3rd Street Beat - Fall 2014 by Third Street Music School

THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT FALL 2014

Rhythm and Renovations: Plans to Make Music and Transform Lives with New State-of-the-Art Auditorium, Underground Large Ensemble Space and More

A rendering of the AUDITORIUM (above) shows it transformed into a contemporary venue with movable seating for multiple configurations, higher ceilings and acoustic paneling. New backstage areas and sound proofing, among other features, round out the plans. An underground, spacious ENSEMBLE ROOM (right) with natural lighting will double the school’s capacity for performance, enable large ensembles to rehearse comfortably, serve as a fullyequipped recording studio, and more.

YEARS 1894-2014

I N SID E: Third Street Welcomes New Philharmonia Conductor IN THE S POTL IG H T: Steve Rochen

his October, Third Street unveiled major capital improvement plans with presentations to its faculty and staff as well as to students, families, friends and community stakeholders. The project will transform the school’s Anna-Maria Kellen Auditorium into a modern, stateof-the-art recital hall worthy of the artistic excellence of Third Street’s students, esteemed faculty and renowned guest artists who perform there year-round. The school’s former boiler room, in a sub-basement with windows that let in natural light, will be transformed into a large ensemble rehearsal room and recital

space that can also be used for dance, a variety of early childhood programs, meetings and other school gatherings. These plans also include expansion of and safety improvements to the lobby, reconfiguration of offices to streamline customer service access, and creation of a glass-enclosed stairway and a fully passenger-operated elevator to improve vertical access to all floors. These renovations are vital to the school’s future, enabling Third Street to expand and deepen programs, serve more students and amplify Third Street’s role in the cultural life of New York City. Chairman Vince Perro reflected, “We’re moving forward on the continued on page 6

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A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

am so pleased to join the extraordinary team at Third Street Music School Settlement. It is an honor to have the opportunity to build upon this institution’s impressive history of enriching lives through music education. It has been a pleasure to get to know the board, staff, faculty, families and friends as we proudly celebrate our 120th anniversary year. I have been here six months now, and I am already so impressed with what I see and hear. Our home is brimming with activity at all hours and our students of all ages are achieving new heights every day. As we work with our musicians and dancers to meet them at their level of aspiration and experience, we fulfill our mission and our commitment to the community. I greatly enjoy watching the students in rehearsal, recital and during music hours as they strive to meet their goals. As a lifelong New Yorker, a longtime advocate for young people and the arts, and a parent of aspiring musicians, I understand the critical need to ensure that music education is accessible to those who seek its enrichment. And I am here to ensure that this tradition continues at Third Street. As we celebrate our benchmark year, we are working together to deepen and advance our programs—from early learning to ensembles and performance opportunities to professional development. Moreover, we want to strengthen the “Third Street Experience” for all involved. I keep hearing that Third Street feels like “home” and “like a family,” and we want to build on that tradition. This is an exciting time for Third Street, as we are enjoying and planning dozens of events to mark our anniversary. In December, 120 choristers will carol through the neighborhood. We will be partnering with Big Onion Walking Tours on walking tours that explore Third Street’s rich musical and cultural heritage. We are collaborating with the New York City Department of Education to offer professional development to new early childhood classroom teachers, an initiative that will have an impact on thousands of young children citywide. Finally, we are embarking on a renovation project that will leverage our home on East 11th Street and make it more beautiful, accessible and functional. Construction will take place over the next two summers, beginning with the auditorium and a new ensemble room in the school’s former boiler room. This project will give our students and faculty even more space in which to rehearse and perform, as well as a professional recording studio. Again, I am so pleased and honored to be here, and I look forward to working with the entire community at this pivotal and exciting time in Third Street’s history.

THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT BRINGING THE ARTS TO LIFE SINCE 1894

235 EAST 11TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 T E L E P H O N E 212-777-3240 F A C S I M I L E 212-477-1808 E - M A I L info@thirdstreetmusicschool.org www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vincent C. Perro Chairman Jeannie Park Erik D. Lindauer Vice President Vice President Peter Flint, Jr. W. Curtis Livingston Secretary Treasurer Tiffany Archer Leah T. Ashley Yelda Basar Moers Byron Bell Lisa Byala Ariel Fausto Fred M. Filoon David M. Huggin Chairman Emeritus Ricardo Lima Joan C. Long

Melanie McKnight Melanie Nolan Jeffrey E. Paige Ponchitta Pierce Stella Sichel Matthew Sperling Ellsworth G. Stanton III President Emeritus Laura Ann Sullivan Anna-Maria Kellen Chairwoman Emerita

produced by the development & communications department editors :

Kerry Greene and Jeremy Zerbe Kerry Greene, Andrea Long, Brittany Schwartz, James Hall and Brett Spigelman design : Red Herring Design photography : Ivan Antonov and Brett Spigelman staff writers :

Thank You!

We are grateful to the many individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies that make Third Street’s programs possible through their generous support.

Valerie Lewis Executive Director

Calling All High School Seniors!

Mark your calendars: Senior Night 2015 is set for Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. If you are graduating from High School this year, please contact Andrea Long at 212-777-3240, ext. 26, or along@thirdstreetmusicschool.org.

