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STM Annual Report 2007TRANSCRIPT
Welcome from Tom Calderone & Paul Cothran 5
Building: National Overview 7
Community Profiles 11
Sustaining: Advocacy Efforts 15
Friends 19
Special Events 25
10th Anniversary Gala 31
Donor List 35
Contributed Revenues & Expenses 38
VH1 Save The Music Markets & Grants 39
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FOUNDATION STAFF
Paul Cothran, Vice President & Executive Director
Deniece Dykes, Executive Assistant
Laurie (Schopp) Lock, Director of Programs & Policy
Rob Davidson, Manager, Programs & Policy
Kirsten Brooks, Program Manager
Nia Mack, Program Coordinator
Jennifer Dunn, Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Special Events
Ariel Usatin, Development Manager
Kelly Gillooley, Development Coordinator
ANNUAL REPORT STAFF
Rob Davidson, Co-Supervising Editor
Ariel Usatin, Co-Supervising Editor
Barbara Furlow, Copy Assistant & VH1 Public Affairs Summer Associate
VH1 CREATIVE STAFF
Nancy Mazzei, Vice President, Off-Air Creative
Traci Terrill, Editorial Director
Julie Ruiz, Art Director
June Bae, Designer
Samantha Hunter, Senior Copy Editor
Will Georgantas, Copy Writer
Jon Wallach, Project Manager
Tom Merlino, Photography Editor
VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Calderone VH1
Raymond Chambers Malaria No More
Larry Cohen Ehrenkranz & Ehrenkranz LLP
Paul Cothran VH1 Save The Music Foundation
Sandy Feldstein PlayinTime Productions, Inc.
Sheila C. Johnson Salamander Hospitality,
Washington Mystics
Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center
Christina Norman MTV
Ronald O. Perelman MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings
Morris L. Reid Westin Rinehart
Jonathan Sheffer Red {an orchestra}
Gordon Singer Elliott Advisors
John Sykes MTV Networks
John Varvatos John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc.
Dirk Ziff Ziff Brothers Investments
©2007 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
sophomore year at Harvard; the school districts of Milwaukee
and Newark, where music has been completely restored; the
Baltimore school where the restoration of the music program
completely transformed the school environment. We are proud
to have fostered systemic, sustainable change in American public
schools, and to have given students equitable access not only to the
tools for success but to the joys of music.
We are encouraged by these many accomplishments, but we are
well aware that there are still millions of students in American
public schools who lack access to the benefits of music education.
As we look forward, we do so with invigorated passion for our work.
Moving into our second decade, our programmatic activities may
adapt to an evolving educational environment, but we remain
guided by a single goal, the core of our mission: giving all students
the opportunity to excel in school and in life by participating in a
comprehensive music education program.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. With your ongoing
dedication and loyalty, we recommit ourselves every day to reaching
even greater heights of excellence.
Tom Calderone Paul Cothran Chairman Executive Director
This year the VH1 Save The Music Foundation celebrates an
important milestone—our 10th anniversary. Our efforts began in
1997 with a simple desire to help students at a single New York City
public school save their music program from elimination. Soon we
realized that this was an effort needed nationwide. As we talked
with teachers and principals across the country, the recurring
message we heard was that it was the music students who were
consistently the strongest academically. National research bore
out these same results. Through the experience of learning music
within a comprehensive, sequential curriculum, students develop
cognitive abilities, creative-thinking and problem-solving capacity,
improved math and reading aptitude, and other life-enhancing
skills such as self-discipline, focus, teamwork, and an interest in
staying in school. So our mission was clear: to ensure that young
people have access to the tools and opportunities that will help
them succeed in school and in life.
With the support of members of NAMM: The International Music
Products Association, and partners including cable affiliates,
generous donors, and school districts, the VH1 Save The Music
Foundation took on the daunting task of restoring instrumental
music education in not just one school, in not just one district, but
in any American public school without access to music education.
We set a goal to improve the lives of one million students by the
time the Foundation reached its 10th year.
We are pleased to report that the VH1 Save The Music Foundation
has surpassed that goal. Over the past 10 years, we have donated
nearly $40 million in musical instruments, restoring music
education to more than 1,500 schools nationwide and reaching
more than one million students. The numbers are impressive, but
frankly, more important are the real and compelling stories
from the schools with which we have parterned: the student in
that first class of foundation-grant recipients who is now in her
Tom Calderone
Paul Cothran
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The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and sustaining instrumental music education in America’s public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music as a part of every child’s complete education.
NATIONAL OVERVIEWWHY THE NEED FOR VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC?A June 2005 Harris Poll revealed strong support among Americans for arts education:
• 86 percent of respondents agreed that an arts education encourages and assists in the improvement of a child’s attitude toward school
• 79 percent agreed that incorporating the arts into education is the first step to rebuilding public education today
Additionally, the 2006 Gallup Poll American Attitudes Toward Music found that:
• 94 percent of Americans believe music is part of a well-rounded education and that schools should offer instrumental music instruction as part of the regular curriculum
• 85 percent believe participating in school music corresponds with better grades and test scores
• 82 percent believe that states should mandate music education to provide all students the opportunity to study music in school
• 80 percent agree that learning a musical instrument helps students do better in other subjects, such as math and science
• 73 percent agree that teenagers who play an instrument are less likely to have discipline problems
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“WE LOVE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC! THIS GRANT HAS MADE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. MUSIC REACHES AND SPEAKS TO OUR SOUL. STUDENTS IN POVERTY ARE, AT TIMES, VERY UNPROTECTED IN A VIOLENT WORLD.
MUSIC, SELF-CREATED, SOOTHES THAT SOUL.” —CINDI HEMM, PRINCIPAL, EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
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Unfortunately, the attitudes of the poll respondents stand in stark contrast to the curricula that
many children are actually receiving. Despite Americans’ clear support for music education,
budget cuts and shifting educational priorities have placed music programs in danger. This
contradicts a vast body of scientific research showing that children who study a musical
instrument experience increased success in reading and math, improved self-esteem, better
ability to work in teams, improved school attendance, and a greater likelihood of graduating
from high school and attending college. Yet without music programs in public schools, many
American children—whose families may not have the resources to pay for instruments or
private lessons—are forever deprived of these benefits. Simply put, it is essential that music
education be a part of every school’s core curriculum.
