Fall 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CMS welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors during a meeting in March. Dr. Sharon Albert and Priscilla Johnson were elected to serve. Dr. Sharon Albert is a professor in the Religion Studies Department at Muhlenberg College where she teaches Islamic and Jewish studies and comparative religions. She sits on the Board of Congregation Am Haskalah, and has chaired their Ritual and Youth Education committees. She is an active volunteer at Jewish Day School; and a supporter and user of many local cultural institutions including the Baum School, Allentown Public Library and LV Zoo. Dr. Albert is married to Dr. Mark Stein, and has two sons (who attend CMS). Priscilla Johnson is a Kutztown university graduate with a B.A. and M.A. in English. She holds a Secondary Education Certification in English as well. After teaching in public school for several years, Ms. Johnson moved into higher education where she worked at Northampton Community College, Cedar Crest College, and most recently Penn State Lehigh Valley were she served in administrative positions. Priscilla has served on the LCArts Council Board; she is a graduate of Leadership Lehigh Valley and has had continuing education at both Harvard University and Oxford University. Priscilla is married to Michael and has a son who enjoyed cello lessons for seven years at CMS. CMS extends our warm welcome to both ladies; we are looking forward to working with you!

During the annual meeting of the Board on Monday, June 11, new officers were nominated to serve. CMS extends our sincere thank you to officers, Larry Johnson, who will continue on the board as ex.-officio for one additional year. To James Klunk, Ann Williams, and John Weber for their service to CMS. We also congratulate the new officers Dr. Ann Williams, President; Steven Markowitz, Vice President, and John Weber, Treasurer. The position of secretary is yet to be filled. Two other notes: we extend our get well wishes to Board member Bob Nagle who is recuperating from surgery!! And, we extend congratulations to Honor & Mrs. (Linda) Knoll Gardner on the nuptials of their daughter in July. STAFF We had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Astrid Vargas this summer. Jennifer first worked with CMS while attending Penn State Lehigh Valley as a student under Priscilla Johnson. Jennifer, along with several other PSLV students, generated a podcast for CMS as a marketing program. Jennifer then went on to attend, and will complete her senior year next year, at Penn State main campus working towards a degree in International Relations with hopes of working with the United Nations one day. Her interest in the non-profit sector really ‘caught her’ while working on our project. She contacted us to see about the possibility for an Internship. We were thrilled to have her expertise and energy all summer. And we extend our thank you, Jennifer, for your superb work.!

FACULTY NEWS Welcome to Sanford Kravette, piano, clarinet, and sax, who joined the CMS faculty in May. Mr. Kravette received his Masters of Music Degree, clarinet, where he studied with John Heiss, Gunther Schuller, Frank Battisti, from New England Conservatory; and Artist Diploma Candidate, clarinet, the following year. Sanford received his Bachelors of Music, magna cum laude, student of Attilio Poto, from Boston Conservatory of Music. Various other teachers have included Ellen Polansky & Robert Wyatt, instruction in piano….James Craig received a recent e-mail from a former student. Gregory Fritze is Chair of the Composition Department at the Berklee College of Music, a prize winning composer, Fulbright Scholar, active performer, conductor and educator. “You may be interested in reading my program from my last concert that I did in Brazil where I was visiting artist at the National Conservatory in Tatui, Brazil. Your name is listed as my first composition teacher. I think your drilling me about doing good notation especially helped me get into college as a composition student. For that I am very grateful. Thank you. Greg…..wow, way to go James! Great job! CMS STUDENT MAKES STATE ORCHESTRA! Violin student, Kristie Budihardjo, of Linda L.Kister, performed at the PMEA Conference in Lancaster April 18 – 21. We are all so very proud! Congratulations! STUDENT NEWS Students of Dr. Saturen, piano, always have news to share. Jessenia Diaz will be attending Miami-Dade Community College this fall….Travis Nguyen will begin his prepharmacy program at Duquesne…Elysia Trapp will begin a double major at West Chester State University in communications and theatre…Isaiah Albert-Stein participated in Science Fair. His project investigated whether listening to music improves one’s concentration when studying material other than music. We ask, what where the results of the project? Not conclusive during this study...Alexandra Gallagher was inducted

into the Tri-M Music Honor Society….Joe Polizzotto has become assistant construction manager for Habitat for Humanity. Congratulations to all.

Students and faculty thanking our donors during the annual brunch at the Lehigh Country Club in May. Pictured: Dr. Deb Andrus, Clifford Tracy, Kids Chorus members with a member of Impressions. Background Mr. Larry Johnson; guests Honor Arnold C. Rapoport & Marcia Cohen AROUND THE COMMUNITY TOP 40, a pop group, under the direction of Mr. Cliff Tracy, performed at The Baum School of Art on Saturday, February 25, 2012 prior to their Frock & Rock fashion show. We extend thank you to CMS TOP 40 members and to The Baum Art School for asking us to perform. Impressions Jazz Ensemble, also directed by Mr. Tracy, performed for the Lions Club District Dinner at the 4-Points Sheraton on Saturday, April 21, 2012. They were OUTSTANDING! The CMS CK (Chorus Kids) performed at Moravian Village for their residents on Saturday, April 28 at 10:30 am. They did a wonderful job…went out to lunch…and came to CMS and performed once again during the CMS student recital! WOW, great job everyone. CMS CK is directed by Mary Schatkowski. PARTY TIME ADVENTURE™ CMS is again providing great programming for children’s birthday parties.

