Bloomingdale School Of Music

We’re still riding the high from our Spring Benefit: Generations and we were thrilled to receive a quick shoutout on ABC News in honor of the evening! A huge thank you to Michelle Charlesworth of ABC News for serving as our incredible emcee and for being such a warm, generous presence throughout the event. Thanks to our amazing community, we surpassed our fundraising goal of $150,000, raising over an incredible $165,000 in support of student scholarships at Bloomingdale School Of Music. We’re so grateful. #springbenefit #bloomingdaleschoolofmusic #generations #musicforall #nonprofitimpact #musiceducation #abcnews #thankyou

Will you join us in supporting music education for all in our 60th year? www.bsmny.org/generations Meet our Honoree, Ken Michaels! As we prepare for this special evening, we invite you to learn more about our honoree, Ken Michaels. Ken has been part of the Bloomingdale story for decades. His connection began in the 1970s as a young clarinet student, introduced to the school by his parents. Decades later, his own children became Bloomingdale students, and since 2014, he has led the school as Board President - championing music education, and making sure that Bloomingdale continues to serve our community for generations to come. #chapter60 #generations #springbenefit #donate 🎥 Dayna Grayber

A beautiful write up by I Love The Upper West Side ! "Music education has benefits many aren’t aware of, from a positive influence on motor and math skills, to growing self-confidence and boosting creativity and emotional development. It’s more important than ever to maintain these principles, and Bloomingdale’s robust series of classes, ensembles and lessons can make this a reality." Read the full article at the link below. Support Bloomingdale: www.bsmny.org/generations

Post 17: Performathon Begins (2001) - History of Bloomingdale In 2001, we kicked off our first Performathon—a full day of student performances to raise funds for scholarships. The tradition continues, supporting our mission of accessible music education. “As Bloomingdale grew and evolved, greater efforts were made to engage more student involvement in the process of raising funds toward financial assistance. This was accomplished through the yearly “Performathon” – a day-long event that included performances by the entire student body. When Performathon first began in 2001, students collected donations through direct requests to family, friends, teachers, neighbors, acquaintances, and even approached pedestrians on the sidewalk or selling brownies, cookies and lemonade on street-corners. To motivate students to raise as much money as possible, prizes are awarded for the highest fundraisers. like tee-shirts, tote bags, baseball caps, sweatshirts, Apple watch, Macbooks, and more. The highest amounts raised by a single student have reached nearly $3,000, and in its first year, the school raised $7,500. Since then, Bloomingdale has raised over $20,000 each year as a result of the Performathon. Students and faculty celebrate the incredible success of Performathon each year with lunch and an ice cream party. To say that Performathon has been enormously successful would be an understatement. Not only has it provided important and needed financial aid to support students in their study of music, but it has brought the students, faculty, and administration together as a community in a combined effort to be self-supporting realistically and artistically.” - Monica Verona, excerpt from ‘Breaking the Silence: Celebrating Bloomingdale School of Music’ Support Bloomingdalele today! Visit www.bsmny.org/generations and donate to our 60th Spring Benefit campaign! #bloomingdaleschoolofmusic #nycmusic #communitymusic #musiceducation #bsmhistory #historicbuilding #musicforall #chapter60

Our Executive Director, Erika Atkins, was a guest on Get Connected, NYC’s 106.7 Lite FM weekly talk show with host Nina Del Rio. She shared insights about Bloomingdale’s mission, our 60-year legacy, and the power of music education in our community. Listen to the full interview at https://lnkd.in/gbhezPme to hear more about how Bloomingdale is making music accessible to all. iHeartRadio Haneen Arafat Murphy 106.7 Lite FM Erika Atkins #bsmnyc #getconnected #1067litefm #musicforall #musiceducation #nycmusic

Our Executive Director, Erika Atkins, was recently featured by The CALO Organization! In the article, she talks about her journey, leadership, and commitment to making music education accessible to all. We’re proud to have Erika leading Bloomingdale and shaping the future of our community through music. Check out the full article below! #bsmnyc #musicleadership #artseducation #communitythroughmusic #thecalo #spotlight

Exciting news: we’re honored to announce that we’ve received a grant from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs FY2025 Cultural Development Fund (CDF)!! Art and culture are the heart and soul of New York, contributing to a safer, stronger, more vibrant city. We’re proud to be among 1,078 organizations receiving over $59 million through the CDF - the largest-ever city allocation for the program, thanks to the partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office and the City Council. This investment in our work will help us bring programs to members of our community. This CDF grant will support our general music programming. You can read more about this year’s CDF awards at nyc.gov/culture. #NYCulture

“60 Years in Harmony: The History of Bloomingdale School of Music” Post 15: The 1996 Piano Campaign By the mid-90s, Bloomingdale’s pianos had seen decades of music-making—and it was time for a refresh. In 1996, Executive Director Lawrence Davis launched the Piano Campaign to restore and renew the school’s 17 pianos, ensuring students had high-quality instruments to learn and perform on. “In 1996, Lawrence Davis launched a piano campaign to raise funds to renew and restore the school’s 17 pianos. With a series of concerts on ‘multiple bad pianos,’ as it was called, he was able to receive newer pianos through private donors and restore others.” - Monica Verona As we celebrate 60 years of music and community, we’re bringing history to life with AI-animated historical photos, keeping these memories alive for the next generation. Support us on our 60th year by donating or participating in our 60th Anniversary Gala: Generations, where we’ll honor the legacy of Bloomingdale and the moments that shaped us! www.bsmny.org/generations #pianolegacy #bsmthenandnow #chapter60 #makingmusichappen #bsm60th

Celebrate 60 years of musical excellence at Bloomingdale School of Music’s Spring Gala! Join us at the iconic Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts on April 1st to honor Board President Ken Michaels and other legacy families who have supported our community across generations. Enjoy a delightful dinner and cocktail hour at 6:30 pm, followed by a benefit concert at 7:30 pm in the Bruno Walter Auditorium. Hosted by abc’s esteemed Michelle Charlesworth, known for her award-winning journalism and dedication to the arts. Let’s come together to celebrate Bloomingdale’s lasting impact on our community. Date: April 1, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – Dinner and Cocktail Hour | 7:30 pm – Benefit Concert Location: Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Buy tickets, donate, and learn more at www.bsmny.org/generations ➡️➡️ #bloomingdalespringgala #60yearsofmusic #kenmichaels #michellecharlesworth #lincolncenter #musiceducation #communitysupport

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Performance Competition! 🎉 Last night, at our Awards Convocation, these talented students received their cash prizes and certificates of achievement in recognition of their outstanding performances! 🏆🎶 It is always inspiring to witness our students showcase their artistry, and we are so proud of their dedication and hard work. A huge thank you to our amazing faculty at Bloomingdale School of Music for guiding and supporting our students on their musical journeys! 📸 Swipe through to see moments from this special celebration! 🎹 Accompaniment: Olga Gurevich 📷 Gloria Lam #bsmnyc #bsmperformancecompetition #musicexcellence #awardsconvocation #musicinspiration