Public school districts face tough economic decisions about which programs to fund during a
time of decreased budgets and increased accountability. This climate gives rise to the work of
the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
HOW THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION WORKSVH1 Save The Music develops long-term, sustainable instrumental music programs that
provide children with equal access to music education regardless of their financial situation.
Through strategic partnerships with school districts, the Foundation provides brand-new
musical instruments to public elementary and middle schools, jump-starting dormant music
programs across the country. The school districts commit to funding certified music teachers’
salaries, providing maintenance and supplies, and scheduling instrumental music classes
during the school day; the Foundation maintains a partnership with the district until
instrumental music is in place in every school.
VH1 Save The Music purchases approximately $30,000 worth of new, high-quality musical
instruments for each grant-recipient school. A school can choose a package of band or string
instruments, a keyboard lab, a guitar lab, or a mariachi program. As part of the Foundation’s
community-based focus, the instruments are purchased through local music retailers and
manufacturers that are members of NAMM: The International Music Products Association.
NAMM affiliates generously provide discounted rates to help further the Foundation’s cause.
Since its establishment in 1997, the Foundation has provided nearly $40 million in new musical
instruments to more than 1,500 public schools in 100 cities, affecting the lives of more than
one million children.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEYThe Foundation’s partnership with the New Brunswick, New Jersey, Public Schools
(NBPS) started with two proactive school board representatives. In February 2005,
board members Patricia Sadowski and Emra Seawood attended the National
School Boards Association Conference, where VH1 Save The Music was conducting
a workshop on the benefits of instrumental music programs. After participating
in the session, Sadowski and Seawood approached Richard Kaplan, the NBPS
Superintendent of Schools, and advocated for music education in New Brunswick,
a city with 50,000 residents and one of the state’s highest poverty rates. In short
time, Kaplan authorized a complete revamping of the NBPS instrumental music
program. After committing to hire a roster of new music teachers, he connected
with the Foundation—and, in turn, with community partner Cablevision. With
the generous support of the Paul Singer Family Foundation, VH1 Save The Music
will bring grants of musical instruments to every elementary school in the city.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA With the help of media partner Bright House Networks and local music retailers, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has been working with the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) since 2000, granting four new music programs every year. By 2007, new musical instruments were in the hands of hundreds of Indianapolis elementary school students. Starting with the 2007–2008 school year, IPS Superintendent Eugene White stepped up the already impressive effort. Determined to transform IPS into a model urban school district by 2010, Dr. White doubled available resources and committed to launching eight new instrumental music programs per year. Within the span of three years, every child in the entire system will have the opportunity to play a musical instrument.
LETCHER COUNTY, KENTUCKYIn the spring of 2005, Sam Quillen and Anna Craft, School Board Members for the Letcher County Public Schools in eastern Kentucky, approached the VH1 Save The Music booth at the National School Boards Association Conference. They wanted to know if the Foundation could help restore their community’s instrumental music programs: In the past, students in the mountainous region had enjoyed a robust music curriculum, but recent budget crises had all but eliminated it.
The Foundation eagerly undertook the rebuild and was met with energetic support from the school board, school administration, teachers, students, and parents. Their community spirit reaped immediate dividends. Within the new music program’s very first year, 10 Letcher County students were selected for the Kentucky Music Educators Association District 9 Honors Band. Building off this impressive momentum, the Foundation aims to complete the Letcher County restoration in the 2008–2009 school year.
“IT HAS ALLOWED A HANDS-ON, MORE TACTILE EXPERIENCE, AND GIVES A SPACE FOR CREATIVITY TO TAKE PLACE. AS A LOW SOCIOECONOMIC AREA, WE HAVE MANY STUDENTS WHO HAVE LITTLE ACCESS TO KEYBOARDS EXCEPT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.”
—RON TISH, MUSIC INSTRUCTORKUHIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HONOLULU, HAWAII
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HOUSTON, TEXASRoderick Littleton attended Wesley Elementary School in Houston, where
the VH1 Save The Music Foundation provided a grant of band instruments in
2000. Ever since, Roderick has played trombone and won a series of awards
for his accomplished playing. He now attends a local Houston high school for
students interested in engineering professions, and in September 2007 he
performed in the VH1 Save The Music Foundation 10th Anniversary Gala
Orchestra. The Foundation extends its warmest congratulations to Roderick for
his impressive accomplishments.
Roderick is just one of the many students who has felt the impact of music
education in Houston. With the steadfast support of Comcast, Yamaha, and Music
& Arts Center, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has granted two new music
programs every year since 2000 to Houston-area schools. During the 2006
school year, the Houston Independent School District significantly enhanced its
commitment to music education, creating a strategic arts plan that will bring
instrumental music classes to every child in the system. Starting with the 2007–
2008 school year, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will grant new instruments
to 15 schools each year until every student is served.
HAWAIIAfter attending an advocacy presentation given by the VH1 Save The Music
Foundation at the National School Boards Association Annual Conference in the
spring of 2005, school board members from the Hawaii Public Schools spoke
with the Foundation in hopes of revitalizing instrumental music in the district’s
elementary and middle schools. Since that meeting, in partnership with media
partner Oceanic Time Warner Cable, the Foundation has provided two grants per
year to the Hawaii Public Schools—and music is once again filling the halls of the
Hawaiian Islands’ public schools.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE The VH1 Save The Music Foundation began working with the Memphis City
Schools in 1999 with the help of Comcast, Amro Music Store, and Soundtree.
After seven years of successful work, the Foundation and Memphis school leaders
discussed taking the partnership to the next level. So began a new strategic
rebuild that increased the already significant number of music programs restored
each year. The strategy is clearly working. On an annual basis, the VH1 Save The
Music Foundation honors an outstanding superintendent, an administrator who
has ensured that all students in his or her district have access to instrumental
music education. Also, every year, the music-education community selects the
top 100 Best Communities for Music Education in America. The Memphis City
Schools swept both titles in 2007!
