NEC in New York Scholarship Gala
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May 11, 2006
Harvard Club of New York
New York City is home to many New England Conservatory alumni, parents, and friends. This spring, NEC acknowledges its New York presence with a gala event that will raise scholarship funds for students from the New York metropolitan area. The gala fundraiser will include a cocktail reception followed by dinner and performances by some of NEC's top faculty and students. Outgoing NEC President Daniel Steiner will be honored at this year's event.
For more information and to reserve tickets:
Joanne Coluccio, (617) 585-1156
Event Committee Chairs
William David Brohn '58 M.M.
John L. Hornor III '53, '55 M.M., '57 A.D.
Margaret Mills '59 M.M.
Event includes:
6:00 pm - Cocktail Reception
Location: Harvard Club of New York
27 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
35 West 44th Street ("new entrance") is at street level
7:00 pm - Gala Dinner and Musical Performances
Location: Harvard Club of New York
Before and after the dinner courses, Master of Ceremonies John Rubinstein introduces performances by jazz pianist John Medeski '88 DP, NEC's award-winning Parker Quartet, and members of the NEC faculty: vocalist Dominique Eade, cellist Paul Katz, violist Carol Rodland, mezzo-soprano Heidi Skok, violinist Lucy Stoltzman, pianist Irma Vallecillo, and violinist Donald Weilerstein, who occupies NEC's Dorothy Richard Starling Violin Chair. Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi will also speak.
Actor/singer/composer/director John Rubinstein--the son of pianist Arthur Rubinstein--made his Broadway debut in 1972 in the title role of Pippin. In addition to his film roles, he has appeared on dozens of television's most popular programs from the 1960s ("Dragnet") to today ("Law & Order").
Tickets: $250 individual ($150 tax deductible)
$3,500 table of 10 ($2,500 tax deductible)
Lead Event Sponsor
For followup with your program book ad honoring Daniel Steiner or your event sponsorship:
Joanne Coluccio, (617) 585-1156
Steiner Celebrations in Two Cities
New England Conservatory and outgoing president Daniel Steiner have strong roots in both New York and Boston. Leading up to NEC’s May 11 New York Scholarship Event honoring Steiner, a Leadership Dinner in Boston on May 4 also celebrated Steiner’s legacy and included the announcement of the Daniel Steiner Presidential Endowment Fund. Here are some images from the May 4 dinner.
 President Daniel Steiner shares a laugh with donors David and Jean Nathan. |
 Life Trustee Joe Bower smiles with Overseers Frank Wisnecski and Bill Hicks, and Lynn Wisnecski. |
 Josh Steiner and his wife Antoinette Delruelle join Daniel and Prudence for a family portrait. |
 Trustee Harry Pratt with alumna Janice Mancini del Sesto and overseer Donna Hieken. |
 Overseer Elizabeth Leatherman poses with Priscilla Hunt and Joan Nathan. |
 Brown Hall looks its finest as Master of Ceremonies David Scudder says a few words of welcome. |
 Prep student Grace Kelly brings the house down with her performance of Thelonious Monk’s ’Round Midnight. |
 After paying public tribute to NEC’s outgoing president, Ginny and Pete Nicholas share a private moment with Daniel Steiner. |
 Artist Diploma candidate Stefan Jackiw is joined by doctoral student Vincent Planès for a dramatic rendition of Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs. |
 Event co-chairs Harry Pratt and Lisa Frusztajer applaud each other and Daniel as they mutually announce the creation of the Daniel Steiner Presidential Endowment Fund. |
 After their dazzling individual performances, Stefan Jackiw and Grace Kelly share a moment with Daniel. |
 Master of Ceremonies and Life Trustee David Scudder congratulates President Steiner. |