann Ted Hesson Dr. Jean Horne Laura & Ben Huggett*† Fred Huntington Ivory Household† Barbara B. Keene† Richard Klafter Bruce Klayman

Settlement Music School gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, trusts and government agencies whose support between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015 made possible vital support for Settlement programs and financial aid.

$100,000 AND ABOVE

Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation Connelly Foundation Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Pew Charitable Trusts The Presser Foundation William Penn Foundation

$25,000 TO $99,999

Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Delaware Investments Joseph and Marie Field Foundation The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Keystone STARS Knowlton Charitable Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Pew Center for Arts and Heritage PNC Bank Widener Memorial Foundation Zausmer Family Foundation, as recommended by Bruce Rosenfield

$10,000 TO $24,999

Arcadia Foundation Bank of New York Mellon The Barra Foundation, Inc. CHG Charitable Trust City Line Church Certified Abstract Co., Inc. Drumcliff Foundation, Dan Gordon, Trustee Edwin B. Garrigues Foundation Ernestine Bacon Cairns Trust Harmelin Media Jacobson Strategic Communications JKG Florida Business Corp.

Market Resource Partners, LLC Morgan Stanley Foundation Nararo Foundation National Penn Bank PECO, An Exelon Company Philadelphia Cultural Fund Philadelphia Insurance Companies Royal Bank of America The Schlarbaum Family Foundation SEI Investments Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young Susquehanna Bank United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Universal Health Services Inc. Vanguard Group Wells Fargo Regional Foundation William T. Morris Foundation

$5,000 TO $9,999

Anonymous Alarcon & Marrone Demolition Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Bryn Mawr Trust Company Caroline J. Sanders Trust #2 The Charles H. and Mildred E. Speece Foundation Chicago Title Insurance Company The Christopher Ludwick Foundation Claneil Foundation Clarence Rowell Memorial Fund Cozen O'Connor DDK Foundation Dominic and Janet Genuardi Family Foundation Drexel University Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel Goldman, Sachs & Co. Huston Foundation Iron Stone Strategic Capital Partners

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

$1,000 TO $4,999

Board of Directors of City Trusts Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. The Bridgehaven Foundation Community Foundation of New Jersey D'Addario Foundation Dilworth Paxson LLP Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation The Edwin J. & Barbara R. Berkowitz Family Foundation EisnerAmper LLP Gilroy & Lillian Roberts Charitable Foundation The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. Hassel Foundation Holman Automotive Group, Inc. Just Born Inc. Louis N. Cassett Foundation Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Morgan Stanley Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia National Philanthropic Trust Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP Pepper Hamilton LLP The Philadelphia Foundation - Hilarie Bloom Scholarship Fund - Loeb Performing Arts Fund - May I. Young Fund - Wardlaw Jaipaul Family Fund PREIT Charitable Trust Prudent Management Associates Quaker Chemical Corporation Foundation Redwood Property Management LLC Remington Group Ruggiero Plante Land Design Seed the Dream Foundation White & Williams, LLP The Willow Foundation

UP TO $1,000

Aaron Weiner Construction Inc. Aetna Foundation AmazonSmile Foundation Bistrot La Minette Bristol Meyers Squibb Byerschool Foundation Cameron (Alpin J. & Alpin W.) Memorial Trust, as recommended

by Jonathan Sprogell Capstone Law LLC Chicago Children's Choir Computershare Conner Strong & Buckelew Court at Old Swedes Home Owners Association Curtis Institute of Music David V.N. Taylor Foundation East River Bank, Inc. Environments HC Express Scripts Foundation Eye Associates of Bucks County Flaster Greenberg Friends’ Central School GlaxoSmithKline Foundation The HHSB Family Fund Historic Germantown General Electric Foundation Germantown Branch Board of Directors The Howard J. Sedran Family Foundation Jewish Communal Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, as recommended

by Yarmak Memorial Fund John J. Dougherty & Sons, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Kardon Northeast Branch Board of Directors The Kinser Group Lasko Family Foundation Mary Louise Curtis Branch Board of Directors Medcare Pharmacy Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Moody’s Foundation Matching Gifts Program The National Orchestral Association Network for Good O’Mara Meehan Piano Moving, Inc. Pfizer, Inc. Preferred Sands Printink, LLC Radian Group, Inc. Rittenhouse Foundation Schultz & Williams Schwartz Lasson Harris Ltd Silicon Valley Community Foundation Sophy Curson, Inc. Stepnowski Bros., Inc. Supplemental Benefits Group

SWQV Community Garden Transitions Optical, Inc. Truist United Way - Philadelphia Area Combined Federal Campaign United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Willow Grove Branch Board of Directors Windsor Insurance Associates