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Third Street programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Third Street programs are also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

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Third Street Awards First-Ever New York Community Trust Harris Scholarship

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YEARS 1894-2014

arlier this year, The New York Community Trust awarded Third Street the opportunity to administer the first-ever Harris Scholarship Program for Third Street’s students. This groundbreaking program awards fouryear $20,000 college scholarships to students at Third Street who demonstrate musical and academic achievement. In its 2014 pilot year, two scholarships were awarded by Third Street; in 2015, the School will select three students to receive this honor. “The New York Community Trust is proud to work with Third Street Music School to launch the Harris Scholarship,” said Kerry McCarthy, Program Officer at The Trust. “The scholarships recognize musical achievement, academic performance and community engagement.” The scholarship program is named for Charlotte Daniels Harris, a former New York City public school teacher who believed in the power of music to change lives. The Charlotte Daniels Harris Memorial Fund was established at The Trust to create a living legacy for the benefit of New York City public high school students who study music and need financial support in order to pursue a college education. Orion Doscher and Brendan Gittens, now in their freshman year at college, were awarded the first Harris Scholarships in May of this year. Each will receive $5,000 per year to attend New York University and the State University of New York at Fredonia, respectively. “Words cannot begin to express my gratitude,” said Doscher. “I am honored to be one of the first students selected to receive this privilege, and I look forward to furthering my education at NYU.” “[Music] has inspired a dream,” said Gittens. “The New York Community Trust Harris Scholarship at Third Street

Third Street Music School celebrates its 120th year of leadership in the New York City arts community with a school-wide, holiday celebration. F E AT U R I N G

Ensembles • Choirs • Orchestras Concert, Jazz & Rock Bands • Dance

Sunday, December 7, 2014, 1 p.m. NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

566 LaGuardia Place, between West 3rd and West 4th Streets

T I C K E T S $ 10

O N LI N E :

http://nyuskirball.org/ calendar/thirdstreetholiday2014 BY P H O N E : 212-352-3101 or 866-811-4111 I N P E RS O N : NYU Skirball Center Box Office, 566 LaGuardia Place (Tues-Sat, noon-6 p.m.)

will help me make that dream a reality.” A five-member panel of educators, school administrators and experts in the field reviewed the scholarship applications and selected the recipients. Panel members look forward to leveraging the Program to amplify the focus on music education already underway at Third Street. “Here at Third Street, we help each student reach his or her potential as a musician or dancer,” notes Nancy Morgan, Deputy Executive Director. “Their artistic journeys can begin early in life and continue through high school and into adulthood.” Reflecting on the importance of the Harris Scholarship Program, Ms. Morgan continues, “We are delighted to have this opportunity to help students successrully transition from high school to college, to mentor them through college, and to provide financial support to their families.”

With its donors, The New York Community Trust supports effective nonprofits that help make the City and suburbs vital places to live and work, while building permanent resources for the future. For details, see nycommunitytrust.org Brendan Gittens and Orion Doscher

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hen his baton rises, internationally-recognized conductor Brandon Keith Brown commands the attention of all—from classrooms to symphony halls. Now his expert direction comes to Third Street as Mr. Brown begins his appointment this fall as the school’s new Music Director and Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra. After an extensive global search and review of many prestigious international applicants, Third Street is thrilled that Mr. Brown is joining the School’s faculty and warmly welcomes him to the community. His exceptional talents as a conductor have garnered Mr. Brown much attention in the world’s music communities. As a laureate of the 2012 Sir Georg Solti International Conductors’ Competition, Mr. Brown most recently worked in Germany alongside acclaimed conductor, Kurt Masur, who also selected Mr. Brown as the 2014 Mendelssohn Scholarship winner. Mr. Brown is known for his inspired performances, precise musical interpretations, depth of musicianship, imaginative programming and passion for developing new audiences, all of which he is excited to bring into play in advancing Third Street’s Philharmonia Orchestra. “It is truly a great honor for me to be appointed to the faculty at Third Street,” says Mr. Brown. “I am really looking forward to working with the region’s best and brightest young musicians, and working alongside the administration, faculty and parents to present a significant orchestral experience.” In addition to his role at Third Street, Mr. Brown will continue to guest conduct professional orchestras in the U.S. and around the world. Considering the Philharmonia Orchestra’s rich history and musical accomplishments, Mr. Brown’s appointment brings with it a heightened sense of possibility for both the orchestra and the school.

Third Street Announces New Philharmonia Conductor:

Brandon Keith Brown

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PARTNER

SCHOOL

SPOTLIGHT:

PS 19, The Asher Levy School

Teacher Irene Koloseus leads a class at PS 19 in learning about African drums.

It’s a Big Deal: T he year 2014 marks 120 years of Third Street Music School Settlement’s service to the New York community, helping to shape the landscape of arts education nationally since 1894. Throughout the 2014-15 school year, Third Street will host a series of 120th Anniversary celebrations to embrace its future, which resonates with its musical heritage, acclaimed programs, artistry and community spirit. Third Street Music School Settlement helped to establish community arts education in the United States, which changes the lives of young people, their families and neighborhoods through affordable access to high quality arts instruction. Third Street has a long history of proud accomplishments, acting as an early feeder for elite orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, pioneering the introduction of high-quality music instruction in public schools, recognizing the importance of dance in a well-rounded music education, and making performance the centerpiece of comprehensive training with its acclaimed ensembles. More recently, Third Street created its Center for Music Theory & Composition and has deepened programs for early childhood and adult learning. “We are proud of our history and heritage,” says Valerie Lewis, Third Street’s Executive Director. “Third Street is a living legend in New York City and a national treasure with 120 years of service, artistry and joy woven into the fabric of our community. We are so pleased to deepen our commitment to music educaction through the Big Deal.”