TULSA, OKLAHOMASince 2001, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and media partner Cox
Oklahoma, working with Saied Music, have restored 23 instrumental music
programs in the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS). The flexibility of the Foundation
grants afforded TPS teachers the opportunity to implement a variety of band,
string, keyboard, and guitar programs in their elementary and middle schools—
and has opened up a whole new world for their students. Thanks to the
determination of the TPS administration, this steady restoration of instrumental
music programs is nearly complete. With all high schools boasting strong music
programs and only one middle school and sixteen elementary schools left to
restore, VH1 Save The Music plans to complete the return of music to Tulsa in the
next four years.
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To make a difference in the life of a single child, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation must work at the local, state, and national level. This requires energetic advocacy strategies: working with community, government, and school-district decision makers from the outset of a project, then seeing it through to completion.
LOCAL EFFORTSAdvocacy efforts are only effective if the result of the work is sustainable. The
local efforts of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation focus on ensuring that
comprehensive music education will be available to all children for the long term.
The process begins with research: Foundation representatives find not only
the school districts that do not have instrumental music available, but also the
districts where school administrators are ready to support new music programs.
During an initial meeting, school administrators outline their needs and learn
about the successes of districts with similar financial circumstances. The
Foundation then offers at least $30,000 worth of new instruments to every
school that does not have an instrumental music program; in turn, the district
commits to providing qualified music instructors and working music classes into
its schools’ daily schedules.
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Honors. In addition to providing workshops on the benefits of music education
at conferences for the AASA, NSBA, and the Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development, the Foundation honors—in front of thousands of school
board members and administrators from around the country—those school-
district officials who have been supportive of music education.
In 2007, the Clark County Board of School Trustees and Dr. Carol Johnson,
Superintendent of the Memphis Public Schools, were recognized as the most
distinguished school board and administrator in support of music education.
In a special ceremony, Grammy Award–winning artist Macy Gray joined the
Foundation to help present Dr. Johnson with her award.
CAPITOL HILL
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation and NAMM: The International Music
Products Association cosponsored an event for federal legislators in the Mansfield
Room on Capitol Hill. Important decision makers were presented with a clear
case for music’s essential role in the public schools, then were inspired through
firsthand accounts from Grammy Award–winning artist Mya.
Together, the Foundation and the administrators develop a multiyear plan to
restore instrumental music to every school in the district. Instruments are
ordered from the local music retailer to begin the new program. Local community
organizations, government representatives, and school-district officials are
mobilized to attend celebratory events, often launched in partnership with area
businesses and arts organizations. Local foundations and donors offer financial
support, the local cable system airs public-service announcements about the
importance of music education, and the press follows the program closely,
detailing its progress and effects on the community.
Because community members are far more likely to feel invested in programs
that they have helped to build, the Foundation seeks a broad range of local
involvement. This multipronged outreach is what makes the programs sustainable.
Following this model, to date the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has restored
music programs in 1,500 schools in 100 communities.
NATIONAL EFFORTSThe conversations that take place while advocating in local communities prove
most effective when decision makers, community members, stakeholders, and
funders are already familiar with the importance of music education. The VH1
Save The Music Foundation employs a number of strategies on a national scale
to lay the groundwork for successful local advocacy.
School Conferences. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation targets school-
leader conferences to spread the word about the vital need for music education.
Each year, school administrators gather to share information that will enable
them to make important decisions about the curricula in their schools. Both
the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National
School Boards Association (NSBA) have granted the Foundation and other
music-education advocates a section of their convention spaces—special
pavilions devoted to restoring music programs. Since 2005, the VH1 Save The
Music Foundation has been joined by instrument manufacturers, retailers,
and the Supportmusic.com coalition in the music pavilions. As our Community
Profiles attest, many of our school-district partnerships begin when attentive
school board members and school leaders hear about the importance of music
education at a conference.
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A PRINCIPAL’S GUIDEIn the summer of 2006, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation program staff authored
an innovative principal’s guide, Building Your Instrumental Music Program. A
number of experts in the field of music education reviewed and contributed to
the publication, which was developed to provide an overview of how to build and
sustain a vibrant music program. It is available to the public on the Foundation’s
website at www.vh1savethemusic.com and is sent to the music teachers and
principals of all VH1 Save The Music grant-recipient schools.
PRINCIPALS’ WORKSHOPSNEW YORK CITY
On September 21, 2006, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation hosted its first
grant-recipient principals’ workshop in New York City. Executive Director Paul
Cothran and Director of Programs and Policy Laurie Lock guided more than 70
attendees from the New York City Public Schools through the Foundation’s grant
requirements and introduced the new publication Building Your Instrumental
Music Program. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear about successfully
supporting and growing an instrumental music program from three principals
of past grant-recipient schools. During the post-workshop reception, attendees
connected with other grant recipients, asked Foundation staff questions, and met
with the manufacturers and retailers that provide school instruments. Building on
the workshop’s success, the Foundation plans to hold similar events in other school
districts throughout the United States.
CINCINNATI, OHIO
In March, as the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) faced news of large budget cuts for
the upcoming school year, Program Manager Rob Davidson—along with CPS student
musicians, teachers, and administrators—gave a presentation to all principals to
emphasize the fundamental role of music education in their schools. As a result of
this act of advocacy, two principals reversed their decisions to cut instrumental
music, while many others assured their commitment to keeping music in their schools.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
In July, Program Manager Kirsten Brooks traveled to Baltimore to host a workshop for
Baltimore’s public school principals, again underscoring the benefits of instrumental
music education. The session also educated the principals about the Foundation, the
grants and support available to them, and the application procedure.
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For 10 years, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has
operated under the abiding principle that music, as a
galvanizing force in a young person’s life, can do wonders.
It can help a child focus, confront challenges, develop self-
confidence, and even fare better in other classes. But if the
Foundation’s mission were purely academic, it would have
been a lot harder. The fact is that music also moves the
human spirit in ways that can’t necessarily be quantified
in studies and spreadsheets. This is because music, at
its core, brings people together to listen. And because
of this simple truth, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation
is proud not simply for forging partnerships, but for
forging friendships—for uniting families, teachers, and
administrators with progressive corporations, foundations,
small businesses, and political decision makers right in
their local community. The following pages highlight the
celebratory events we have held as we move forward
with our mission, and recognize the individuals and
groups that have generously supported us as we have
embarked on our ambitious efforts. They are friends in
the truest sense.