MATCHING GIFTS Many thanks to the following companies that matched their employees’ gifts to Settlement Music School last year: Aetna Foundation Bank of New York Mellon Bristol Meyers Squibb Delaware Investments General Electric GlaxoSmithKline Goldman, Sachs & Co. Johnson & Johnson Merck Microsoft Moody’s Pfizer, Inc. Radian Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC William Penn Foundation

WORKPLACE GIVING Thanks to the following contributors who selected Settlement Music School through their workplace giving program. Gifts ranged from $10 to $10,000. The Donor Choice number for Settlement at the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania is 109. For all other campaigns, please consult your workplace coordinator.

Anonymous (4) Aliyma Alsaadhl† Harry F. Bambrick Peter A. Benoliel & Ms.Willo Carey*† Kimberly Y. Bolden† Nicole C. Brown William C. Buck Elizabeth C. Burnett* Kellie Ann Carangelo Francesco Cerrai† Gail C. Chavis David Cheung† Beatrix Daily† Jonathan P. Davis Dana D. Dean Ethan Dennis* Margaret Dowling

Susan J. Doyle Maryellen F. Eckenhoff Roderic G. Eckenhoff Christi English Kenneth Fauntleroy Ellen Feinstein* Danielle Crumb Fike Bernadette Finch Deirdre S. Gaskins Jean M. Gaston Steven A. Gay Lisa Guercio† David I. Haas Esq. Lorraine Harris Jamie Hazelton† Lynette D. Hazelton† Rhonda M. Hill† David R. Hord Jr. Robert P. Hurst Susan O'Brien Ivey* Jawaka M. Jackson Johnson Bonnie E. Kapenstein† Brian O. Kilpatrick Lynda Kim Philip B. Korb Robert F. Lakata† Kenneth D. Lamb Olga Leonova† Joi Little† James J. Martin Karl S. Martino† Gregory Mattison Claire McCusker & Jonathan Levy*† McKean Defense Group Anthony Mongeluzo Elizabeth Anne Muirhead Cory Newman Alison P. Nieves Patrick O'Kane & Jane Barry† Pennsylvania Lumbermans Mutual Insurance Company Christine Pingelli Alexander Prattis, Jr. Roxan Reynolds† Elizabeth S. Robinson Laura C. Romano Renee L. Rosenfeld Bruce A. Rosenfield Esq.*† Erin Rossello Sunil Satija† William M. Schneider Melanie Sellers Phyllis Drucker Sichel Lescine S. Stroman Carroll L. Sydnor† Gina M. Thomas† Carolyn Thompson Sheila Thompson Michael R. Vennera Ralph G. Wellington† Robert D. Williams Christine Young Jennifer A. Yuan William A. Zeidner

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

Thank You!

Julian A. and Lois G. Brodsky Foundation Leo Niessen Jr. Charitable Trust Merck & Co., Inc. Moore Brothers Wine Company PricewaterhouseCoopers Samuel S. Fels Fund Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP Sheila Fortune Foundation Smart Devine Stratton Foundation Straus-Harris Foundation Tompkins VIST Bank The Daniel Veloric Foundation

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TRIBUTE GIFTS In Memory Of:

Evelyn Sue Ostrow Aharon David Anton Adrienne Auger The Reverend Dr. Stephen Benko Anna Bieler John E. Blake, Jr. Lester Borkert Irvin Borowsky Joann Brodie Herbert J. Brown Syma Buchsbaum Minnie Burnett-Morton Greta Menzel Csonka Helen and Joe Cvetan John "Bunky" deVecchis Victoria Dratman Irving Dworkin George E. Ehrlich Anna Glass Susan Goldfarb Bess Greenfield Louise Greenfield Rosalyn S. Haskin Randall Haskins Celestine Hill Ruth and Jacob Hoffman Morton and Elizabeth Howard Jef Lee Johnson Carole Pregler Jones Emily Kasinskas Myra Kay Edward Keebler Elaine Kelly Robert L. Kendall, Jr., Esq. Wilfred Victor Edward Kent James Kilik Blanche Wolf Kohn Ruth and Max Kohn Joseph K. Koplin Livia Korman

CADENZA SOCIETY

Katherine Kukuia Edward Kurzenberger Jeannette Kurzenberger Rose Kafrissen LeSavoy Elaine Lieberman Samuel Lieberman Edna Maloney Joseph W. Marshall, Jr. Oliver Martin Bebe Miller James Mullen Frank R. Myrick Dorothy Nissenbaum Edgar Ortenberg Donald Rappaport Dr. Eugene Reichenfeld Norma Rolnick Martin Rosenthal Lilian Rubin Anton Ryva Sol Schoenbach Shellie Seltzer Edward Serro Jules Shapiro Leonard Shaw Benjamin Simon Samuel Slomowitz Gerald Snyder Rev. Britt Starghill Italo Taranta Edward Earl Testa Dorothy Trimingham Stanley Vogel Joy Wernick Diane Whinna Doris Willis, M.D. Mildred Wilson Jack Wisnoff Helen Wolfberg Robert H. Zimmerman, Esq.