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uring the past three decades, students of P.S. 19—a longtime partner school in closest proximity to Third Street— have benefited from the music instruction offered through Third Street Partners (formerly known as the MILES program). Knowing that partnerships are the foundation for building strong communities, Third Street has developed sustainable relationships with city schools like P.S. 19, working collaboratively with principals and teachers to ensure that arts education remains a vital part of the school curriculum and that students in high-need areas derive the full benefits that music and dance can bring to their lives. Named after one of the first Jewish settlers of Dutch New Amsterdam, P.S. 19 (The Asher Levy School) uses a workshop model for its literacy and math studies, allowing each student to participate actively in his or her own learning. This interactive approach extends beyond core curriculum to its partnership programs, which—in addition to its Third Street Partners collaboration—

also includes a PENCIL business partnership and a Studio-in-a-School program for visual arts. During the 2013-14 school year, a 15-week partnership was spearheaded by Third Street faculty member Irene Koloseus, a specialist in early childhood instruction, dance and percussion. In just a few weeks, students involved in the partnership program participated in a performance that included a Japanese flower hat dance and a Guinean fisherman’s dance, featuring costumes provided by Ms. Koloseus for the performance. “The classes at P.S. 19 are mixed-inclusion classes, which welcome students with special needs,” says Ms. Koloseus. “Although some students are very shy in the beginning, it is gratifying for me to see them transform and participate at the final concert,” she notes, adding, “Their faces light up, and that, for me, is a highlight. In seeing the expressions of classroom teachers and their reactions to their students’ growth, we understand even more the accomplishment of this partnership, and what it means to help students discover and expand their potential.”

Celebrating 120 Years of Making Music and Transforming Lives Third Street began the school year singing happy birthday, giving out cupcakes, and offering students, young and old, temporary “3” logo tattoos. One student even used all his weekly allowance to buy Third Street a birthday cake to contribute to this week-long celebration in September, and it made front-page news in our local newspaper. As its gift to the city, Third Street also launched in September its Big Deal campaign, which is giving New York City public high school and city college students who have never-before enrolled at Third Street the unparalleled opportunity to audition into one of the School’s acclaimed performance ensembles for an annual fee of only $120, which is 80% off regular tuition rates, and those with demonstrated financial need can participate for free. The Big Deal campaign aims to get back to Third Street’s settlement roots by ensuring access to a community arts education of the highest quality for any of the city’s youth to gain knowledge and skills as musicians, foster personal development, and enhance the quality of their lives. “Third Street is a thriving artistic community,” says Brandon Keith Brown, newly appointed music director and conductor of Third Street’s Philharmonia Orchestra, “and performance ensembles enable students to broaden their studies, share in their joy of music, form lifelong friendships, learn to communicate to audiences through public performances, and work alongside the school’s extraordinary faculty and world-renowned guest artists.” How else is Third Street making a big deal out of its 120th anniversary? It held a Community Open House in September.

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Bolstered by support from P.S. 19 parents, last year’s successful partnership is expanding in the 2014-15 academic year. The partnership, which was previously 15 weeks, has grown to 25 weeks, covering a majority of the school year. The original two classes per week have increased to 14, and now include pre-k, kindergarten, first, second and third through fifth grades. Under the newly-extended partnership, high-quality music instruction is available to any interested child at P.S. 19. “I’m excited to return to our P.S. 19 partnership,” says Ms. Koloseus. “The expanded program allows us to build the kids’ musical foundations. We can ease last year’s hectic schedule and encourage more opportunities in a creative learning experience.”

In December, there will be 120+ chorus students and friends caroling throughout the neighborhood, a performance of Pachelbel’s Canon by 120 students and faculty employing every piano in the school, as well as Third Street’s annual Holiday Concert at NYU Skirball Center. This spring there will be historic walking tours to captivate our imaginations of what life was like back in the early days of Third Street. And still to come is the 120th Anniversary Gala, in Spring 2015, which will mark the culmination of the year’s festivities celebrating the history and achievements of Third Street. Third Street is sprouting great ideas rooted in community engagement, as well as showcasing and advancing music as part of the total educational experience. “For twelve decades, Third Street has inspired and educated young musicians, dancers and artists,” says Ms. Lewis. “We look forward to bringing the arts to life in our community now and for many years to come.”

Happy Birthday, Third Street!

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Rhythm and Renovations continued from cover

vision we established several years ago. The Board is committed to addressing Third Street’s space needs to better serve our students, and we’re very excited to break ground on this important project.” This $5.3 million project will take two years to complete. Third Street begins construction in summer 2015 and expects to complete this work before the end of 2016. With extraordinary leadership support from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, commitments from the Board of Directors and alumni bequests, more than 80% of the funds needed have already been

identified. The public phase of Third Street’s Rhythm and Renovations Campaign begins with the goal of raising the remaining 20% within the next two years. Executive Director Valerie Lewis says, “This campaign is off to an excellent start, and we are so grateful for this level of support from the Kellen Foundation and our Board of Directors. We’re making an incredible investment that will leverage our current home and vastly increase and improve our rehearsal and performance space for our students and community.”

This illustration shows the school’s NEW ENTRANCE. Inside, a bigger, brighter lobby provides more gathering space with a newly positioned and fully-equipped guard’s station to monitor the doors. Office renovations and a new reception desk will improve customer service, and a modernized passenger-operated elevator and a new glass-enclosed stairway will create more vertical access routes to classrooms, studios and events. Glass paneling and a new exterior wall for banners will show the vibrant life of the school to passersby.

Annual All Staff & Faculty Meeting September 3, 20I4 To view a larger picture and a detailed photo key, please visit the Who We Are section of the Third Street website.

