ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT

Bloomingdale School of Music’s
60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

Join us as our 60th anniversary celebrations continue with our annual Spring Benefit at the iconic Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts. This special evening will highlight Bloomingdale’s lasting impact over the decades and honor Board President Ken Michaels and his family for their exceptional legacy of support. The program will take place in the Bruno Walter Auditorium, preceded by a dinner and cocktail hour in the library’s public spaces.

TUESDAY, April 1, 2025

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.

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!

Tier 1 – $150/per person: Includes Dinner Reception & Concert
Includes sit-down dinner with open bar in Volvo Hall, Concert in Victor Borge Hall, and Champagne Reception

Tier 2 – $59/per person: Includes Cocktail Hour & Concert
Includes Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres and open bar in the Taplin Café, Concert in Victor Borge Hall, and Champagne Reception

Enhance your experience!

Sponsorships are available from $750 to $7,500.

More information on the benefits of sponsorship are available at the button above. If you are looking for corporate sponsorships, please follow the link for Corporate Participation.

Sponsor the arts!

Businesses and organizations can participate in a variety of ways including: purchasing a sponsorship, purchasing an ad in our program, or donating an item or service for our raffle. More information on the benefits of participation are available at the button above.

Can’t make it but still want to help?

Make a donation! A donation of any amount gains you access to the livestream! All proceeds go towards supporting and providing access to our music programs.

25+ Years of

Inspiring Our Students

Bloomingdale’s MAP program targets the youth of NYC who possess the talent to compete on an elite musical level, but lack the resources and training necessary to channel their talent into something meaningful and lasting. BSM offers the majority of MAP students a full scholarship, worth roughly $6,500 per year. Each year, between 15 and 20 students are enrolled in the program. Since the program’s inception in 1992, over 200 students have graduated from the program and 99% have gained entry to a conservatory, college, or university.

"We are grateful to Bloomingdale School of Music and Student Services for finding our teacher, Monica Verona. My son has been playing piano for 9 years and he discovered whole new things about his playing with Ms. Verona's perspective."

"My daughter was re-inspired to learn to play the piano, after a disastrous start 4 years ago. Marc has instilled in her the joy of playing music."

"When I play music and perform for other people and they hear the hard work that I've put in and my expression through whatever I'm playing... it makes me feel different...when you're able to make music, you feel better about yourself."

Learn more about MAP!

(Click the video below)

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, Carnegie Hall, unlimited classes at Club Pilates, 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.

EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP | MOMA

One year of unlimited free admission for two to The Museum of Modern Art & MoMA PS1. Value of $200.00

DINNER FOR TWO | 15 E. TOCQUEVILLE

Experience the decadence of a 5-course tasting menu for two at 15 East Tocqueville. Value of $350.00

2 CONCERT TICKETS | CARNEGIE HALL

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Bomsori Kim at Carnegie Hall on April 16th, 2024 at 7:00pm. Value of $180.00

4 TICKETS | METS VS BRAVES

Saturday 5/11, 4-10pm at Citi Field, Braves Vs. Mets.
Valued at $468.00

What's on the menu?

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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.

Brandon and Judah Vazquez
Father and Son

Sample copy: Ken Michaels has been a steadfast champion of Bloomingdale School of Music, dedicating his time, leadership, and generosity to advancing its mission. As Board President, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the school’s growth, ensuring access to high-quality music education for students of all backgrounds. His commitment extends beyond governance—his family has been deeply involved in supporting Bloomingdale’s programs, fostering a culture of philanthropy and artistic excellence. Through his vision and unwavering support, Ken has helped Bloomingdale thrive, leaving a lasting impact on the institution and the countless students it serves.

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.

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

April 1, 2025

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

HONORING OUR LEGACY FACULTY MEMBERS

Join us for Bloomingdale School of Music’s annual spring benefit, Ignite the Music. This year’s benefit will honor our “legacy” faculty members who have been teaching with the school for an impressive 25 to 50 years!

These pillars of the Bloomingdale community have had an immeasurable impact on the lives of so many students and families during their decades of service in music education. We look forward to hearing their stories, illustrating how they Ignite the Music in our community by igniting a passion for learning in our students.

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

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.

CONCERT TICKETS | CARNEGIE HALL

2 tickets for Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Bomsori Kim at Carnegie Hall on April 16th, 2024 at 7:00pm. Value of $180.00

EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP | MOMA

One year of unlimited free admission for two to The Museum of Modern Art & MoMA PS1. Value of $200.00

DINNER FOR TWO | 15 E. TOCQUEVILLE

Experience the decadence of a 5-course tasting menu for two at 15 East Tocqueville. Value of $350.00

4 TICKETS | METS VS BRAVES

Saturday 5/11, 4-10pm at Citi Field, Braves Vs. Mets.
Valued at $468.00

SEE ALL PRIZES NOW AND ENTER TO WIN

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?

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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

ROYAL BOX Sponsors

PARTERRE Sponsors

ORCHESTRA Sponsors

GRAND TIER Sponsors

DRESS 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

TUESDAY, April 1, 2025

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!

Learn more about MAP!

(Click the video below)

What's on the menu?

(Click for larger view)

Bloomingdale School of Music’s 60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

April 1, 2025

HONORING OUR LEGACY FACULTY MEMBERS

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

SELECT YOUR RAFFLE ITEMS

SEE ALL PRIZES NOW AND ENTER TO WIN

BLOOMINGDALE GENERATIONS

TBD

What's on the menu?

(Tap for larger view)

ROYAL BOX Sponsors

PARTERRE Sponsors

ORCHESTRA Sponsors

GRAND TIER Sponsors

DRESS 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

Bloomingdale School of Music’s
60th Anniversary Spring Benefit

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