Musical Adventures Party Time™ offers a musical instrument caravan brought to the party introducing the world of music in a funfilled environment with friends and family. CMS offers Musical Adventures in Terrific Two’s; Awesome Three’s; Fantastic Four’s; Stupendous Five’s; Super Six’s – and Sensational Seven’s. Why not consider having Ms. Rachel (Hosterman) bring Birthday Wishes along with her musical instrument caravan to a party for your child, grandchild, or even a nursery or grade school class. RECITALS To kick-off the 30th anniversary of CMS two members of the CMS faculty donated their talent for a recital. Stefan Xhori, violin, and Rebekah Ruth, piano, performed on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in the Rodale Community Room. The music included Sonata no. 3 in C minor, Op. 45, Allegro molto ed appassionato, Allegretto expressivo alla Romanza and Allegro animato by Edvard Grieg; Canzonetta, Op. 35, No. 2 and Melodie Op. 42, No. 3 by Tchaikovsky, Canzone, Op. 38a, Samuel Barber; Poeme, Op. 25, Chausson, and Scherzo-Tarantella, Op. 16 Henri Wieniawski. It was wonderful; such talent. We sincerely thank both Stefan and Rebekah for donating their talent to support CMS student scholarships and tuition-free outreach programs. We thank founding director, Martha Maletz, Board President Lawrence Johnson, former Board President David Voellinger, and board member Gail Farnham for attending. Also thanks to faculty members Carole Houghton, Mary Schatkowski, James Craig, Josh Klein, Dr David Saturen, Rachel Hosterman and Ruth Maletz for attending and supporting their colleagues. February 26 the annual faculty – student recital. What a lovely Sunday afternoon it was. The sun was shinning; the temperature was near 50 degrees; the audience numbered over 135; and the music was super. The February Recital has become an annual event with teachers and students performing together as a showcase for CMS. Each of the past faculty/student recitals have been great; this was no exception. Performers included (by performance) Lydia Yuhas & Carole

Houghton, piano duet; Carolyn Boulay, voice; Victoria Bayona, piano; Beangi Hidalgo, piano; Emmanuel De Oliveira, piano; Clarinet Choir – Elektra Benkrid, Devin Diaz, Meara Hayden, Emily Hoke, Robert Lawrence, Kathy LaRose, Jonathan Leeds, directed by Dr. Deborah Andrus; Rachel Hosterman, piano; Johnathan Singley, piano; Kristen Cornish, piano; Mary Schatkowski, piano; Zachary Schatkowski, clarinet, & Mary Schatkowski, piano duet; Josh Klein, guitar; Rebekah Graver, voice; Rebekah Graver, vocals, Joseph Hall, trumpet; Nikolette Bottoni, piano, Alexandra Gallagher, piano, Dr. David Saturen, piano, Thomas Fritzges, bass, Jon Maury, drums. Accompanist: Dr. David Saturn. Studios represented included those of Dr. Andrus, Rebekah Graver, Henry Guzevich, Rachel Hosterman, Carole Houghton, Josh Klein, Jon Maury, Dr. Saturen, Mary Schatkowski, and John Schwartz. Great job everyone; congratulations. We extend thank you to Larry Johnson, CMS Board President for attending our performance. March 25: Student recital included rock ľ roll music. Students to perform included both the Silver Winds Flute Choir and Thursday Players Flute Choir. Thursday Players: Kayleigh Ackerman, Erica Haas, Kristin Koze, Sabrina Sizer, Teva Skovronek, Kelley Yang. Silver Winds Choir: Kaela Bitting, Brenda Heisler, Melanie Kennedy, Taylor Mielnicki, Julia Nagle, Rebecca Walton, Sarah Yeates. One clarinet student, Karthik Chavan performed. And, many piano students including Karthik’s sister, Mohana; Shravan Suresh, Liam Young, Genesis Morales, Gaethiana Dulorie, Esther Pena, Prathysha Kothare, and brother, Valmiki; Elizabeth Pena; Kaitlin McLoud, and brother Lincoln; Henry Le, Zachari Halkias, Anthony Virgo, Ivan Charviakou, Jessenia Diaz, Alexandra Gallagher, and Isaiah Albert-Stein. Studios represented included Carole Houghton, Ruth Maletz, Dr. David Saturen, Mary Schatkowski, Dr. Nora Suggs, and Clifford Tracy. Mary Schatkowski was accompanist for Mr.

