ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT

Bloomingdale School of Music’s
60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to this remarkable achievement.

A huge thank you to our honoree Ken Michaels and his family and to our Bloomingdale “Generations” families: the Vazquez Family and the Kwan Family.

Thank you to our talented student and guest performers, devoted faculty and staff, board members, alumni, families, friends, and a special thank you to Michelle Charlesworth, who hosted the evening with warmth and grace.

COULDN'T ATTEND?

Couldn’t make it to Generations? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Watch the full program, including performances, speeches, and tributes, right here.

YOU CAN STILL DONATE

Didn’t get a chance to donate? It’s not too late! Your support makes it possible for students to attend lessons and classes, provides teaching opportunities for our faculty, and allows us to expand our programming as we look to the future.

Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Dinner and Cocktail Hour ~ 6:30 pm

Benefit Concert ~ 7:30 pm

*Business Cocktail Attire

Hosted by Michelle Charlesworth

Michelle Charlesworth is an esteemed reporter and co-anchor for WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News Saturday and Sunday Mornings. With a career spanning over two decades, she has become a trusted voice in journalism, delivering impactful stories that resonate with the community.

Charlesworth’s dedication to journalism has been recognized with the prestigious Gold Triangle Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, honoring her in-depth reporting on her personal battle with skin cancer. She has also hosted WABC-TV’s Emmy® Award-winning special programs, including “Broadway Backstage,” which previews upcoming theater seasons, and “Above and Beyond,” a tribute to local high school students and teachers making a difference in their communities.

Beyond her professional achievements, Charlesworth is deeply committed to community engagement. She frequently hosts and supports charitable events across the Tri-State area, reflecting her passion for giving back.

OUR GENERATIONS MATCH SPONSORS

The Michaels Family

The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation

SUPPORT OUR FACULTY & STUDENTS

JOIN US IN PERSON

Single ticket options ($80-$240) include Cocktail Hour and Show or Buffet Dinner and Show. Sponsorships ($600-$10,000) for up to 10 people are also available.

DONATE AND WATCH

Can’t make it in person? A donation of $5 or more grants you access to our livestream. Donations of every amount go directly to scholarships and programming and keep our mission alive for generations to come!

ENTER TO WIN!

You can support Bloomingdale when you enter to win in our benefit raffle full of enticing prize packages for all tastes. ($20 minimum)

SEND A MESSAGE

You can purchase a message ad in our benefit program to congratulate your favorite Bloomingdale student or faculty member for their latest success or wish us a happy 60th anniversary!

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION

Gain exposure for your business while supporting a great cause! Options include program ads, in kind donations, and event sponsorships!

DONATION TRACKER

BLOOMINGDALE GENERATIONS

Ken Michaels
Bloomingdale Board President

Ken Michaels, an attorney and lifelong Upper West Side resident, has a deep passion for music, and strong belief in the mission of the Bloomingdale School of Music: providing music access to the community.

Ken was introduced to Bloomingdale by his parents, Barbara and Arthur, who brought him to free concerts and enrolled him as a clarinet student in the 1970s. He and his wife Lenore enrolled their sons Stephen (piano and voice) and Julian (guitar) as students there in the early 2000s. Ken joined the board in 2012 and has served as Board President since 2014, seeing the school through the hiring of several Executive Directors, and much needed renovations as televised on an episode of George to the Rescue. He has also continued his musical education there – recently taking classes in guitar, banjo, and voice.

This year, we honor the Michaels family’s unwavering commitment to the school and their enduring support in advancing the Bloomingdale School of Music for the enrichment of our entire community.

You Can Still Give & Win Big!

Our benefit raffle is LIVE with some exciting items that you can win, like tickets to see the Mets, museum tickets, beautiful accessories, luxurious dining experiences and much more!

In conjunction with our spring benefit, all raffle proceeds go towards supporting and providing access to our music programs and scholarships for Bloomingdale students.