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From November 7 through December 31, Dance Department faculty member Taylor Gordon will be performing in the ensemble of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular for her fourth season. The New York Times, in a Sunday Arts feature, wrote previously of her stage work, “On that big stage, Ms. Gordon does indeed seem a star.” READ MORE ABOUT TAYLOR AT taylorgordononline.com Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Department Chair Brandon Tesh has been performing throughout the city with various groups in New York’s jazz clubs, music halls and at Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More. He has recently performed with The Manhattan

Transfer, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, The Temptations, the Juilliard Orchestra and the Eastern Music Festival. This past summer, Brandon continued his service on the instrumental music faculty at the Governor’s School of North Carolina. This fall, the Resonant Bodies Festival, a festival featuring new and experimental vocal music that was founded by Voice Department faculty member Lucy Dhegrae, enjoyed a terrific turnout in its secondannual year. Lucy also recently premiered a piece by composer Christopher Trapani, and has also performed in four opera premieres: Anthony Braxton’s Trillium J,

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In the Spotlight

Always seeking to lead his students beyond their comfort level, Mr. Rochen’s vision is to build abilities and confidence, while also inspiring students to enjoy the music-making process. For him, the learning experience must be rich in substance while also leaving the student wanting more. That balance characterizes Mr. Rochen’s approach, and suits Third Street perfectly. While he has a long list of artistic accomplishments, Mr. Rochen is most enthusiastic about the student progress he has witnessed during his career. He explains: “Watching my students perform with Maxim Vengerov or Joshua Bell, or having Kurt Masur guest-conduct the orchestra… those are strong memories. It’s the excitement of watching our students, time and time again, rise to meet each challenge placed in front of them, tackling them with skill, creativity and enthusiasm. It is truly remarkable.” And so is Steve Rochen.

or 20 years, Steve Rochen’s leadership has been the backbone of Third Street’s orchestral programs, and his influence is noticeable throughout the school. His commitment to excellence as a conductor, director and educator has shaped Third Street’s methodology, helping hundreds of students discover and achieve their goals as musicians year after year. “I truly appreciate the versatility of Third Street and its students,” explains Mr. Rochen. “Whether a student has aspirations for a professional career or something more casual, this really is a place for everyone—and a place where everyone will succeed.” As remarkable as his meticulous instruction are the lasting impressions Mr. Rochen has made on each of his students. His unique gift is his ability to reach any student, corral his or her specific abilities, goals and personality, and lift that student to extraordinary heights as both a musician and individual. While each year students grow and change, Mr. Rochen is sure to point out that, “our kids are always inquisitive, interested and motivated!” The fundamentals of Steve’s teaching have remained the same over two decades: giving emphasis to the texture of music, where students learn to communicate with each other through different parts; looking for opportunities to arrange music that is both appealing and challenging; and stretching each student’s ability as a performer.

STEVE ROCHEN

“I truly appreciate the versatility of Third Street and its students...this is really a place for everyoneand a place where everyone will succeed.” L

Gabrielle Herbst’s Bodiless, Pat Spadine’s Apollo’s Accidental Answer, and Andy: A Popera. READ MORE ABOUT LUCY AT lucydhegrae.com This November, Woodwinds faculty member Andrew Steinberg performed with the Manhattan Saxophone Quartet in concerts celebrating the birthday of Adolphe Sax at both the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts as well as at the DiMenna Center of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. In February 2015, Andrew will perform Sampo Haapamäki’s “Avenue” at Scandinavia House as well as a recital of saxophone pieces at

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Manhattan School of Music. READ MORE andrewrsteinberg.com In residency at Wheaton College in September, pianist Adam Marks taught public speaking for musicians and performed with Rose Armbrust Griffin. On November 16, Adam presents a solo recital as part of the Distinguished Artists Series in Santa Cruz, California and will be recording Brian Coughlin’s Requiem for chamber band and chorus with the Fireworks Ensemble throughout the fall. On December 3, you can watch a live broadcast of Adam in concert with mezzo-soprano Jennifer Beattie as part of the International Music Foundation’s

ABOUT ANDREW AT

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts at www.wfmt.org. READ MORE ABOUT ADAM AT adammarks.com Third Street staff member Brett Spigelman left his post as Manager of Communications in October to dedicate himself full-time to his indie rock band, Panama Wedding. Recently featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and just returning from a European tour this fall, you can catch them on tour across the United States now. If you have a Center Stage contribution, please contact contact Jeremy Zerbe, Communications & Marketing Manager at jzerbe@thirdstreetmusicschool.org. Thank you.

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THANK

YOU! T

hird Street Music School Settlement thanks the following individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies for their generous support of the School’s operations, programs, activities, special projects and endowment funds. These contributions enable Third Street to provide need-based financial aid, merit-based scholarships, free and low-cost instructional programs and instruments to deserving students; attract and retain the finest faculty; provide high-quality and comprehensive training; maintain the facility and augment the endowment. We are also grateful to all those who make in-kind contributions including instruments, musical scores and other material items to the School and to those who make donations at concerts throughout the year.

THIRD

STREET

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Main School 1,770 Third Street Partners 3,396

PROGRAM ENROLLMENT AT MAIN SCHOOL

Music 2,230 Dance 227 Preschool/Early Childhood 203 Summer (2013) 358

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$50,000 and above The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation The Jerome L. Greene Foundation Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation New York City Department of Cultural Affairs The New York Community Trust The Pinkerton Foundation Estate of Bernice Saperstein* The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund Estate of William M. Stutzel, in honor of Alex and Kate Knopf

$25,000 – $49,999 Altman Foundation Lisa and Brian Byala Peter H. Flint and Sarah Gordon Yukiko and Jim Gatheral Diana and David Huggin Roni Kohen-Lemle* and Robert Lemle Lisa and Erik Lindauer Jeannie Park and David Chan Karin M. and Vincent C. Perro $10,000 – $24,999 Arnhold Foundation The Bay and Paul Foundations Chervenak-Nunnallé Foundation James and Sandra Clark Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Terry A. Hueneke The Hyde and Watson Foundation Jephson Educational Trusts The La Vida Feliz Foundation

