News Archive: July 2008
Graduating Seniors Represent Kaufman Community
Spring was a time of passage at Kaufman Center as Lucy Moses School seniors and––for the first time––Special Music School seniors took their next steps. For the Center, the 2008 graduation proceedings were a significant milestone in the evolution of its arts education mission––both within the Center and in the larger community.
My Thoughts on Musically Speaking
Musically Speaking is the beginning of many sentences in my day to day.
Musically Speaking at Merkin Concert Hall
When Merkin Concert Hall opened in 1978, The New York Times exclaimed, “New York has long needed a truly intimate concert hall . . . and the answer may be on West 67th Street.” The past 30 years have seen a lot of change for the Hall and for the New York City performing arts community as a whole. The landscape of classical music has shifted, making way for the tremendous growth of contemporary classical, pop and jazz offerings. The way in which music is articulated–– from composition to performance––is constantly evolving.
Face the Music at Wordless Music Series
On May 2, 2008, the Special Music School's new music ensemble, Face the Music, shared the stage of Good Shepherd Faith Church in Manhattan with itsnotyouitsme and Stars of the Lid as part of the Wordless Music Series. The series has become a favorite of music connoisseurs in New York and is now broadcast on WNYC.
Click here to hear the show.
Help Make Wishes Come True at the Kaufman Center
Leave Your Mark On Merkin
Leave a lasting impression in the Merkin Concert Hall lobby by purchasing a plaque on our new donor wall, located in the center of the south wall in the ground floor Merkin lobby. The plaque can be engraved with a name of your choosing. Honor a loved one or show others your personal commitment to the Kaufman Center.
2008 Kaufman Center Honors
The 2008 Kaufman Center Honors gala raised more than $650,000 and drew more than 350 guests for an evening of entertainment and fun honoring the achievements of former Board Chairman Phyllis Feder, prestigious architect Robert A.M. Stern and real estate leader Joseph A. Cabrera—all of whom have made significant contributions to the Center and to the arts community.
Recent Events: Summer / Fall 08
Recent events at the Kaufman Center included a Lucy Moses School Scholarship Luncheon, the Barnes & Noble Play-a-Thon, the May 1 Musical Evening, a new musical based on the myth of Persephone, the PTA-sponsored Special Music School art show and more.
News Highlights: Summer / Fall 08
News highlights include the Arts Management Award for Kaufman Center Executive Director, Lydia Kontos, and announcements about the launch of the new Kaufman Center website and more.
Summer / Fall 08 Newsletter Download
Click on the link to print or save a copy of the printed version of the Summer / Fall 08 issue of In Harmony. You can also read individual articles on the site (accessible from the main Newsletter page or our In Harmony archive).
First Special Music School Graduating Seniors Choose their Next Steps
Spring was a time of passage at Kaufman Center as Lucy Moses School (LMS) seniors and—for the first time—Special Music School (SMS) seniors took their next steps.