$100 GIFT CARD FOR FUMO UWS

Indulge in a fantastic dining experience at FUMO on the Upper West Side, where you can enjoy exquisite food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. Value of $100.00

GENIUNE LEATHER HANDBAG BY HOBO BAGS

Upgrade your style with this elegant light blue-grey Hobo leather handbag—a perfect blend of sophistication and versatility. Value of $255.00

GARNET AND SAPPHIRE NECKLACE

This gorgeous sterling silver necklace from South Paw Studios is the perfect mix of classic and modern, featuring a deep red garnet and white sapphire. Value of $300.00

YOGI BERRA MUSEUM TICKETS & SWAG

Enter to win 4 free passes to the Yogi Berra Museum, plus a prize pack loaded with 2 Yogi T-shirts, a baby hat, “The Yogi Berra Book,” a keychain, and a #8 ring—perfect for any true fan.
Value of $160.00

When you join us for this event, YOU will be helping us celebrate Bloomingdale’s incredible legacy and ensure its future for generations to come. Your support will expand access to our music programs, empowering students of all ages to discover the joy of music. All proceeds will go directly toward sustaining and growing our mission.

Bloomingdale School of Music’s
60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

We’re thrilled to share the extraordinary success of our “Generations” Spring Benefit! Thanks to the support of so many in our community, we were able surpass our goal of $150,000 and raise over $175,000!

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to this remarkable achievement.

A huge thank you to our honoree Ken Michaels and his family and to our Bloomingdale “Generations” families: the Vazquez Family and the Kwan Family.

Location:
Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts

40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Schedule of Events:
Dinner and Cocktail Hour – 6:30pm
Benefit Concert – 7:30pm

*Business Cocktail Attire

Hosted by Michelle Charlesworth

COULDN'T ATTEND?

Couldn’t make it to Generations? Don’t worry, we’ve got you!

Watch the full program, including performances, speeches, and tributes, right here.

YOU CAN STILL DONATE!

SUPPORT OUR FACULTY & STUDENTS

Join us in person for our Annual Spring Benefit

Single ticket options ($80-$240) include Cocktail Hour and Show or Buffet Dinner and Show. Sponsorships ($600-$10,000) for up to 10 people are also available.

DONATE
AND WATCH

Can’t make it in person? A donation of $5 or more grants you access to our livestream. Donations of every amount go directly to scholarships and programming and keep our mission alive for generations to come!

ENTER TO WIN!

You can support Bloomingdale when you enter to win in our benefit raffle full of enticing prize packages for all tastes. ($20 minimum)

SEND A MESSAGE

You can purchase a message ad in our benefit program to congratulate your favorite Bloomingdale student or faculty member for their latest success or wish us a happy 60th anniversary!

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION

Gain exposure for your business while supporting a great cause! Options include program ads, in kind donations, and event sponsorships!

DONATION TRACKER

BLOOMINGDALE GENERATIONS

Ken Michaels
Bloomingdale Board President

This year, we honor the Michaels family’s unwavering commitment to the school, and their enduring support in advancing the Bloomingdale School of Music for the enrichment of our entire community.

Guest Artist

TBD

What's on the menu?

(Tap for larger view)

This year’s benefit will honor our “legacy” faculty members who have been teaching with the school for an impressive 25 to 50 years! So, we sat down with legacy faculty members, Marc Peloquin, Roberto Hidalgo, and Monica Verona, to share some of their favorite memories of teaching at Bloomingdale over the years.

SELECT YOUR RAFFLE ITEMS

You can still give and win big!

Our benefit raffle is LIVE with some exciting items that you can win like tickets to Carnegie Hall, luxurious dining experiences, unlimited pilates classes, and much more!

In conjunction with our spring benefit, all raffle proceeds go towards supporting and providing access to our music programs and scholarships for Bloomingdale students.

$100 GIFT CARD FOR FUMO UWS

Indulge in a fantastic dining experience at FUMO on the Upper West Side, where you can enjoy exquisite food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. Value of $100.00

GENIUNE LEATHER HANDBAG
BY HOBO BAGS

Upgrade your style with this elegant light blue-grey Hobo leather handbag—a perfect blend of sophistication and versatility. Value of $255.00

GARNET AND SAPPHIRE NECKLACE

This gorgeous sterling silver necklace from South Paw Studios is the perfect mix of classic and modern, featuring a deep red garnet and white sapphire. Value of $300.00

YOGI BERRA MUSEUM TICKETS & SWAG

SEE ALL PRIZES NOW AND ENTER TO WIN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kenneth Michaels, President
Bradley Kulman, Vice President
Juliana Zhang, Treasurer
Sherry Glied, Secretary
Wayne Agard
Kristen Booth Glen
Jake Cinti
Jean Marie De Veux
Andrea Gural
Patrice Jean
Burton Kassell
Fenney Kuo
Ruth Levine
Joe Mangrum
Catherine McKenzie
Sarah Paul
Jerry Phelps
Margaret Williams