MUSIC

5% Other 14% African descent 17% Asian descent

DONORS (2013 - 2014)

SCHOOL

$5,000 - $9,999 The Barker Welfare Foundation The Theodore H. Barth Foundation, Inc. Colgate Palmolive Company Mary Ann Fribourg The Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Lola Lloyd Horwitz David L. Klein, Jr. Foundation The Anne Boyd Lichtenstein Foundation Yelda and Andrew Moers New York City Council Member Rosie Mendez / New York City Department of Youth and Community Development New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick / New York State Assembly Jeff and Nancy Paige Putney, Twombly, Hall and Hirson LLP

SETTLEMENT

11% Under Age 5

3% Age 21 +

Leo and Trude Lemle Family Foundation Yoko Ono Lennon W. Curtis Livingston Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation Melanie and Neal McKnight Music Sales Group National Endowment for the Arts New York State Council on the Arts The Henry Nias Foundation Estate of Stowe C. Phelps The Scherman Foundation, Inc. The Scoob Trust Foundation Shrieking Meadow Foundation The Wasily Family Foundation Anonymous (1)

9% Other Boroughs

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19% Manhattan above 20th Street 1% Outside of NYC

31% Latino descent

14% Age 14 to 20

33% European descent

72% Age 5 to 13

71% Manhattan below 20th Street

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Main School + Third Street Partners

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Aviva and Joel Smernoff TD Charitable Foundation Michael Tuch Foundation, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999 The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund David Bushler* Dancing Tides Foundation Yuu Fujita and Philip Toews Kerry Greene* and Brian Washburn Migene Kim and Dennis Lee Che King Leo* Nancy Morgan and Mark Broadie Daniel F. Murphy, Jr. Hila* and Saul Rosen Laura Sullivan Anonymous (2) $1,000 - $2,499 The 13th Step The Alcyon Foundation Bob Buckholz and Lizanne Fontaine Robert M. Carr Judith M. Carson Gloria Coruzzi Randi and Fred Filoon Helmuth H. Fuchs Prue Gary Richard Gilder Judith Greene Agnes Gund James Hammond and Edith Van Slyck The Elroy and Terry Krumholz Foundation

Mrs. Joan C. Long Fady Tannous-Lurie and Robert Lurie Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Macchiarulo Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Morgan Dan and LaVon Napoli Sheryl Nelson and Charles Gushee NYU Community Fund James and Angela Ortenzio Evelyn Fry Peterson Sidney Posel Steven H. Rich The Rockefeller Foundation Carol and Stephen Ross Dmitry and Irina Sagalovskiy Hanna Schouwink and Lars Jensen Jonathan Sheffer Curtis Smith Sarah and Howard Solomon Yohanna Sowler Ellsworth George Stanton III James L. Stengel Mary and Robert Stewart May Lee Vanden Broeck Webster Hall Mildred Weissman Claude L. and Michelle D. Winfield Anonymous (1) $500 - $999 10th and Stuyvesant Streets Block Association Steve Aronson and Marilyn Singer

Helen-Mae Askin Norma K. Asnes Helmi Augustin Beaten Path Publications LLC Dike Blair Min and Kwok Chan Paul Chan and Don Toumey Noam Cohen Arthur W. Collins Richard and Barbara Debs Val Ebberson Roy Eddey and Joel Hershey Judith W. Evnin Morissa R. Falk-Freedman Amy and Ariel Fausto Barbara Field and Seth Dubin Helen D. Hobart Yvonne Kelly Kirkland and Ellis LLP Loeber† and Barbara Landau Michael Lawley and Deborah Swan Joseph E. LeDoux and Nancy Princenthal John and Susi Manley Danica Mills and Frederick Fortmiller Elena Naughton and Peter Hunt Heidi Nitze Pamela and James Nolan Mr. and Mrs. Richard Payne Flora Schnall Carolee E. Shubert Karen and William Tell Helen S. Tucker / The Gramercy Park Foundation United Way of New York City

$250 - $499 Jane Barnet Byron and Susan Bell Katia Bouazza and Primavera Salva Mary Carswell March and Philip Cavanaugh Loretta Au and David Chan Mary V. Coit Lori F. Damrosch Mary Jane Tarlton Deutsch Mary Lou Donarski Ina and Daniel Ebenstein Terry Eder Kaufman David H. Fleisig Matthew Fuller and Laura McQuade Susanna Furfaro and Diego Giurleo Christine and John Gachot Mark Graham Uday Kak Caren Kaplan Mrs. Jill Leinbach Robert Littman Melanie A. Long Ms. Caitlin Macy and Mr. Jeremy Barnum James C. Marlas Benjamin W. McCleary The McGraw-Hill Companies The Sue and Eugene Mercy, Jr. Foundation James Modula Ruthard Murphy Christopher O’Rourke Caroline B. Pozycki Lora Price The Prospect Hill Foundation Richard and Mary Radcliffe G.R. Ramsay

Joyce Richardson Alfred & Jane Ross Wendy B. Samuel Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Sculco Kira Sergievsky Hazel Shanken Fred Sherry & Carol Archer Susan M. Slote Stephen Sondheim Katie and Matt Sperling The Stern Family Lauren Stevens W. Gene Story Clifford Surko Joan Washburn Jennifer Wendy Sophie Brechu West David and Monica Zwirner Anonymous (1)

