Musical Explorers from PS 22 in Staten Island

Discovering Music Luncheon Co-Chairs

On Thursday May 20, 2010, Carnegie Hall held its annual Discovering Music Luncheon at the Mandarin Oriental, New York. The 2010 Luncheon highlighted the Weill Music Institute’s Musical Explorers program, which gives more than 4,000 first- and second-grade students the opportunity to explore New York City’s diverse heritage of song.

The afternoon included a lively performance by Musical Explorers from PS 22 in Staten Island. They were joined on stage by Nathaniel Stampley, a Music Explorers artist and star of Broadway’s The Lion King.

Special thanks to our Honorary Chair Laura Pomerantz and our wonderful Co-Chairs for their incredible efforts with this year’s Luncheon. All proceeds from the Luncheon directly supported the music education and community initiatives of the Weill Music Institute.

1. Discovering Music Luncheon Co-Chairs
2. Laura Pomerantz, Honorary Chair and Carnegie Hall Trustee, welcomes guests to the Luncheon.
3. Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall's Executive and Artistic Director, delivers remarks.
4. Paula Zahn, Event Host, describes the work of the Weill Music Institute.
5. Musical Explorers from PS 22 in Staten Island perform with Nathaniel Stampley, Musical Explorers artist and star of Broadway’s The Lion King.
6. Musical Explorers performance
7. Musical Explorers performance
8. Paula Zahn interviews Nathaniel Stampley.
9. Luncheon presentations

10. Raffle prizewinners are announced
11. Co-Chair Jennifer Zonis (right) and guests
12. Co-Chair Allison Fehrenbaker (far left) and guests
13. Co-Chair Kim Blank (second from right) and guests
14. Carnegie Hall Trustee Susan Rose and guests
15. Co-Chair Joan Picket and guests
16. Co-Chair Allison Fehrenbaker and guests
17. Co-Chairs Betty Ende, Sylvia Ende, and Marci Seidman and guests
18. Co-Chair Jennifer Zonis and guests
19. Co-Chair Kim Blank and guests