Chavan. Music performed included Great Balls of Fire, Rock Around the Clock, Louie Louie Barbara Ann, Rockin’ Robin, as well as Arabesque, Badinerie, Star Wars, and more. Students did an outstanding job as always. Thank you everyone! We also thank Board President, Larry Johnson and his wife Debra, and Board Treasurer, John Weber for attending. Thanks also to two board members, Dr. Sharon Albert, mom to Isaiah Albert-Stein, and Linda Gardner, who brought her granddaughter. April 28 and April 29 saw back to back recitals. On Saturday, April 28, CMS hosted a spring student recital that included studios of Lou Czechowski, Rebekah Graver, Henry Guzevich, Ian Holmes, Rachel Hosterman, Dr. David Saturen, Mary Schatkowski, John Schwartz, and Stefan Xhori. Accompanists included Ian Holmes, Rebekah Ruth, Dr. David Saturen, and Mary Schatkowski. Students, by order of performance, Joseph Coco, clarinet; Eric Liu, piano; Alec Liu, piano; Sadie Reichgott, voice; Julia Wright, violin; Kaia Reenock, violin; David Hall, clarinet; Logan Vitalos, piano; CK (Chorus Kids) Indira Alevardo, Mariana Cardenas, Evan Mori, Alora Puello, Lissa Rojas, Matthew Schatkowski, Gwendolyn Subjin, and Julia Wright; Morgan Richardson, violin; Sasha Long, violin, Alora Puello, guitar; Julie Sizer; piano; Michelle Diaz, piano; John Machell, piano; Jaden Muniz, piano. Music performed included C’est Magnifique by C. Porter; Spanish Dance, T. Oesten; Long, Long, Ago, T.H. Bayly; Blackbird, The Beatles; Sonatina No. 1, Op. 36 and more. We congratulate all the performers and their teachers for a job very well done! Sunday, April 29, our annual FLUTE-A-THON. Flute solo’s, duo’s, and trio’s performed. Studios represented included Catherine DeBoeser, Cliff Tracy, and Dr. Nora Suggs. We especially thank Dr. Suggs who works very hard to put this annual recital together; it was well worth the work; everyone performed beautifully! Performers included Sabrina Sizer, Elizabeth Kern, Becca Walton, Caroline Davis, Jane Davis, Lauren Davis, Sarah Salvestrini, Alyssa

Karounos, Thursday Players: Kayleigh Ackerman, Erica Haas, Sabrina Sizer, Teva Skovronek, and Kelley Yang; Josephine Miller; Taylor Mielnicki; Alethea Khoo; and the Silver Winds Flute Choir Melanie Kennedy, Taylor Mielnicki, Julia Nagle, Becca Walton, Sarah Yeates. Accompaniment, Rebekah Ruth. Music included works by J.C.Pepusch, J.S. Bach, G.P.Telemann, G.F. Handel, and more. Thank you everyone for another great FLUTE-A-THON. June 9 and June 10 featured back to back year end recitals. On Saturday, June 9 nineteen students took to the stage to perform for family and friends. Studios represented included those of Rachel Hosterman, Carole Houghton, Linda Kistler, Josh Klein, Ruth Maletz, Rebekah Ruth, Dr. David Saturen, Mary Schatkowski, John Schwartz, and Kathryn Uhler. Accompanists included Dr. David Saturen, Rebekah Ruth, Santa Peters, and Kathryn Uhler. Students to perform (in order of performance)Jeremy Budihardjo, piano; Julia Nimeh, piano; Julie Sizer, piano; Margaret Gallagher, piano; Hanna O’Connor, piano; Michael Gallagher, cello; Carina Weatherhold, violin; Karherine Purtell, violin; Stephen Wroge, violin; Morgan Richardson, violin; Thomas Nguyen, piano; Olivia Christman, piano; Nicole Chiaradia, piano; Shravan Suresh, piano; Alissa Solano, piano; Kristin Cornish, piano; Assata Allah-Shabazz, piano; Zachary Schatkowski, clarinet; Isaiah Albert-Stein, piano. Among some of the music performed; Beethoven’s Für Elis; Clementi’s Sonatina in C; Lennon & McCartney’s Yesterday; H.S. Bach’s Two Birds. It was just a lovely recital – great job everyone! Sunday, June 10 was the annual GALA Recital. As you may remember, students are recommended to audition before an independent panel of judges in the spring of the year. Judging, is based upon predetermined criteria; each student on their own merit within their level. Students to received high scores perform in the GALA; those with the very highest scores receive scholarships for continued studies next fall. Judges this