Up to $249 Ellen Abrams June and Arthur Abrams James Addison Edward Addison American Express Gift Matching Program Aon Service Corporation Alan Astrow Joanne Atara Isabelle Autones Barbara Azizo Nancy D. Bahlman Kenneth C. Baron Phyllis and Franklin Bass Phillip R. Bastedo Laurie Baum and Riccardo Heald William S. Beinecke Leah Bentley

NUMBERS: ACTIVITIES, DEMOGRAPHICS & FINAN CIALS 2013–2014 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Access to high quality instruction in music and dance to a total of 5,166

OPERATING INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20I4

• More than 80% of all Third Street students benefited from a generous

TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE:

• First-time access to music and dance for a total of 3,396 school

OPERATING EXPENSES: Main School School & Community Partnerships Financial Aid

students, ages 8 months to 78 years old, taught by a faculty of 120.

program of need-based financial aid, merit-based scholarships and free and low-cost instruction valued at more than $1,700,000, serving both students at Third Street as well as those in partnering city schools. children in 22 school partnerships in low-income areas.

• Comprehensive training in music for more than 360 students who,

in addition to individual lessons, take music theory and composition, and participate in music and ensemble programs.

• Cultural and educational enrichment for students and community

through more than 250 free-to-the-public concerts and recitals at Third Street and at other venues around the city.

• Lifelong learning opportunities and social connectedness for 129

adults through music lessons, chamber music, performance workshops, movement classes and New Horizons Band programs.

• Preschool and music- and dance-based early childhood programs to 203 children, infant through age 5.

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6,226,509

Performances Management & General Expenses Fundraising Expenses TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES:

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,620,551 819,126 562,206 92,103 582,142 550,381 6,226,509

TOTAL ASSETS: TOTAL LIABILITIES:

$ 14,387,222 $ 2,024,411

NET ASSET BALANCE:

$ 12,362,811

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Joseph Benvent Joel I. Berson Daniel and Maria Blakemore Susanne Blate Susan A. Bloom Elihu Boroson Allen S. Brings Mr. and Mrs. James P. Brophy Florence Buschke Stacey Campbell Katie and Ramon Casanova Claire Chan Katherine Chan Mable Chan Anthony P. Checchia Fanny Chin Ajay and Neeru Chopra Anne Christensen Charles J. Coccaro Joanne Coco Albert Cohen Eric B. Cohen Amy Coleman Luz Colon George S. Coumantaros Lyric Cox Anna Crouse Conrad Cummings Yvonne Curry Anthony D’Amico Jeanne M. Davies Alison L. Dell Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Suzanne DeVito Ronny Diamond Melissa Dibble Paul Dinello Dinosaur Hill Irena DiStasi Michael Doscher Miriam Droller Robert G. Dy Phoebe Edwards Deborah Elkan John and Kristin Emy Carolina Esquenazi and Jared Friedberg Karen and Robert Falk Steve Farber Mr. Luke Feldman and Mrs. Honora Dearie Elena Feliciano and Jens Peter Hansen Michael H. Fisch Paul L. Fleisig Beth Flusser Ming Fong Raphael Ford Dany Forgeois Barbara W. Fox-Bordiga Emily Fries Elizabeth H. Gaillard Drs. Michael and Suzanne Garfinkle Cara L. Gargano Eileen Sirota Gellerman Larry and Susan Gerstein Mark A. Gimein Paula Glickman Stephanie Goodman Theodore S. Grant Lou Grant

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Samantha Green Michael Greenbaum Anthony Greene Robert K. Grier Barbara Grodd Frances and Stephen Grodzinsky Sara Gubins Lawrence Guerra Matt Harle Shannon and Brian Curry Hartmann Edward Hartmann Irwin N. Hassenfeld Jeffrey Hassenfeld Elisabeth D. Heidelberg Ariana Hellerman Susan Henschel Barbara B. Herman Kay Hershberger and Brian Burnett Henry Hershowitz Susan Hesse Toni Hoar Mr. Charles F. Hollander Nancy Holmstrom and Richard Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoopes Clarice G. Horelick Dave S. Horowitz Barbara J. Houser Dea Hughes Ekaterina Jager Janet Jamieson Jeffries LLC Stephen C. Josephs Judy Josephson Dori Kalish Danny Kalmar Yasuhiro Kato Supanee Kitmahawong Whittney E. Klann William E. Klein Knapp/Clarke Family Lee E. Koonce Dr. Edward L. Kottick Mary Lee and Peter Kreuter Kevin H. Kunkle Jeffrey A. Lamia Irina R. Langer John C. Lassiter Bernard Latuchie Julie Lavelle Marianne Ledwidge Simon Lee Lisa Leingang Annemarie Levitt Robert Y. Lin Elizabeth Lindberg Peter and Janine Lindquist Adelay and George Liss Lois Gehr Livezey Selima Harleston Lust Jennifer Lynch and Edmond Fitzgerald William Mabry Catherine Mahoney Megan E. Mathes Carol Mayefsky Anne and Joseph McCann Alis McCurdy Annabel Merseburg Jane E. Miller, M. D.