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STAR 98.7Los Angeles radio station STAR 98.7 and the Foundation joined forces to restore the band program at Valley Alternative Magnet School in Van Nuys. STAR 98.7 raised the funds from proceeds of the sale of their 10th annual Star Lounge CD, a compilation of live performances by Rob Thomas, the Goo Goo Dolls, John Mayer, Jewel, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Five for Fighting, and many more—all recorded at the station’s world-famous Star Lounge Guitar Center Studio. In November 2007, look for the 11th edition of the series at select Best Buy locations.
QUEENSRŸCHE The Foundation partnered with legendary rockers Queensrÿche on their recent concert tour. The band created a specially designed website for donations and allowed the Foundation to auction off tickets and motorcycles driven by the band members. The partnership raised $45,000 for the Foundation.
UHLThe United Hockey League (UHL) raised more than $13,000 for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation through ticket sales to the UHL Battle of the Bands competitions. Throughout the season, six UHL teams hosted local bands that battled it out for a trip to New York and an opportunity to perform live for top music executives.
10th Anniversary 2006
Rob ThomasCorinne Bailey RaeGoo Goo DollsDixie ChicksDaniel PowterJohn MayerThe RaconteursThe FrayJewelJames BluntSnow PatrolKT TunstallFive For FightingBarenaked Ladies
PARAMOUNT/DREAMWORKS AND DREAMGIRLSTo celebrate the premiere of Dreamgirls, VH1 Save The Music joined forces with Gibson/Baldwin Music Education, DreamWorks Pictures, and Paramount Pictures on a national essay contest that was judged by breakout star and Academy Award–winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson.
The contest asked students to write about how they hoped to “Fulfill Their Dreams Through Music”; the winning essay was written by North Carolina student Aaron Watson, who plays the alto saxophone and tuba and hopes one day to be an inner-city high school band director. For his winning essay, Aaron got to walk the red carpet at the star-studded Dreamgirls premiere, received a Gibson Music Room for his home valued at nearly $30,000, and earned a scholarship, made possible by Gibson/Baldwin Music Education, for a year’s worth of music lessons.
In support of the Foundation, Paramount made a generous $50,000 contribution to VH1 Save The Music and donated props from the movie, which were auctioned off for the “Own a Piece of the DREAM” online auction, to further benefit the Foundation.
PACIFIC DESIGNSeeking the ultimate carrying cases for cell phones, mp3 players, and laptops, Pacific Design received more than 574 music-inspired designs for the VH1 Save The Music Case Collection Design Contest. The winning design will be applied to five cases, including a backpack and a messenger bag, to create a brand-new product line. This limited-edition collection will be sold on pacificdesign.com, at Circuit City, and through select retailers from September 2007 until August 2008 to benefit the Foundation.
2006 BMW POP-JAZZ LIVE TOURThe 2006 BMW Pop-Jazz Live Tour featured headliner Mike Phillips as he toured cities across the country, reinventing jazz for a new generation. The tour raised $50,000 and was made possible by Spring LLC, a New York–based hybrid music-marketing company and record label, automotive giant BMW, and audio pioneer Harman Kardon.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPSThe Foundation is thrilled to work with a variety of corporate partners on exciting and innovative market-ing and promotional partnerships that benefit the work of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Some of the Foundation’s recent partnerships include:
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MARTIN + OSAMartin + Osa, a division of American Eagle Outfitters, donated a percentage of store sales during their GoodMusic™ Live Performance Series to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, raising $10,000 to support music education in public schools.
SPIN MAGAZINESPIN magazine partnered with the Foundation on its subscription- donation initiative, contributing $2 of every subscription purchased through www.vh1savethemusic.com to the Foundation. Additionally, SPIN auctioned off one-of-a-kind rock photography for the Foundation, raising more than $25,000 for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation—enough to restore a full music program in a New York City public school.
MUSIC AND LYRICS Inspired by the romantic comedy Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore, Warner Bros. Pictures partnered with the Foundation to give songwriting hopefuls the chance to have their original love song professionally recorded in the “Your Music, Your Lyrics” contest. Out of 400 entries received, Jacob Borshard of Portland, Oregon, won the chance to have his song “Grass Stains” professionally recorded.
Music and Lyrics writer-director Marc Lawrence and actress Haley Bennett also presented a $50,000 donation on behalf of Warner Bros. and the movie to VH1 Save The Music as part of an in-classroom demonstration at the Anderson School in New York City. Both Bennett and Lawrence were on hand to speak about the upcoming film and the significant role music education has played in their lives.
C3 PRESENTSThe VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Lollapalooza have teamed up with some of today’s best bands to offer live recordings from this year’s festival. Starting in September 2007, iTunes will feature live tracks from more than 20 cutting-edge artists including Pearl Jam, Ben Harper, Iggy & the Stooges, Satellite Party, and more—all at lollapalooza.com/2007downloads. Portions of the proceeds from these recordings, plus those captured at Austin City Limits 2007, will go toward the Foundation.
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PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONSThe national partner organizations of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation include the American
Association of School Administrators, Americans for the Arts, MENC: The National Association for Music
Education, NAMM: The International Music Products Association and its members, the National School
Boards Association, Supportmusic.com, and the U.S. Department of Education. Sheet music and method
books are provided to grant-recipient schools through a generous grant from the ASCAP Foundation
as part of their Music in Schools Program, in conjunction with Alfred Publishing.
PARTNERSHIP MANUFACTURERSConn-Selmer, Inc. E.M. Winston Band Instruments Fender Musical Instruments Gibson Musical Instruments Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc.
Korg USA Meisel Stringed Instruments Pearl Remo
Soundtree Steinway & Sons Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. Yamaha Corporation of America
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Each year, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation hosts fundraisers across the country to support the work of the Foundation and to bring our friends and supporters together to celebrate our mission and successes.