year were Corliss Bachman, Executive Director PA Sinfonia, Karl DeBoeser, piano, and Betty Tang, cello. We extend our thank you to the judges for their excellent work. The students to perform this year included (by alpha) Victoria Bayona, piano; Kristie Budihardjo, violin; Mohana Chavan, piano; Joseph Coco, clarinet; Ian Cunningham, alto saxophone; Emmanuel DeOliveira, piano; Beangi Hidalgo, piano; Eric Liu, piano; Sashmarie Long, violin; Yaidelice Lopez, piano; Lila Mangino, guitar; Sophia Mangino, violin; Kelly McMahon, violin; Thursday Flute Choir, Kristin Koze, Sabrina Sizer, Teva Skovronek, Kelley Yang; Liam Young (could not perform due to illness); Audrey Yuhas, alto saxophone; Lucy Zhang, violin. Teaching studios represented included those of Lou Czechowski, Carole Houghton, Linda Kistler, Josh Klein, Mary Schatkowski, John Schwartz, Dr. Nora Suggs, Clifford Tracy, Stefan Xhori. Accompanists Rebekah Ruth, Dr. David Saturen, Mary Schatkowski. The performance was outstanding. Music performed included Concerto in D Major, Andanta Cantibile – Mozart; The Entertainer – Joplin, Perpetual Motion – K. Bohm, Sonata No. 3 – G. F. Handel and more. At the conclusion of the performance, Board President Larry Johnson and Director Carolyn Clarke awarded the scholarships. Ian Cunningham received the CMS Ovations Scholarship; Kristie Budihardjo received the ASO Schadt Brothers Scholarship (also comes with the use of the Schadt violin) and the CMS Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship; Lila Mangino received the Muriel I. Frank Scholarship; Eric Liu received the Jerome and Martha Markowitz Scholarship; Kelly McMahan, Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Scholarship; Emmanuel DeOliveira, Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Scholarship; Lucy Zhang, Joseph Maletz Scholarship; Audrey Yuhas, Rabbi William Greenburg Scholarship; Joseph Coco, CMS Rising Star Scholarship. Two additional awards went to Lana Brucker, piano and voice (teacher, James Craig) and Elysia Trapp, piano (teacher Dr.

David Saturen). The two new awards (new last year) go to graduating seniors who have been under music study with CMS for more than two years and have been recommended by their teachers to receive the award. We extend our sincere good wishes to both Elysia and Lana and congratulations to our scholarship students – you did an outstanding job this year! Thus ended the 2011 – 2012 school term. CMS was host to SATORI Ensemble Competition On Saturday, February 18, CMS was once again pleased to host the 7th annual SATORI Student Chamber Music Competition in the Rodale Community Room. Five groups performed, including the CMS Silver Winds Flute Choir. Judges included Rebecca Brown, Martha Schrempel, and Donald Spieth. The winning ensemble received a cash award of $ 500 and performed during SATORI’s concert on April 28 at Bethlehem’s Wesley Church. Congratulations to Piano Trio, Alexandria Conrad, violin; Kathryn Westerlund, cello; Brittany Conrad, piano. CMS OUTREACH PROGRAMS SATURDAY STRINGS Artist-In-Residence Program CMS was honored to generate an artist-in-residence program January through May for nine elementary school string students, grades 3 – 4 – 5, in the Allentown School District. Instead of the artist, one, going to the school, CMS program invited students to enjoy classes at our location in Symphony Hall with several artists over the fourteen week program. For two hours each Saturday, students learned from professional artists including Linda L. Kistler, Stefan Xhori, Kate Uhler, and a trio from SATORI chamber music group. So too, Josh Klein and Cliff Tracy helped these budding artists to learn music and technique from some of the Lehigh Valley’s most professional musicians. Students even worked with Ian Holmes during one of the sessions. What an experience; and to hear the young musicians grow week after week was truly special. We extend a special thank you to Mr. Larry Flynn, music educator Allentown

School District, who continues to give students that special education and opportunity only music can; to Debora Roberson, Vice President Allentown School District Foundation who really made this program come to fusion; and to all the ASD Foundation Board members and their donors for helping give music to so many through this Pilot Program. CMS touched over 55 students each Saturday morning. And, to parents of our students, thank you for your support each Saturday morning and for all that you do to support music study! Students performed on stage at Kidstage on Saturday May 26 during Mayfair, along with other CMS students – great job everyone! CMS FLUTOPHONE CLASSES AT TREXLER MIDDLE SCHOOL CMS enjoyed working with Trexler Middle School students in April and May through flutophone classes directed by CMS Cliff Tracy. Ninety-five students began their musical journey in April. We extend our thank you to the ASD Foundation with special thank you to that special donor for helping to make this program possible! BROUGHAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ENJOY ENSEMBLE PLAYING AFTER SCHOOL Under the direction of Dr. Deb Andrus and teacher Dr. Nora Suggs, over 25 middle school students received extra special attention to music study by some of our finest educators. After school classes began in January culminating with a performance at Zoellner Arts Center in April and another performance for all Broughal students in May. So too, some of the students performed at Mayfair on Memorial Day, along with other CMS students. The after-school program included Flute Choir, Saxophone Ensemble and Clarinet Choir. The program will run again this coming fall.