ADVISORY BOARD

Miranda Beeson

Ashley Browne

Bob Cane

Erika Floreska

Matthew Johnson Harris

Paul Ness

Joshua Rim

Mary Sachs

John Sanchez

Melissa Schoonveld

Suzy Stein

GENERATIONS MATCH SPONSORS

The Michaels Family

The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation

ROYAL BOX Sponsors

PARTERRE Sponsors

ORCHESTRA Sponsors

GRAND TIER Sponsors

DRESS CIRCLE Sponsors

family CIRCLE Sponsors

BENEFIT COMMITTEE

Catherine McKenzie, Chair
Erika Atkins
Grace Azcona
Noelle Barbera
Jean Marie De Veaux
Justin Duckworth
Dayna Grayber
Patrice Jean
Fenney Kuo
Seth Slade
Suzy Stein

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS

BUSINESS SPONSORS

Our Devoted Partners in Access to Music Education

Thanks to the hard work and commitment of our partners, we are able to continuously strive to make a positive impact on the lives of music lovers everywhere.

Bay and Paul Foundations
Baisley-Powell Elebash
Berwen Contractors
Booth Ferris
City Council Discretionary Funding
Classical Singing and New York In June
Columbia Community Service
Con-Edison Arts and Culture Grants
City Council Discretionary Council member Brewer
City Council Discretionary Council member Abreau
D’Addario Foundation
Edwin Caplin Foundation
Federal Government – CARES ACT
Find Your Light Foundation
Hyde and Watson Foundation
Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation
Libby Holman Foundation
Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund
Network for Good
New York Community Trust
New York Preservation Society
New York State Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell
New York State Council of Arts
Pinkerton Foundation
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts
Youth Inc.

Annual Reports

Please contact Noelle Barbera at nbarbera@bsmny.org or 212-663-2021 ext 126 for more information.

Bloomingdale School of Music’s 60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

COULDN'T ATTEND?

YOU CAN STILL DONATE

The Michaels FamilyThe Ella Fitzgerald Foundation

Single ticket options ($80-$240) include Cocktail Hour and Show or Buffet Dinner and Show. Sponsorships ($600-$10,000) for up to 10 people are also available.

Can’t make it in person? A donation of $5 or more grants you access to our livestream. Donations of every amount go directly to scholarships and programming and keep our mission alive for generations to come!

You can support Bloomingdale when you enter to win in our benefit raffle full of enticing prize packages for all tastes. ($20 minimum)

You can purchase a message ad in our benefit program to congratulate your favorite Bloomingdale student or faculty member for their latest success or wish us a happy 60th anniversary!

Gain exposure for your business while supporting a great cause! Options include program ads, in kind donations, and event sponsorships!

Bloomingdale School of Music’s 60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

COULDN'T ATTEND?

YOU CAN STILL DONATE!

SUPPORT OUR FACULTY & STUDENTS

Join us in person for our Annual Spring Benefit

Single ticket options ($80-$240) include Cocktail Hour and Show or Buffet Dinner and Show. Sponsorships ($600-$10,000) for up to 10 people are also available.

DONATE AND WATCH

Can’t make it in person? A donation of $5 or more grants you access to our livestream. Donations of every amount go directly to scholarships and programming and keep our mission alive for generations to come!

ENTER TO WIN!

You can support Bloomingdale when you enter to win in our benefit raffle full of enticing prize packages for all tastes. ($20 minimum)

SEND A MESSAGE

You can purchase a message ad in our benefit program to congratulate your favorite Bloomingdale student or faculty member for their latest success or wish us a happy 60th anniversary!

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION

Gain exposure for your business while supporting a great cause! Options include program ads, in kind donations, and event sponsorships!

DONATION TRACKER

BLOOMINGDALE GENERATIONS

TBD

What's on the menu?

(Tap for larger view)

SELECT YOUR RAFFLE ITEMS

SEE ALL PRIZES NOW AND ENTER TO WIN

ROYAL BOX Sponsors

PARTERRE Sponsors

ORCHESTRA Sponsors

GRAND TIER Sponsors

DRESS CIRCLE Sponsors

family CIRCLE Sponsors

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS

BUSINESS SPONSORS

Our Devoted Partners in Access to Music Education

Annual Reports

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Music Programs

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Bloomingdale School of Music’s
60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

The Michaels Family

The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation

Bloomingdale School of Music’s
60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

DONATE
AND WATCH