Mr. & Mrs. George Bruder J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. The Cadenza Society recognizes Blanche Burton-Lyles* the growing number of individuals Cathryn Coate & who have ensured that their Robert Capanna† support of Settlement Music Lillyan Cohen School continues through a Sidney & Shirley Curtiss^ bequest or planned gift.

L. Daniel Dannenbaum Albert & JoAnne DiSanto Anonymous (2) Steven & Ellen Friedell*† Edward Angelaccio Renee Ginsberg-Goldman^ Ben & Carol Auger*† Susan & Harvey Gleeksman*† Virginia D. Austin† James Kilik Andrea M. Baldeck, M.D. & Nancy S. Halpern William M. Hollis, Jr.*† Peter A. Benoliel & Willo Carey*† Michael Harrington & Patricia Manley†^ Dorothy Binswanger† Libby S. Harwitz & Luther W. Brady, M.D.* Dr. Burton Blender*† Shirley deBobes Braverman Robert Kendall Bonnie Brier & Joseph K. & Bernice J. Koplin Bruce A. Rosenfield, Esq.*† Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Lieberman Dr. Nancy D. Broz* 12

In Honor Of:

Harriet and Gene Abroms Rae Ann Anderson Ben Auger Ethel Bailkin Jane Ballard Stephanie Ben-Salem Leah Bowes Nancy Brandler Rose Brannen Sandy Caiazzo Robert Capanna Sandra Carlock Elaine Charny Lilian Cinberg Shirley Curtiss Sid and Shirley Curtiss Helen Eaton Rachel Edquist Dave Elderkin Settlement Faculty Gordon B. Fink Ellen Friedell Carrie Gleeksman and Michael Kelly Adam and Sue Glickman Stef Schooch and Jon Glickman Jean Gray Nancy & Alan Grossman Karen B. Gurmankin Steven N. Haas Edward Harwitz Libby S. Harwitz Winston and Julia Joell Michael Jones Dolly Krasnopolsky Bruce and Robyn Leto Richard Levinson

Lee Anne Macolino Anna Lisa Mariani Jane Marvin Irvin Mellman Leonard Mellman & Matthew Cunniff Tony Miceli Harrilese DuRant Miles Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Carl Norden Roberto Pace Mike Post Marisol Rampolla Ruth Reber Selma Rice Kelley and Rennie Rodriguez Norma and Bruce Rogers Bruce A. Rosenfield Vanda Rosenthal Philip N. Russo Pearl Sand Harue Sato Naomi Scherzer Michael Sheadel Jean Louise Shook Temeh Shore Richard and Amanda Smoot Lee Snyder Renee Sobel Corinne and Jenna Sobolewski Baird Standish Robert and Terri Syvret Barrie Trimingham & David Pierson Anita Weinberg Roger Wood Sara D. Zallman

William A. Loeb Jeannette F. Maitin* Leonard Mellman*† Joyce Michelfelder Ellen Cole Miller Rosemary S. Nofer* William & Carol Klepka Peters†^ Gordon Podensky Jeffrey Reese Suzanne Schoch Rehl* Richard Riegler*† Ruthanne & Gary Schlarbaum*† Helen K. Schwartz Jean Louise Shook^ Angus Smith Richard & Amanda Smoot*† Katharine Sokoloff & William B. McLaughlin, III† Harold & Emily Starr† Shirley Stein Allen Strahl

Eloise C-C. Sutton Barrie Trimingham*† Joan & William G. Walkup Joseph W. Waz, Jr.* Charlene M. Weinstein Florence Wolohojian Sara D. Zallman† To join the Cadenza Society, or for information about how to provide for the School in your estate plans, please contact: Amelia Schmertz Director of Development Settlement Music School P.O. Box 63966 Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966 215.320.2682 amelia.schmertz@smsmusic.org All inquiries are confidential.