for peers and family was presented at the end of the program session. Great job! CMS GOES TO THE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL LEHIGH VALLEY CMS also had the great pleasure of working with the students of JDS this past winter/spring. CMS generated four classes, flutophones, brass-woodwinds, violins and guitars two times each week to 50 students. They were amazing! Thank you JDS, Principal, Yossi Kastan, and thank you to CMS Program Director, Clifford Tracy, and to CMS teachers/artists, Josh Klein and Bill Washer. Students all performed at the end of the school year, during their Arts Festival for parents, siblings and friends. We look forward to working with the students once again during the 2012 – 2013 school year. ANNUAL BRUNCH AND SILENT AUCTION CMS: Celebrating Musical Success was held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Lehigh Country Club. It was a glorious day. Co-Chair Rick Bachl and Gail Farnham; committee members: Carolyn Clarke, Jerry Frank, Linda Gardner, Larry Johnson, Betty Jean Killgore, Pat Hudson, Susan Phillips, Barbara Platt, Vasu Vasudevan and Dr. Ann Williams. There was music throughout the afternoon performed by CMS faculty and students; a wonderful buffet by the Lehigh Country Club, superb auction items donated by individuals and business’ throughout the Valley; and great fellowship throughout the 250 guests.

FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ian Holmes again brought ‘sing-out’ to the students at Fountain Hill this past spring. His program, after-school, taught youngsters how to sing as one. A performance Matthew Jazz member

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The CMS Silver Winds Flute Choir greeted our guests as they entered the building. In the main dining room the songs by our CK CMS Chorus Kids could be heard. The four-season’s room enjoyed the CMS Clarinet Choir. A bit later, solo performances by Julian Lovas and Alexandra Gallagher, both piano, was enjoyed. Immediately following, CMS Impressions Jazz Ensemble followed by the CMS Collective. The finale, all students and teachers participated in their rendition of Abba’s ‘Thank you for the Music” as they went into the audience to shake hands and personally say thank you to our donors. We were so very happy to have Honorary Chairs this year, and such key people in the community no less. Scott and Cathy Fainor, Joan Moran and William Fenza, and Tony and Jo-Jo Muir. Tony spoke on behalf of CMS. (Tony was a member of the board for several years and was the Chair of the Development Community).

Linda Kistler, Dr. David Saturen We extend our thank you to the Honorary Chairs, our co-chairs and brunch committee, to Marianne Zerfass, Banquet Manager and her co-workers at Lehigh Country Club, and to the donors and supporters of CMS. We also extend our thank you to the faculty and students to perform during the day. They included: Silver Winds Flute Choir under the direction of Dr. Nora Suggs; Kaela Bitting, Brenda Heisler, Melanie Kennedy, Taylor Mielnicki, Julia Nagle, Becca Walton, Sarah Yeates. CK – Chorus Kids Choir under the direction of Mary Schatkowski.; Indira Alvarado, Marianna

Cardenas, Evan Mori, Lissamarie Rojas, Alora Puello, Matthew Schatkowski, Gwendolyn Subjin, Julia Wright. CMS Clarinet Choir under the direction of Dr. Deborah Andrus; Emily Hoke, Kathryn LaRose, Robert Lawrence, Jonathan Leeds, and Patrick Scheirer. Solo performances by Alexandra Gallagher, piano (student of Dr. David Saturen) and Julian Lovas, also piano (former student of Lou Czechowski). Impressions Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Clifford Tracy; Isaiah Albert-Stein, Tory Figueroa, Thomas Frtizges, Michael Gallagher, David Hall, Joseph Hall, Krystal Hall, Matthew Fainor, Paul Peng, Elysia Trapp, Crystal Wise, Lydia Yuhas, and Audrey Yuhas. Linda Kistler, violin accompanied by Dr. David Saturen, piano. CMS Collective, Carolyn Boulay, Thomas Fritzges, Alexandra Gallagher, Joseph Hall, Ian Holmes, II, Jon Maury and Dr. David Saturen. OPENING OF THE JEROME & MARTHA MARKOWITZ MUSIC ROOM Thursday, June 28, 2012 was the opening reception for the new music room on the campus of Penn State Lehigh Valley. The State-of-the-Art room was sponsored by the Markowitz family in memory of their mother and father. The Grant was a collaborative effort between PSLV and CMS. CMS not only has the opportunity to teach from this location beginning in August but was also granted scholarship funds for students in need of financial assistance. Steven, Ann Marie, Marc, Sandra, Judy and Dave – we very much thank you! Many guests were invited to the opening. Among them, Larry Johnson, Dave Voellinger and Lona Farr, Bob Pearce, Barry & Jane Holben, Audrey Cherney, and many more. CMS Jazz Ensemble, Impressions, performed, under the direction of Cliff Tracy. They did an outstanding job. E-MAIL ADDRESSES: We ask you to send us your e-mail address so that you are always connected to the latest student/faculty performances, new

program offerings or simply news about our CMS family. Please snail mail, e-mail [email protected] or call us 610.435.7725 with your information.

Student Thanksgiving Recital – free Saturday, November 17, 2012, 1:30 pm Rodale Community Room

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Student Holiday Recital –free Sunday, December 16, 2012, 2:00 pm Scottish Rite Cathedral th 15 & Hamilton Street, Allentown

CMS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Carolyn G. Clarke, Director, Administration & Development; Dolores (Dolly) Czarnecki, Business Manager; Clifford Tracy, Program Manager; Amy Erney and Dawn Reuber, Administrative Assistants.

