SUMMER 2019
SOUND-OFF News from Education Through Music
IMAGINE: A Gala To Benefit Education Through Music On Wednesday, June 12, nearly 500 guests attended Imagine: A Gala to Benefit Education Through Music to celebrate ETM’s partner school students and honor Paramount Group, Inc. The event set a new record, raising over $1 million to help ensure that more children have access to quality music education. ETM Executive Director Penny Swift shared with the crowd, “Thanks to incredible friends and champions like all of you, ETM is bringing music to more of the children who need it most. We’re so grateful to have the support of the community in this room as we continue our work to turn the dream of music education for all children from imagination to reality.” Paramount Group received the inaugural Ray of Light Award for their commitment to excellence and their philanthropic support, which is breaking down barriers so that children can gain access to high-quality music education. In accepting the honor, Chairman, CEO and President Albert Behler commented, “When Paramount first became involved with ETM in 2013, it was because ETM’s mission aligned closely with our own corporate culture and values. Paramount believes it is important for companies like ours to contribute to society, beyond creating jobs and making money for investors.” Continued on page 2
Students from P.S. 154 in Queens perform under the direction of music teacher Tom Carroll.
Quality music education for all children