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In Harmony: Summer / Fall 08

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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