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THE FRAY AT RED ROCKSLocal Denver band The Fray returned home in September to headline the year-end concert at the
breathtaking open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre. As part of the event, the band donated $35,000
toward VH1 Save The Music’s work with the Denver public schools. In addition to the show, The
Fray treated 60 VH1 Save The Music students from Rishel Middle School, the deputy mayor, and
Comcast VIPs to a pre-concert acoustic performance and Q&A session.
VH1 STORYTELLERS FEATURING THE DIXIE CHICKSOn Wednesday, September 20, the Dixie Chicks took the stage at the historic Los Angeles Theatre
for an intimate night of storytelling and live music to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
Supporting their global smash-hit album Taking the Long Way, Martie Maguire, Emily Robison,
and Natalie Maines debuted new tunes and revisited old favorites. The magical night featured
intimate musical performances and first-hand stories behind the performers’ hits as well as a
preshow reception sponsored by VH1 Save The Music’s 2006 Platinum Sponsors: Curve, Grey
Goose Vodka, jetBlue Airways, and Nikon. The event raised more than $100,000 to support the
Foundation’s work in U.S. public schools.
VH1 HIP HOP HONORS SCREENING & OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTYOn Saturday, October 7, more than 800 hip-hop fans joined VH1 Save The Music at Providence
in New York City for the Foundation’s first-ever VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & Official After-
Party—a special event held in connection with the third annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors. The
festivities raised more than $200,000 for public school music programs. Superstar WBLS DJ
Wendy Williams hosted the affair, with assists from special-guest DJs Spinderella and DMC World
Champion Mix Master Mike. Also on hand were Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker and some
of hip hop’s all-time legends, including Andre 3000 and Big Boi from OutKast, Da Brat, Ice T, MC
Lyte, Salt-n-Pepa, and Xzibit. The event was sponsored by the Foundation’s 2006 Platinum Event
Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Curve, Grey Goose Vodka, jetBlue Airways, and Nikon—and then
attendees enjoyed themselves into the early hours thanks to after-party VIP room hosts T-Mobile
Sidekick 3, WBLS, and Fiji Water.
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VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS “VH1’S BIG NIGHT FOR A BIG CAUSE” AT ESQUIRE HOUSE 360°
For the fourth consecutive year, Esquire magazine created the world’s most lavish bachelor pad:
Esquire House 360°. This year’s event featured a 17,000-square-foot Italian-style villa in Beverly
Hills built to mirror the editorial range of the vaunted magazine and to reflect the lifestyle of today’s
modern man—all while raising vital funds for charities, including the VH1 Save The Music
Foundation. The exclusive event raised more than $45,000 and was hosted by Kiefer Sutherland,
Jaime Pressly, Wilmer Valderrama, Tyrese Gibson, Omar Epps, Gary Dourdan, VH1 General
Manager Tom Calderone, and Brian Graden, the Entertainment President of MTV Networks
Music Group. On top of the luxurious setting, guests enjoyed rocking performances by Columbia
recording artist Mat Kearney and Ironworks recording artists Rocco DeLuca and the Burden.
BIG SHOPPING DAY 2006On December 2, VH1 Save The Music took over Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles for the Second
Annual VH1 BIG Shopping Day. Throughout the day, the public was invited to shop at participating
boutiques including Agnés B., American Apparel, Anya Hindmarch, Adriano Goldschmied, Camper,
Chan Luu, Curve, Diavolina, Erica Courtney, George Smith, Kalologie Skincare, Horn, Kiehl’s, Kitson,
Kitson Kids, Kitson Men, LF Stores, Lisa Kline, Lisa Kline Kids, Lisa Kline Men, M.A.C., Madison,
Nanette Lepore, Paige Premium Denim, Poleci, Scott Hill L.A., Sky, Ted Baker, Tory Burch, Vionnet,
WESC, and Yellowman. Hundreds of shopping enthusiasts like Kristin Bell, Illeana Douglas, Melissa
Joan Hart and her son Mason, Allison Sweeney, Sara Thompson, and Paris Hilton hit the streets
and shopped at the fabulous participating stores. Some then stopped by the tent on Alden where
Curve Fragrances, L.A. Confidential, Star 98.7, Kalologie Skincare, Chan Luu, LF Stores, and Erica
Courtney set up tables offering opportunities to purchase, sample, and win. Chaya Brasserie hosted
celebrities like Diem Brown, Perez Hilton, Billy Morrison, and Riki Rachtman. Culminating the
action-packed day was a riveting performance by 10th Street Entertainment recording artist
Marion Raven. A percentage of the day’s sales from each store benefited VH1 Save The Music’s
work—all in all raising more than $40,000 to support the Foundation’s efforts to restore instrumental
music programs in the Los Angeles public schools.
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MUSIC BY DESIGNOn March 21, 2007, during L.A. Fashion Week, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Gibson/Baldwin Music Education kicked off the first-ever Music by Design Auction with an exclusive cupcake-and-cocktail party at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills. Guests bid on one-of-a-kind customized guitars and enjoyed intimate performances by Ryan Cabrera and Bad Boy recording artist Nelson; more than $5,000 was raised through this first installation. This year’s participating designers included AG Adriano Goldschmied, G-Star Raw, Horn, justsweet (whose Creative Director is Jennifer Lopez), Kiehl’s, Lisa Kline, Lisa Kline Kids, Lisa Kline Men, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Nanette Lepore, Poleci, Starbucks, Vionnet, Von Dutch, WESC, Yellow-man, and many more.
LIFT TICKET TO RIDEIn March, VH1 once again hit the slopes of Beaver Creek, Colorado, for the annual Lift Ticket to Ride event featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band, All-American Rejects, and Paolo Nutini—the ultimate winter party. Guests spent the weekend skiing, snowboarding, relaxing in a world-class spa, and partying in the mountains in true VH1 style. Lift Ticket to Ride brings guests scenic summits, celebrity skiers, hot music, and special editions of viewers’ favorite VH1 original programming. To top it off, through the generosity of this year’s sponsors Suzuki, Sharpie, and Warner Bros., the event benefited a wonderful cause: the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
2ND ANNUAL VH1 ROCK HONORS AFTER-PARTYOn May 12, 2007, VH1 Save The Music once again hosted the official after party for VH1 Rock Honors, with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation. This year’s show, hosted by Bam Margera, honored Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne, and ZZ Top with tribute performances by Alice in Chains, Keane, Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson, and Queens of the Stone Age. After the show, more than 700 guests attended the Vegas party at the House of Blues Music Arena in Mandalay Bay. The evening was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Garnier Fructis, jetBlue Airways, and Las Vegas magazine and raised more than $110,000 to support the work of the Foundation.
