Giving
Meet Our Donors
Every Gift Has a Story
Keeping the Song Alive
Alta Trachtenberg Malberg (BM ’69) and her husband Dr. Marc I. Malberg MD are giving back to Manhattan School of Music in honor of their late daughter, Ariel, and to support musicians grow and expand in their careers.
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Brothers’ Bond Leads to Meaningful Gift: Alumni Donald and Gerald Sebesky
Musicians know the name Don Sebesky for the 31 times he was nominated and three times he won a Grammy Award. Gerald “Jerry” Sebesky knows him for this as well, but more importantly as a big brother, a teacher, and a life-long influence.
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A Sibling Bond Benefits Future Young Musicians: Gail and Bonnie Levine
Gail R. Levine has found a fitting way to honor the memory of her late sister, who attended MSM’s Precollege 60 years ago.
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Precollege Alumna “Pays it Forward” to Future Young Musicians: Carol Lieberman
Highly accomplished violinist Carol Lieberman has enjoyed a 60-year career, including decades spent as an educator. She attributes the time she spent as a student at Manhattan School of Music’s Preparatory Division (now the Precollege) as providing the foundation for her career. In appreciation, she’s made plans in her will to endow a Precollege Scholarship in her name.
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Creating Opportunities for the Talent of Tomorrow: Flavio Varani
Reflecting on the role MSM played in catapulting him into an illustrious musical career led Flavio Varani (BM ’68, MM ’70) to establish an endowed piano scholarship to support students, today and tomorrow.
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Seeing a Need, Making a Difference: Solomon Mikowsky
For decades, renowned pianist and artist-teacher Solomon Mikowsky has done much to help MSM students live, learn, and thrive.
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A Lasting Impact for MSM Students: Cathleen “Cate” Ann Ryan
Cate Ryan had abundant talent, humor, and charm; a passion for theater; and a love of New York City. Her gift to Manhattan School of Music—an endowed scholarship created in honor of an important person in her life—will ensure that future students can pursue their passions.
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MSM’s Excellence Inspires Donor’s Gift: Saul Raw
In 2014, Saul Raw attended an opera performance by MSM students, what would become the first of many. So impressed with the level of talent and the School itself, he decided to become a donor.
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‘The Best Audience Member’ Gives Back: Mary Riebold
While Mary Riebold spent her career as an actuary, one of her true passions is opera. Over the years, Mary’s relationship with MSM grew, resulting in a planned gift to support generations of bright young talent at the School.
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Rewarding Young Musicians With Talent: Walt Sayre
Repaying his "beloved MSM" for a career in music, Walt Sayers has made a generous planned gift to support trombonists at Manhattan School of Music.
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Connecting Performers With the Power of Music: Christianne Orto
Well before the age of social distancing, Christianne Orto was pioneering distance learning programs for musicians across the globe. Generations of students will benefit from her work and her legacy gift.
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Giving to Make MSM Students Great: Frank Bamberger
Frank Bamberger has been coming to the School's concerts and other performances for years. His devotion to classical music and the education of young musicians led him to make a gift to MSM in his will.
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A Legacy for Music and the Arts: Rosalie J. Coe Weir
Rosalie J. Coe Weir always had a passion for the arts and music. It's part of what inspired her to support the next generation of artists and create a legacy at MSM.
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Preserving MSM's Legacy: Louis Alexander
As a child, piano was a cornerstone of Lou Alexander's life. Though his studies took him elsewhere as he got older, he eventually found his way back at Manhattan School of Music, where he found "the space to be me."
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Honoring His Vision: Hugh Masekela
A trumpeter, a composer and an advocate for South African musicians, the late Hugh Masekela will live on through a scholarship created in his honor at Manhattan School of Music.
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A Teacher's Investment in the Future: Ruth Golden
Ruth Golden has had a storied career in music. With a gift to MSM, she’s paving the way for future students to achieve their dreams as well.
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Giving Back to the Community: Melody Sawyer Richardson
MSM Trustee Melody Sawyer Richardson fell in love with opera and music at a young age. Her passion for music can be seen in her support for Manhattan School of Music and all our students.
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Profile in Philanthropy: Dr. Theo George Wilson
Originally from Scotland, Theo George Wilson grew up in London in the 20s and 30s. He recalled as an infant a fascination with music; selecting gramophone records to dance to from his parents collection; picking out notes with one finger on a piano he could barely reach up to.
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Paying It Forward: The Legacy of Mabel Gerber
Pianist Mabel Gerber (1930–2015) grew up in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx. From an early age, Mabel’s mother, a pianist and the owner of the Bainbridge Piano Studio, taught her the importance of social justice and helping those in need.
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