Etsuko O. Morris Anita B. Mullen Ann Neal Joan M. Nelson Howard Nizewitz Quincy Inara O’Connell Ronald and Blair Pack Lizabeth Pardo Park Avenue Christian Church Vinny Passione Lynn Passy and Lewis Friedman Marsha Patelson Linda Pellagrini Liza L. Phillips Ann M. Pibal Edward Z. Plue Michelle Poire Elodie Pong and Christof Neracher Pong Deborah Poole Agasthya Pradhan-Shenoy Mrs. David A. Prager Eliza Proctor Mr. Richard A. Rapaport Barbara Rauch Lynn Richmond Antje Rickel Patricia L. Roberts Frederick N. Robin Modesto Rosas Stacy Rosenfeld Mark Rosenman Michael Ross Susan Rubin Andrea Rugg Lisa R. Sack Elizabeth C. Sadler Mariam C. Said Peter M. Saint Germain Dr. Lisa Samstag Frederic S. Sater Judith Scherzer Beatrice Schultz Kenneth I. Schultz Robert Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Sarah Sclarandis Nancy R. Scully Gulnaz Seidalieva and Steven Bernstein Tatiana Serafin Ephod Shang Fran Shapiro Paul Sherrington Harold Sherrington Andrew P. Siff Joseph E. Silverman Casey Simmons Evelyn Simon Suzanne D. Simpson William H. Simpson Jennifer Singleton Beverly Sokoloff Laurence T. Sorkin Annie Sperling Claudia Spiers Monica Surfaro Spigelman Laura Spitzer Rosalind Stark John F. Steeves Deborah A. Steiger Jane Steinberg

Marcy Stephan James Stothers Elinor Tatum Tavantzis Family Brandon Tesh Peggy Tesh Robert Thompson Marian Thorman Anna Toogood Nicole Toulis Sardo Nelita True Greg Villepique Celia Vimont Ellen Wallach Alice Wei and Brent Williams Jonathan Weil Dava Weinstein David Weller Binney Wells Betsy Whitmore Elaine Winter Katharine B. Wolpe Lily R. Wu Janet Xiao Yan Qing Xiao Helen Xiao Yan Xiao Tony Yarborough and Mary Collins Peter Yarrow Margaret G. Yee Lucy Koteen Young Mariko Zapf Jennifer Zaslow Robert Zerilli Katie Zhang Li Zou Harriet Zwerling Anonymous (9)

In-Kind Donors Andrew Barlow & Marty Jessup Jeff Brillinger Andrew Chee Carole Cohen Terri Cook DeMarest Gray Kerry Greene David Jenkins Denise B. Martin James Nazz New York University Jana Pika Kenneth A. Plevan Lora Price Jamie Rogers Jeremy Rosen Estate of Bernice Saperstein* Julia Solomon Jim Theobald Veselka * alumni † in Memoriam

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vincent C. Perro, Chairman Erik D. Lindauer, Vice President Jeannie Park, Vice President W. Curtis Livingston, Treasurer Peter Flint, Jr., Secretary

Tiffany Archer Leah T. Ashley Yelda Basar Moers Byron Bell Lisa Byala Ariel Fausto Fred M. Filoon David M. Huggin, Chairman Emeritus Ricardo Lima Joan C. Long Melanie McKnight Melanie Nolan Jeffrey E. Paige Ponchitta Pierce Stella Sichel Matthew Sperling Ellsworth G. Stanton III, President Emeritus Laura Ann Sullivan Anna-Maria Kellen, Chairwoman Emerita FACULTY

Piano Luis Alvarez Edmund Arkus Daniela Bracchi Jason Cutmore Julia Den Boer Lee Feldman Ming Fong Joan Forsyth* Mira Armij Gill Susan Innamorato Esther Lee Kaplan Paul Kim Neal Kirkwood Eddy Kronengold Nathaniel W. LaNasa Yvonne Lau Vanessa Lee Marcia Lewis Michiyo Morikawa Nnenna Ogwo Jessica Osborne Sasha Papernik Roger Peltzman Dana Pielet Marc Ponthus Hugh Sam Jiayin Shen Sonelius Smith Curtis Sydnor Adam Tendler Ning Yu Natasha Zaitseff

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Strings Robin Braun Emily Brausa Claire Chan Brian Fox Sarah Franklin Carolyn Jeselsohn Ina Litera Chiu-Chen Liu* Caitlin Lynch Eddy A. Malave Maureen McDermott José Pietri-Coimbre Sarah Pratt Troy Rinker Steven Rochen Claire Smith Troy Stuart Gary Tigner Melissa Tong Shanda Wooley Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Anna Maria Baeza Mark Broschinsky Ibrahima Kolipe Camara Carlo Costa Julietta Curenton Benjamin Fingland Susan Friedlander Amos Gambia Glenn Healy Jenny Hill Irene Koloseus Bonita Lubinsky Tim McCarthy John P. Ostrowski Ron Pamposa Mike Ramsey Christa Robinson Andrew Steinberg Brandon Tesh* Julissa Vale John Yao Guitar Scott Anderson Steve Bloom Paul Hemmings Nadav Lev Jeff Litman David Moreno* Gaku Takanashi Liam Wood Voice Lucy Dhegrae Walker Jackson Jamie Jordan Dale Smith

Dance Yvonne Curry Kim Dooley-Kittay Cara Gargano* Taylor Gordon Deena Parrilla Danita Shaheen Theory and Composition Matthew Barnson* Jonathan Bell Paul Kerekes Gregory Spears Alex Weiser Chamber Music Scott Anderson Joan Forsyth Brian Fox Susan Friedlander Paul Hemmings Carolyn Jeselsohn Nathaniel W. LaNasa Yvonne Lau Nadav Lev Chiu-Chen Liu Jeff Litman Bonita Lubinsky Caitlin Lynch Adam Marks* David Moreno Jessica Osborne José Pietri-Coimbre Marc Ponthus Sarah Pratt* Brandon Tesh Shanda Wooley Natasha Zaitseff Orchestra/Band Alexander Booth Brandon Keith Brown Steven Rochen Brandon Tesh* Chorus Walker Jackson Annie Lee Moffett Robert Randall Luke Rosenberg Kaitlin Stark Jennifer Tibbetts