List as of June 30, 2015

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

Names in the News Names in the News highlight recent accomplishments of Settlement Music School students and alumni, as well as faculty, staff and board members. For inclusion in the Spring newsletter and on Settlement’s website, email info@smsmusic.org

S T UD EN T S & A LUM N I Gian Lombardo,

percussionist in the Helen K. Schwartz Advanced Study Jazz Ensemble coached by Tony Miceli, performed with the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra on a European tour during summer 2015, including performances at the Montreux and Umbria Jazz Festivals.

Violinist Jason Vassiliou, member of the Gabriel Braverman String Quartet, and violist Timothy Crouch, member of the Ann Newman String Quartet, both coached by Sidney Curtiss, participated in the 2015 National Youth Orchestra of the USA, including performances at Carnegie Hall and a tour of Asia. former percussion student of Matt Kallend at the Wynnefield Branch, was named Best Street Musician by Philadelphia magazine as part of the 2015 Best of Philly awards.

SEVEN SETTLEMENT STUDENTS took part in the annual Youth Work Day at the Union League of Philadelphia in May, and all received Good Citizenship awards in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions to their communities.

Standing, L to R: Lucy Silbaugh, former chamber music student of Jean Louise Shook and Sandra Carlock; Ashley Moody, guitar student of Andrea Carlson at the Germantown Branch; Madeleine Morlino, violin student of Viktor Repik at the Kardon-Northeast Branch; and Daniel Turner, former saxophone student of Jim Kilik at the Kardon-Northeast Branch.

Seated, L to R: Alexandrea Porter, viola student of Viktor Repik at the Kardon-Northeast Branch; Whitney Womack, violin student of Andreia Torain at the Camden Branch; Harrison Meyer, piano student of Scott Coulter at the Wynnefield Branch and member of the Helen K. Schwarz Advanced Study Jazz Ensemble, coached by Tony Miceli; and Eric Anderson, Germantown Branch Director

Adam Tuttle,

Kristal Daniels,

former voice student of Judith Turano at the Germantown Branch, sang the title role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly in La musica lirica's full production with the Ravenna Symphony in Novafeltria, Italy in July.

Matthew Fleisher,

former voice student of Judith Turano, was a young artist at the Bel Canto Institute in Florence, Italy in July.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH WORLD PREMIERE The Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir, conducted by Rae Ann Anderson, will celebrate its tenth anniversary as an ensemble with the world premiere of a new work by Philadelphia composer Kile Smith.

Kile Smith

With text drawn from a famed children’s book by John Archambault, Smith will compose the ten-minute work for two-part children’s choir, piano, and an obbligato instrument. The premiere performances will be April 10th, 2016 in Cherry Hill, NJ and May 1st, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, as part of the Choir’s annual Spring Concert.

* Board Member/Advisory Committee †(current/former) Parent/Student/Alumni ^ Staff/Faculty Individuals whose names appear in italic type are deceased.

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At the 2015 Charles and Florence Goldman Annual Meeting in June, Valerie Clayton, Director of the Camden Branch, received the Sol Schoenbach Award for Outstanding Service.

F ACULT Y, STAFF & BOARD Rae Ann Anderson,

GleeksmanKohn Children’s Choir Director, served as the organ scholar for the Massanetta Springs Church Music Conference in Virginia in July. She previously served as the Children’s Choir Director for the conference in 2014.

Eric Anderson,

director of the Germantown Branch, performed with Piffaro: The Renaissance Band as part of the opening concert for the group’s 30th anniversary season. He was a member of the group from 1987 to 1996 playing sackbut, recorder, krumhorn and percussion and has continued to perform with them occasionally.

Eric Derr,

percussion faculty at the Germantown and Wynnefield Branches, performed with the International Contemporary Ensemble and pianist Pierre LaurentAimard at Lincoln Center in August.

He also performed at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore as a part of their ART/SOUND/MUSIC series, featuring original compositions by himself and Carolyn Chen.

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Gary Bridges, member and Past President of the Wynnefield Branch Board, received the 2015 Blanche Wolf Kohn & Jeanette Selig Frank Founders Award.

harp faculty at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch, performed with award-winning chamber choir The Crossing in October, accompanying the choir in a work by Robert Maggio as part of its 10th anniversary concert.

Elizabeth Steiner,

joined the Development Department as Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Grace previously served as Executive Director for New School Models with the Philadelphia School District.

She is also a Settlement parent.

Grace Cannon

joined the Development Department as Assistant Director for Individual Giving. Victoria spent four years with the American Red Cross and most recently served as a Major Gift Officer for the Red Cross in Chester County.