Benefit Recital Sunday, January 27, 2012 2:00 pm Featuring Josh Klein, guitar, vocals Rodale Community Room Free Will Offering

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Ann Williams, President; Steven Markowitz, Vice President; John Weber, Treasurer. Dr. Sharon Albert; Dorothy H. Baker; Robert J. Breslin; Gail Farnham; Jane Friedberg; Jerome Frank, Esq.; Linda Kay Gardner; Lawrence Johnson; Priscilla Johnson; Carolyn Katwan; Martin Karess, Esq.; Alexander Masetti; Robert Nagle; Barbara Platt; Keelarthur ‘Vasu’ Vasudevan; David Voellinger; Martha Maletz. Daniel K. McCarthy, Lehigh County Commissioner, exofficio.

CMS TO HOST SATORI Chamber Ensemble Competition Saturday, February 16, 2013, 1:30 pm Rodale Community Room

ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES Lawrence Johnson; Robert Knauer, Esq.; Steven Markowitz; John Stanley, Esq.; Vance Powers. CMS FACULTY Dr. Deborah Andrus, James Craig, Lou Czechowski, Catherine DeBoeser, Rebekah Graver, Henry Guzevich, Ian Holmes, II, Rachel Hosterman, Carole Houghton, Joshua Klein, Linda Louise Kistler, Ruth Maletz, Jon Maury, Dr. Richard Metzger, Katherine Purcell, Rebekah Ruth, Hector Rosado, Dr. David Saturen, Mary Schatkowski, George Schermerhorn, John Schwartz, Dr. Nora Suggs, Clifford Tracy, Kathryn Uhler, William Washer, Stefan Xhori.

Student Flute-A-Thon - free Saturday, April 20, 2013, 1:30 pm Rodale Community Room

CALENDAR 2012 - 2013 Annual Monster Concert Saturday, October 27, 2012 Noon – 3:00 pm Barnes & Noble, The Promenade Center Valley, PA

Faculty/Student Recital –free Sunday, February 24, 2012, 1:30 pm Rodale Community Room Student Recital –free Sunday, March 10, 2012, 2:00 pm On the campus of Penn State Lehigh Valley

Student Recital - free Sunday, April 21, 2013, 1:30 pm Rodale Community Room Student Recital – free Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1:00 pm Rodale Community Room GALA Recital Sunday, June 9, 2013, 1:00 pm Rodale Community Room Merit-based Scholarships awarded!

Annual Brunch, Silent Auction & Music Presentation Sunday, April 28, 2013 Noon – 3:00 pm Lehigh Country Club 2013 Co-Chairs: Kelly & Jack Payne, Jr. Ticketed Venue Sponsorships available Please call 610 435.7725 for details

Guests in Garden Room, Lehigh Country Club, May 2012 Brunch. MAKING A DIFFERENCE One student at a time Did you know CMS distributes more than $50,000.00 annually in financial aid, scholarship assistance, multi-family member discounts and multimusic discipline discounts and tuition-free outreach programs? Did you know CMS does not cap the annual distribution of assistance? Did you know that you can sponsor music lessons for a student for only $30.00 per lesson? To find out how you can be of support to a youngster this year and every year, simply call the Office for details (610.435.7725). Scholarship Assistance may be donated throughout the year, designated toward the CMS Scholarship Program or by making a donation in perpetuity through the CMS Endowment Fund. PLANNED GIVING Leaving a legacy for future generations…your continuing gift! CMS asks you to consider including CMS among your charitable bequests when planning your Estate. By doing so, you can help make a lasting and significant difference in the lives of music students attending

Community Music School for generations to come. The simple gift of quality music instruction to youngsters and adults in our community through private and group instruction has continued since CMS was founded in 1981. Our programs have directly touched more than 13,000 members of our community in just the past fifteen years. Indirectly, CMS programming has touched the lives of twice that many as they are family, friends, and audience of our students. It is possible for YOU to help insure that the gift of quality music education continues to be available to everyone in our Greater Lehigh Valley for a very long time to come by making a provision in your WILL for CMS. During our 30th anniversary year we ask you to consider making a gift to the CMS Endowment Fund. YOUR gift will make a lasting and significant difference in the life of a student at Community Music School far into the future. And, it is so easy to do. Simply make a gift to the Endowment Fund. CMS does accept checks and credit cards. For additional information, please contact the School Director. CMS extends our sincere thank you to the many individuals, corporate and family foundations, as well as government agencies that generously donated to CMS. Last fiscal year fundraising brought CMS over $260,000 – we are truly blessed by your gifts. Thank you! GIFTS IN MEMORY January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012 From: Mr. & Mrs. James Clarke to Mrs. Robert Gross in memory of her husband; to Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Payne, Jr. in memory of Jack’s mother. From: Ms. Audrey Cherney in memory of Ms. Marie Stangl, Mr. Ira Rosen, and Ms. Rina Katz. From: Mr. & Mrs. William Diehl in memory of Ms. Nancy Perkins, Pastor Pat Childes, MD and Mrs. Tritchie Samuels. GIFTS IN HONOR January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012 From: Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Albert in honor of the retirement of Ms. Deborah Zohn,