GOO GOO DOLLSIn June, national real estate investment bank Buchanan Street Partners raised $50,000 through the first an-nual Encore for Education charity concert featuring the multiplatinum Goo Goo Dolls at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. The event was sponsored by Arden Realty, Bixby Land Co., CB Richard Ellis, Maguire, LBA Realty, and Real Estate Southern California.
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The VH1 Save The Music 10th Anniversary Gala, presented by LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
(LG Mobile Phones), celebrated the Foundation’s 10 remarkable years of restoring music education
programs in more than 1,500 public schools across the country. The event, hosted by Maria Menounos,
featured performances by John Mayer, Jon Bon Jovi, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Miri Ben-Ari, and a
61-piece orchestra made up of students from VH1 Save The Music grant-recipient schools across the
United States. During the celebration, the Foundation paid tribute to former president Bill Clinton, Senator
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mariah Carey, John Sykes, founder of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, and
NAMM: The International Music Products Association for their unyielding support and dedication to the
Foundation’s mission.
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off the evening by welcoming guests back to the city
where the Foundation began, followed by NBC’s Conan O’Brien, who showcased his own musical talents
in a skit with a student from the orchestra. Later in the program, Tim Gunn of Project Runway was on hand
to auction off Paul McCartney’s autographed, stage-played Hofner guitar—donated by the Beatle himself.
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GALA CO-CHAIRSTom Calderone, VH1
Ray Chambers, Malaria No More
Christina Norman, MTV
Ronald O. Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings
John Sykes, MTV Networks
TITLE SPONSORLG Mobile Phones
PRESENTINGRay Chambers & The MCJ Foundation &
Amelior Foundation
Sonia & Paul T. Jones II
BENEFACTORBloomberg L.P.
Dr. Sheila Johnson
MTV Networks
NAMM: The International Music Products Association
May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation
Paul Singer Family Foundation
VH1 Public Affairs
VH1 & MHD Content Distribution & Marketing
Viacom Corporate Giving & Public Affairs
Natasha & Dirk Ziff
SUPPORTINGAnheuser-Busch, Inc.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Jason Flom, Capitol Music Group
Noel Hernandez, Vice President of Sales, aka luxury hotel residences
Larry & Randi Cohen
Matthew J. Edmonds & Julie Anne Quay
ING
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Grey Goose Vodka
Handprint Entertainment
Judy McGrath
Mick Management
Christina Norman
Kristy Rocco, Corporate Sales Manager, aka luxury hotel residences
Ron Rolleston, Executive Vice President Global Fragrance Marketing, Elizabeth Arden
Jonathan Sheffer & Christopher Barley, MD
Simmons Jewelry Company
SONY/BMG Music Entertainment
Universal Music Group
VH1 Advertising Sales
VH1 Production & Programming
Warner Music Group
FRIENDABKCO Music & Records, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark C. Albala
ARAMARK
Melissa & Dan Berger
Victoria Bjorklund
Nancy & Larry Born
Del R. Bryant
Patricia Burnham
The Chilton Foundation
Conn-Selmer Inc.
The D’Addario Music Foundation
Joseph Fichera
Gibson Foundation
Stanley N. Hall
Elizabeth Healy, Executive Director, New York Chapter, the Recording Academy
Quincy Jones Productions
Steve Kass
Wayne Kass
Thomas Kligerman
Jacqueline Majers Lachman
Edie & Gerry Little
Steven Magaziner, Magaziner Properties
Nespola Family Foundation
Denise Rich, Denise Rich Songs
Richard & Laura Saker, Saker Shop Rites, Inc.
Paul Shaffer
David Shevlin
Simpson, Thatcher & Bartlet
Barbara Skydel, Senior Vice President, William Morris Agency
Eloise Smith
Dr . and Mrs. Lee Whitmore, SoundTree, a division of Korg USA, Inc.
Yamaha
PROGRAM ADVERTISERS
FULL PAGECreative Artists Agency Foundation
Grubman, Indursky & Shire
Kathy Schenker, Sting & Trudie Styler
HALF PAGEBakers Footwear
QUARTER PAGEJupiter Band Instruments
Rayburn Musical Instruments
Sam Ash Music
SoundTree, a division of Korg USA, Inc.
ADVOCATEHonorable Martin Golden
Honorable Serphin Maltese
Honorable Christine Quinn
Honorable Scott M. Stringer
IN-KINDOfficial airline: jetBlue Airways
Official hotel: aka luxury hotel residences
Event design and inspiration: Brocade Home
Gala award sponsored by: Waterford USA
Gala gift bags: Harajuku Lovers by Gwen Stefani, donated by Schifter + Partners
Event signage: C2 Media
SPECIAL THANKSAJ Melino & Associates
Bearcom Wireless Worldwide
Bloomingdales
Dazian Rentals
DJ Vice
The Drowsy Chaperone: A Musical Within A Comedy
Fiji Water
Gotham Magazine
Hard Rock Cafe New York
Jodi Head Guitar Wear
Joico
KIPP Academy Orchestra
Marine Park Middle School
Starlite Medstaff
TMG—The Marketing Group
Urban Decay Cosmetics
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
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The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
public charity that relies on generous support from its
parent company, VH1, and from corporate sponsors,
partners, supporters, and friends. VH1 provides vital
support by underwriting overhead and administrative
costs, enabling the Foundation to devote its fundraising
efforts to restoring instrumental music education
programs in U.S. public schools.
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is deeply grateful
for the support from the following individuals and
organizations, whose generosity helps to underwrite
the work of the Foundation. The following donors have
made gifts and/or pledges between July 1, 2006, and
September 27, 2007.