Victoria Genuardi Edwards

joined the Willow Grove Branch as Branch Coordinator. She has a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Hartt School of Music, a Master of Music in Strings/Suzuki Pedagogy and Violin Performance from the University of Denver, and a Ph.D. in Music Education from Pennsylvania

Beth Guerriero

State University. She has developed extensive Suzuki strings programs, most recently at the Westminster Conservatory, the Community Music School at Rider University. joined the Executive Office as Community Engagement Manager. Adam most recently worked as the Program Director at City Year where he managed all aspects of City Year's education service model at five partnership schools. Prior to working at City Year, Adam founded, launched and managed the Incredible Children’s Art Network Music Program (iCAN) for four years in Santa Barbara, California. He also worked as a consultant for the Teaching Artist Guild developing interactive, online resources for teaching artists to strengthen their teaching artistry network on a national level. Adam received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition and Analysis from Yale University in 2008.

Adam Johnston

A NEW HOME FOR THE CAMDEN BRANCH Over the summer, the Camden Branch relocated to Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy (CAMVA), formerly known as Creative Arts High School, to better serve our families in the city of Camden and throughout South Jersey. Close to Interstate 676 in the Morgan Village neighborhood of South Camden, CAMVA is part of the Camden City School District, a magnet school that draws students in grades 6 through 12 from all parts of the city.

Pianos and other instruments moved from the former branch building on Market Street to CAMVA over the summer, and individual instruction and classes began at the new location in September. The former location in downtown Camden is in the process of being sold to Volunteers of America, a national non-profit affordable-housing organization that plans to use the building for all of its administrative offices.

CAMVA’s considerable resources were on display at Open House events in June and October: a spacious lobby and classrooms, wide hallways, a dance studio, and school’s large auditorium, which will now host Settlement’s performance hours

The Camden Branch of Settlement Music School is now located at the Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy, a magnet school for grades 6 through 12 in the Camden City School District.

and student recitals in addition to CAMVA’s frequent and well-regarded drama and musical theater performances.

Dr. Davida Brockington-Coe—principal at CAMVA, Settlement alumna, and former piano student of David Shunskis at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch—envisions considerable collaboration between the two schools, with Settlement faculty members aiding in instructing CAMVA students and having CAMVA students take part in individual instruction and ensembles through Settlement.

“It’s a win-win situation for both groups,” she says.

Dr. Brockington-Coe and Branch Director Clayton have worked together closely throughout the many stages of the move, and Settlement is currently offering programs at CAMVA on Monday and Wednesday evenings and during the day on Saturdays.

“We are excited about the opportunity for deeper collaboration with CAMVA,” Clayton says. “Now that we’re in a neighborhood, and Camden is really a city of neighborhoods, I look forward to welcoming more of our neighbors to our Settlement family.”

GERMANTOWN RENOVATIONS BEAUTIFY THE NEIGHBORHOOD For the first time in many years, the front door of the Germantown Branch facing Germantown Avenue has served as the building’s main entrance since early summer. This change in routine is due to a major renovation project occurring on the north and south sides of the building.

The renovations will solidify the branch’s role as an anchor institution along Germantown Avenue while benefiting the branch’s closest neighbors: an expanded parking lot will reduce traffic on nearby streets, and an innovative stormwater management system, including a rain garden, will help to ease the impact of storm runoff on neighboring properties.

Improvements at Germantown represent a $2.4 million capital project which has included government funding—$1 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and $140,000 through Philadelphia’s Stormwater Management Incentive Program—and funding from the William Penn Foundation, the Connelly Foundation, Gray Charitable Trust, McLean Contributionship, Presser Foundation, the Nonprofit Finance Fund, and individuals.

Settlement has also worked with a large number of local organizations on the project, including the Germantown Restoration CDC, Faith Community Development Corporation, Germantown Community Connection, and West Central Germantown Neighbors, for the betterment of the community at large.

This rendering, courtesy of Metcalfe Architecture & Design, shows the expanded parking area, landscaping, and exterior improvements at the Germantown Branch that will result from the ongoing renovations.

Upon completion, in addition to a large, landscaped parking lot, the Branch will welcome visitors with a beautiful exterior space, including a canopy shaped like a piano lid and architectural elements designed to evoke piano keys. This fabulous effort is the first step in reinvigorating the Germantown Branch both inside and out, with fundraising already underway for additional interior renovations as well as an outdoor performance space and playground.

“The entire neighborhood benefits from this improvement,” says Eric Anderson, Director of the Germantown Branch, adding that neighbors have been “patient and understanding” throughout construction. “Our families are excited about the upgrades and the benefits they will have for the branch.”

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SAVE THE DATE The 108th Anniversary Gala Saturday, May 7, 2016 7 PM – Midnight Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.smsmusic.org/gala or call 215.320.2693