Parkland music teacher. From: Mr. & Mrs. James Clarke in honor of the Bat Mitzah of Alexis Tatum Haltzman Tracy on May 12, 2012. GIFTS IN-KIND January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012 Mr. Joseph Bernick; Ms. Nancy Bernstein, Mr. James Craig, Atty. Vicky Coyle; Mr. Allan Cole; Dr. & Mrs. Howard Hudson, Mr. James Klunk and Klunk & Millan Advertising; Ms. Elizabeth Palmer, Ms. Barbara Pearson. OVATIONS SOCIETY MEMBERS January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012: 6-months The Ovations Society runs on the calendar year, not the fiscal year. Thus, individuals and family foundations to donate generous gifts of $ 500 and more become members of the Ovations Society each year. The following list is for January 2012 through June 2012. The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation – Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Baker, Dr. & Mrs. Richard M. Boulay, Ms. Florence Brown, The Century Fund – Ms. Alice Ann Miller, Mr. & Mrs. James Clarke, Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Cowen, Ms. Gail Farnham, Atty. & Mrs. Jerome Frank, Mr. James Fronheiser, Honor & Mrs. James Knoll Gardner, Mr. William Hacker, Dr. & Mrs. Howard Hudson, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence T. Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. James Klunk, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Marcon, Allen Organ, Inc. – Mr. & Mrs. Steven Markowitz, Ms. K.G. Matthews, Mr. & Mrs. John McGlade, Ms. Lois B. Miller, Ms. Joan Moran & Mr. William Fenza, Atty. & Mrs. Anthony Muir, Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Payne, Jr., Mr. Marin Spiro, Anonymous Family Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Keelarthur Vasudevan, Mr. David Voellinger & Dr. Lona Farr, Dr. Ann Williams, Mr. & Mrs. John J. Zeiner. DONATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR: July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 COMPOSER: $ 5,000+ Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., Anonymous Family Trust, Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation, Bessie Graham/Florence Flach Music Appreciation Trust, The Century Fund, Charles Hock Foundation, Julius & Katheryn

Hommer Foundation, National Penn Bancshares – KNBT, The Presser Foundation, Ms. Sandra Goldstein, Mr. & Mrs. James Klunk – Klunk & Millan Advertising, Mr. Marc Markowitz, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Markowitz, Ms. Joan Moran & Mr. William Fenza, Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Trust, Mr. & Mrs. David Roberts, Anonymous Foundation, Anonymous Family Foundation. CONDUCTOR: $ 3,000 - $4,999 Allentown School District Foundation, Jewish Day School Lehigh Valley, The County of Lehigh. PRODIGY: $ 1,500 - $ 2,999 Kiwanis Foundation of Allentown, Holt Family Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence T. Johnson, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Mr. Martin Spiro, Mrs. Jack (Elizabeth) Warsaw. VIRTUOSO: $ 500 - $ 1,499 Allentown Arts Commission (2012 – 2013), Allentown Symphony Association, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (2012 – 2013), Bill Sugra Memorial Fund, PP & L Electric Utilities, Ross J. Born Charitable Trust, Dr. & Mrs. Richard M. Boulay, Ms. Florence Brown, Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits, LLP, Mr. & Mrs. James L. Clarke, Atty. & Mrs. Michael Carr, CMS Boutique, Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Cowen, HCSC, Atty. & Mrs. Jerome Frank, Mr. James Fronheiser, Honor & Mrs. James Knoll Gardner, Mr. & Mrs. John Habiak, Mr. William Hacker – Arbor Insurance, Helping Hand Foundation, Dr. & Mrs. Howard Hudson, King-Spry-Herman – Freund & Faul, Mr. James Lampe, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Marcon, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Masetti, Mr. & Mrs. John McGlade, Rider-Pool Foundation, Ms. Lois B. Miller, Atty. & Mrs. Anthony Muir, Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Payne, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Jan Phillips, Honor Arnold C. Rapoport, Samuels Family Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Keelarthur Vasudevan, Mr. David Voellinger & Dr. Lona Farr, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Univest Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Dr. Ann Williams, Mr. & Mrs. John J. Zeiner.