To find out how you can help support the work of
the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, please contact
Ariel Usatin, Development Manager, at (212) 846-5220
or by e-mail at [email protected]. To learn
about our mission and our work, visit
www.vh1savethemusic.com.
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$200,000 AND ABOVELG Mobile Phones
The New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
$100,000–$199,000Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Apollo Group/University of Phoenix
Ray Chambers, the MCJ Foundation & Amelior Foundation
The Paul Singer Family Foundation
Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones II
$50,000–$99,000BMW
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc.
Baltimore Community Foundation
Bloomberg
The Brown Foundation
The Imre and Vera Hecht Foundation
Dr. Sheila Johnson
May Ellen and Gerald Ritter Foundation
NAMM: The International Music Products Association
Paramount Pictures
The Perelman Family Foundation
Spring
T-Mobile
John Varvatos
Warner Bros. Pictures
Dirk and Natasha Ziff
$25,000–$49,000The Araca Group
H. Chace and Helen S. Davis Fund of the Baltimore Community Foundation
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
Buchanan Street Partners
C3 Presents
Capitol Music Group
Dave & Busters, Inc.
The Denver Foundation
Mr. Matthew Edmonds
Elizabeth Arden
Garnier
Gibson Guitar Corp.
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Grey Goose
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, Inc.
ING Foundation
The Picower Foundation
Jonathan Sheffer and Christopher Barley, MD
Larry and Randi Cohen
Mr. Steve Magaziner
Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund
Mick Management, Inc.
Pacific Wine Partners
Quiznos
Samuel S. Fels Fund
San Diego Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Sharpie
Simmons Jewlery
Smirnoff
SONY BMG
Star 98.7
Suzuki
Universal Music Group
The Waitt Family Foundation
Warner Music Group
$10,000–$24,999ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.
Aramark
Nancy and Larry Born
Victoria Bjorklund and David Shevlin
Coin-Op Cares (COC) Charitable & Education Foundation
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Cablevision Systems Incorporated
Creative Artists Agency
The D’Addario Music Foundation
The David & Sylvia Weisz Family Philanthropic Fund, Inc.
Denise Rich Songs/785 Records
ECA Foundation
Ehrenkrantz and Ehrenkrantz, LLP.
Elvis Shoes/PSDI USA
Executive Sports Group
FHM
Gelfand, Rennert, & Feldman, LLP
The Goldsmith Family Foundation
Grubman, Indursky, & Schindler PC
Handprint Entertainment
The Home Depot Center Charitable Foundation
KSM Inc.
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, Inc.
Logitech, Inc.
Macht Philanthropic Fund of the AJC
Mandalay Bay
Martin + Osa
Nettwerk America
Orange County Community Foundation
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Veronique Pittman
Polk Brothers Foundation
Rose Bowl Foundation
Simpson, Thatcher and Bartlett
Ms. Eloise Smith
Sting and Trudie
Swing House
T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc.
Tiger Woods Foundation, Inc.
Time Warner Cable
UHL Battle of the Bands
Nina W. Werblow Charitable Trust
West Hollywood Entertainment
Westin Rinehart Group
The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
$5,000–$9,999Mr. Jonathan Adelman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Albala
Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
Atticus Capital
Mr. Marc Bagutta
Mr. Bob Bakish
Mr. Dan and Mrs. Melissa Berger
Chilton Investment Company
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
Mr. Del R. Bryant
EMI Music Publishing
The Edouard Foundation
Epic Records
Mr. Evan Lamberg
The Fray
Mr. Kirill Goncharenko
Mr. Gregg Latterman
Mr. Steve Kass
Mr. Wayne Kass
Sebastian Kropp, Remington Kropp, and Emerson Kropp
Ms. Jacqueline Lachman
Mr. Gerry and Mrs. Edith Little
Live Nation
Mr. Steve Magaziner
Mayfair Advisors, Ltd.
Mr. Richard Nespola
Pacific Design
Pasadena Educational Foundation
Peter & Stacy Hochfelder Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The Powell Foundation
Quincy Jones Productions
Ray C. Fish Foundation
Rock Your Religion
Mr. Richard and Mrs. Laura Saker, Saker-Shop Rites, Inc.
Scurlock Foundation
Sephora USA, Inc.
Sesameworkshop
Mr. Paul Shaffer
Shopepic.com
Soundtree
Verizon
Vilar Center for the Arts
$1,000–$4,999AG/Koos Manufacturing, Inc.
Aged Inventory
Agnes b.
The Allman Brothers Band
Amelior Foundation
American Express Foundation
Ms. Jennifer Balbier
Mr. Travis Barker
Beach Ball Foundation
Beaner’s Gourmet Coffee
Mr. Robert Berman
Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Bridget Bradley
Ms. Tracey Brown
Mr. Sean Cadden
Mr. Derrick Caldwell
Mr. Michael Caridi
Ms. Karen Caswell
Clear Channel Radio
The Clorox Company Foundation
Ms. Michelle Cohen
Conrad’s Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Credit Suisse
Ms. Caprice Crippen
De Anza College
Mr. Joseph Deraco Memorial Fund
Deutsch, Inc.
Ms. Kerry Diamond
Diavolina/Madison
Duffy Family Foundation, Inc.
Saving The Music Club at Dulaney High School
Annual Dirt Road Dave Memorial Jam in memory of Mr. David B. Durzo Memorial Fund
Ms. Danielle Durzo
Mr. Edward Emanuel
Mr. Joseph Fichera
Mr. Ed Fox
Gregory-Johnstone Charitable Trust
Mr. Erik Habbinga
Mr. O’Neil Hagaman
Mr. Stanley Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hansen
Ms. Shannon Harris
Mr. Tom Harte
Mr. Marcus Haverstock
Hofer Family Foundation
Ms. Jaqueline Huggett
Mr. Jason Ienner
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation
Mr. Vincent Imhoff & Associates
Mr. Thomas Kligerman
Mr. John Kluge
Mr. Evangelos Kontos
Mr. Brandon Kufalk
Mr. Guy Lee
Ms. Mary Lee
Nanette Lepore
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Levy
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Lewis Kassis Foundation
Lisa Kline Inc.