Rock/Jazz Ensembles Scott Anderson Steve Bloom Ross Gallagher Peter Hansen Paul Hemmings Neal Kirkwood David Moreno Gaku Takanashi Brian Vargas Adult Performance Workshop Margaret Mills

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Accompanist Yuka Aikawa Keiko Bishop Tom DeFrancesco Sandra F. Kaplan Robert May Michiyo Morikawa Joyce Smith Kate Whitney Preschool/ Early Childhood E.J. Baliff Zoe Bennett Crystal Bock Maggie Bouslog Maite Castillo Nancy DiCostanzo EiLeen Doster Diana Fox Susan Friedlander Danai Gagne Bob Goldberg Cathy Guy Colleen Itzen Laura Koulish Jean LaPointe Judy Lasko Monika Linkweiler Mik Manenti Jessica Martinez Ayesha McGowan Christina Morrissey Nashira Pearl Victoria Roberts-Wierzbowski Beth Tiegs Dolma Tsering *Chairperson/Program Director/Coordinator  Third Street Partners Faculty Member

Administrative Staff EXECUTIVE OFFICE Valerie Lewis Executive Director Nancy Morgan Deputy Executive Director Joanne Coco Executive Assistant PROGRAMS

Main School Ivan Antonov Assistant Director of Programs Laura Gravino Program Manager Matthew Barnson Department Chair, Theory & Composition Joan Forsyth Department Chair, Piano Cara Gargano Department Chair, Dance Chiu-Chen Liu Department Chair, Strings David Moreno Department Chair, Guitar Brandon Tesh Department Chair, Winds, Brass & Percussion Director, Band Programs Adam Marks Artistic Director of Chamber Music Program Sarah Pratt Director of Barbara E. Field Saturday Chamber Program School & Community Partnerships Nicholas Scarim Program Manager, Third Street Partners James Hall Program Coordinator, Third Street Partners Brandon Tesh Band Programs, Third Street Partners Beth Flusser Producer, Music in Abe Lebewohl Park Marilyn Appleberg Assistant Producer, Music in Abe Lebewohl Park Timothy Schellenbaum Technical Director, Music in Abe Lebewohl Park Preschool & Early Childhood Elaine Winter Director of Preschool and Early Childhood Programs Maite Castillo Preschool Administrative Assistant Piano Services Vince Agustinovich Piano Technician

DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS Kerry Greene Director Jeremy Zerbe Manager, Communications & Marketing Brittany Schwartz, Manager, Institutional Giving Andrea Long Manager, Annual Giving Aanchal Chopra Development Assistant

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Steve Aronson Director

Operations Patrick Pierre Director Beverly Harper Safety Director Mario Cox Security Guard Edwyn Pitre Head Custodian Robert Grier Custodian Joel Marin Custodian Jhonny Rodriguez Custodian Finance Eric Cohen Financial Manager Laura Currier Bookkeeper STUDENT SERVICES Loyi Malu Director Myra Nieves Registration Manager Jaimie Appleton Student Services Assistant Scott Lynch Receptionist Barbara Weiss Receptionist

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Save the Date

M O R E E V E N T S A T W W W . T H IR D S T R E E T M U S IC S C H O O L . O RG

The following are selected special events. For a complete events list, visit Third Street’s website.

December

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are free of charge and take place at Third Street. Programs and schedules are subject to change without notice.

SKIRBALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 566 LAGUARDIA PLACE, NYC TICKETS $10

Artist Performance Series 2014-15 Third Street’s outstanding

faculty members and their guests perform on most Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Call or visit the School to obtain a series flyer or view it on the website.

Every Week! Students of all ages

and levels perform. See the schedule on the website or subscribe to the weekly E-news for more.

Sunday, December 7, 2014 1:00 p.m. Holiday Concert

Thursday, December 11, 2014 11:00 a.m. New Horizons Band Concert Saturday, December 13, 2014 4:30 p.m. Piano Department Recital featuring Pachelbel’s Canon Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. Nutcracker Thursday, December 18, 2014 4:00 p.m. 120 Voices: Caroling Throughout East Village Neighborhood Saturday, December 20, 2014 4:30 p.m. Chamber Music Concert

January

Saturday, January 17, 2015 1:15 p.m. Piano Olympics

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Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:00 a.m. String ’Stravaganza ST. MARK’S CHURCH-IN-THE-BOWERY

Saturday, January 31, 2015 1:15 p.m. Master Class: William DeVan, piano

February

Saturday, February 7, 2015 4:30 p.m. New Music Concert with Marc Ponthus

March

Sundays in March, 2015 Third Street Historic Walking Tours with Big Onion Tours details to follow

Saturday, March 7, 2015 4:30 p.m. Master Class: Dennis Alexander, piano Saturday, March 14, 2015 6:00 p.m. Rock Band Concert/ Dance Party Saturday, March 21, 2015 4:30 p.m. Chamber Music Master Class

Saturday, March 28, 2015 4:30 p.m. Piano Department Recital

April

Saturday, April 18, 2015 5:30 p.m. Piano Master Class Monday, April 27, 2015 Third Street’s 120th Anniversary Gala CAPITALE, 130 BOWERY, NYC INVITATIONS & TICKET PRICES TO FOLLOW

May

Saturday, May 2, 2015 4:00 p.m. Master Class, John O’Conner, piano Saturday, May 16, 2015 4:30 p.m. Chamber Music Concert Wednesday, May 20, 2015 7:00 p.m. Stowe C. Phelps Annual Student Concert location to be announced

Also coming in May! Master Class at The Greene Space in partnership with WQXR Third Street Family and Community Day Block Party

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