CONCERTMASTER: $ 250 - $ 499 Alton Park Lions Club, Mr. & Mrs. Auvil, Ms. Brenda Barton, Baum School of Art, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Brake, Mr. Robert Breslin, Mr. & Mrs. Allan Cole, Atty. Vicky Coyle, Dr. & Mrs. Walter J. Dex, Mr. & Mrs. William Diehl, Drs. Peter Fisher & Katheryn Zimmerman, Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Dodd, Dr. & Mrs. George Hartzell, Jr., Atty. & Mrs. Martin Karess, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. William Killgore, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nagle, Mr. & Mrs. David Osborn, Mr. R. A. Rodriguez, Mr. & Mrs. George R. Schermerhorn, Dr. & Mrs. George K. Shortess, Dr. & Mrs. Friedolf Smits, Higihmark Blue Shield, Mayfair Festival of the Arts. SOLO: $ 100 - $ 249 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Hydra-Tech Pumps, Mrs. James Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Antram, Mr. Ravi Baines, Ms. Tama Lee Barsky, Mr. & Mrs. Sandford Beldon, Mr. John Berseth & Ms. Carol Dorey, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bidlack, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Brizel, Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bramfitt, Dr. & Mrs. William Burfiend, Dr. & Mrs. Edward J. Burkhard, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Butz, Ms. Audrey Cherney, Atty. Glennis L. Clark, Mr. & Mrs. Corey Cowen, Ms. Candy Cunningham, Ms. Dolores Czarnecki, Mr. & Mrs. Karl DeBoeser, Ms. Lisa Destein, Mr. & Mrs. Alvaro Diaz, Mrs. Jules (Tama) Fogelman, Dr. & Mrs. Milton J. Friedberg, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gallagher, Mr. & Mrs. William Hanzell, Hanover Band, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Holben, Ms. Carolyn Katwan, Ms. Ruth Kistler, Drs. & Mrs. Mayuresh Kothare, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Krepelka, Ms. Nellie Manges, Drs. James & Meredith Margolis, Ms. Ulla Martz, Commissioner & Mrs. Daniel K. McCarthy, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis S. McDowell, Ms. Ruth Meislin, Mrs. Elizabeth Metzger, Mr. & Mrs. George Mowers, Mr. Hiram Munger, Mr. & Mrs. Al Neumeyer, Dr. & Mrs. Walter O’Kunski, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pearce, Mr. Trent Ragland, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Scheller, Dr. & Mrs. Paul Schlueter, Dr. & Mrs. Melvin H. Schwartz, Mrs. Patricia L. Shoemaker, Drs. Sharon Albert & Mark Stein, Dr. & Mrs. C. Burke Swan, Ms. Diadra Sylva, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Vincent, Ms.

Carolyn B. Volk, Mr. & Mrs. John Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Weinrach, Village West Cleaners. SECTION: $ 50 - $ 99 Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Bachl, Dr. & Mrs. Klaus Bowers, Mr. Edward Charles, Mr. Kevin Cowen, Ms. Eleanor P. Cummins, Honor Karen Devine, Mr. Joseph Fainor, Ms. Marla Freedman, Mr. & Mrs. Brad Fritzges, Mr. James Gage, Dr. Alan Greenberger, Ms. Nancy Gregory, Ms. Rose M. Glockley, Dr. & Mrs. Donald Hensler, Ms. Mary Lou Hull, Ms. Carole Houghton, Mr. & Mrs. William H. Jennings, Ms. Marion Kayhart, Ms. Suzanne Lapiduss, Dr. & Mrs. Charles McClain, Ms. Jennifer Miller, Dr. Shirley Nylund, Mr. & Mrs. David Paul, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Peiffer, Mr. & Mrs. Xiang-Dong Peng, Mr. & Mrs. Lee K. Phillips, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Platt, Mr. Jack Rentschler, Ms. Selma Roth, Ms. Nancy Ruhmel, Dr. & Mrs. Edwin Schatkowski, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schmidt, III, Ms. Patricia Schneider, Mr. & Mrs. George F. Southworth, Mr. Carlos Thom, Mr. Clifford Tracy, Mr. Albert Vaughn, Ms. Mary Warfel. ORCHESTRA: $ 1 - $ 49 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Albert, Bethlehem Library, Dr. & Mrs. Richard Brooks, Ms. Evelyn H. Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Dane Clark, Mr. & Mrs. Eric DeAngelo, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. Denitz, Mr. Bradford Farnham, Mr. & Mrs. William A. Frederick, Mr. & Mrs. William Fritchey, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Gruenwald, Mr. Ian Holmes, II, Mr. & Mrs. John D. Jones, Ms. Jennifer N. Kihm, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kushner, Dr. & Mrs. Donald Maletz, Ms. Emily Mastrianni, Mr. &Mrs. Morton J. Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Oeler, Mrs. Sidney Parmet, Ms. Linda Rosenfeld, Dr. & Mrs. David Saturen, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Smoll, Ms. Julieanne R. Spanitz, Ms. Laurie Steward, Mrs. Max J. Stierstorfer, Mrs. Patricia Terreros, Mr. & Mrs. James Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Venesky, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Weida, Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Williams.

GIFT GIVING TODAY Would you consider making a gift today? CMS programs continue to inspire, educate, and transform the lives of students of all ages. Tuition covers only a portion of the actual cost of providing quality music instruction. No gift is TOO small. ___Annual Fund ___Special Programs ___Financial & Scholarship Assistance ___Endowment Fund Name _______________________ Address ______________________ City, State, Zip _________________ Credit Card # __________________ Expiration Date ________________ Amount of Gift $ _______________ CMS accepts Am. Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover. If paying by check, please make your check payable to CMS. CMS is a 501 ( c ) (3) organization. Your gift is tax deductible. Thank you.

Summer Flute Choir Workshop ladies on ‘break’ July 2012