Mr. Joe Luoma
Mr. Travis Spencer, from Royal Oak, MI Memorial Fund
Mr. Pat Magnarella
Kaitlyn E. Marchesano & The GW Troubadours
Mandis Ministries
The March Family Charitable Fund, Shannon March
Marist College Dance Club
Matthew Hillman Fisher Foundation
Mr. Mark McClain
Ms. Kristen Meneilly
Mission Fish
Mr. Craig Monaco
Mr. F. Moreira
Morgan Stanley
Nettwerk America, LLC
Newtones
NYTME/BluHammock Music Office of Residential Life at Johnson & Wales University
p11 Creative, Inc.
PMC
PS 142/Amalia Castro School
Paige Premium Denim
Performing Arts Club at Molloy College
Ms. Lisa Picciotto
Mr. Mazdack Rassi
Rayburn Musical Instruments The Recording Academy
Mr. Seth Riklin
Ms. Sabine Rogers
Rush Philanthopic Arts Foundation, Inc.
Sabre Holdings
Sam Ash Music Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Saplis
Mr. Jay Scharer
Ms. Carolynne Schloeder
Serling, Rooks & Ferrara LLP
Mr. David Sigel Memorial Fund
Sigma Phi Epsilon- PA-Tau, West Chester University in memory of Barry Goslin Jr.
Ms. Barbara Skydel, Senior Vice President, William Morris Agency LLC
Weldon Slater Memorial Fund
Mr. Theo Spilka
Ms. Lisa Stain
Jennifer I. Stern Charitable Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund
Mr. Joshua Stopek and Ms. Sara Elias Wedding
Ted Baker
Tokio Marine Management, Inc. CSR “Jeans Day” Program
Tory Burch
Ms. Eleni Tsiros
The Tuerk Family
United Way of Chester County
Mr. Jerry Vaughn
Wells Fargo & Company
Ms. Daria Werboug
Ms. Virgina Wheeler
Ms. Charlann Winking
XYZ Luxury Executive Sedan Service
Zimmer-Edelson, Inc.
$500–$999100.7 support of Queensrÿche
A & M Consolidated High School Student Council
Mr. Mike Albanese
Mr. Tony Alcindor
Mr. Alfred Amato
American Apparal
Mr. Jon Bader
Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation
Mr. John Beltzer
Bentley Systems, Inc.
Mr. Randy Black-Cloud
Ms. Dominique Blanchard
Camper
Mr. Sean Cawley
Ms. Alison Chemla
Mr. Anthony Chippero
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coggins
Mr. Andrew Cohen
Ms. Jacqueline Cohen
Mr. Mathew Colban
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Connors
Ms. Maria Costa
Ms. Zaby Currie
Curve
Mr. Jeremy Dawkins Memorial Fund
Mr. Mark DeWeese
Mr. Lawrence Dechamdenoit
Ms. Erin Delaney and Ms. Amanda Liddick
Ms. Tracey Delio
District 7620 of Rotarly International
Mr. Michael Dixon
Ms. Caitlin Donovan
Dr. Dennis Draizin
Duff’s
Mr. James Eder
The Epstein School PTO Nediv Lev
Ms. Grace Evans
Mr. Scott Fienn
Mr. James Frey
Friends School Upper School Save The Music Club
Furman University
Ms. Diane Goldman
Ms. Heather Guess
Ms. Rose Guglielmo
Ms. Rose Gugnani
Mr. Bob Harrison
Ms. Sherrie Heitkamp
Mr. Joseph Holman
Ms. Asuncion Hostin
Mr. Vincent Imhoff
JP Stevens High School and Student Leaders: Kristie Kuo, Anne Kim, Heather Montemarano, Ashley Juba, Shane Naidoo, Sweta Shah, Tiffany Peng, and Mr. Andy DeNicola, Director of Bands, and Mr. John Zazalli, Assistant Director of Bands
Kelsey Jobst
Johnson & Wales University Concert and Event Production Class 2007
Mr. Ryan Jones
Mrs. Naomi Kanel
Ms. Susan Kawala
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Kitson
Mr. Richard Koons Memorial Fund
Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Mr. Dean Kramer
Ms. Lauren Krohe
Onisha Labriel
Ms. Jennifer Lancto
Ms. Michelle Lock
Mr. Sean Lock
Ms. Roxanne Lowit
Lucky Magazine
Ms. Joan Maloney
Ms. Taryn Man
Ms. Lisamarie Manso
Ms. Gaby Marden
Mr. Robert Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Roger McCarron
Mr. Nion McEvoy
Ms. Patrice Mcghie
Ms. Marit Milien
Mr. Shawn Modell
Montclair Kimberley Academy
The Mortimer Levitt Foundation, Inc.
Mu Beta Psi Zeta Chapter
Ms. Joelle Myers
National Philanthropic Trust
New England Music Camp Association
Mr. Kevin O’Leary
Mr. Peter G. Papadopoulos Memorial Fund
Pfizer, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Ms. Melinda Phinney
Ms. Tatiana Platt
Mr. Michael Pulice
Mr. Nicholas Ratut
Mr. Scott Rauch
Renhard Family Foundation
Ms. Michele Ricca
Ms. Cathy Riva
Sabre Holdings
Mr. Charlie Sacks
Mr. Frank Salinas
Ms. Marlene Santaniello
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Scherzer
Schneider Foundation
Ms. Lara Setrakian
Ms. Elisa Sherman
Ms. Sabienne Shknevsky
Shopbop.com
Sigma Alpha Iota-Delta Sigma Chapter University of Dayton
Ms. Kathryn Sikorski
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Simon
Ms. Barbara Smith
Songs of Love
Ms. Trish South
Ms. Antonia Spitzer
Squiggly Pete & the Toe Tapping Band
Michael Stars
Ms. Sarah Steinberg
Mr. Mark Strauss
Ms. Marcy Street
Mr. Billy Sussman
Ms. Kathleen Sussman
Syosset High School Tri-M Music Honor Society
Mr. Brian Terkelsen
Ms. Amy Theis
Three Village Central School District Murphy Junior High School
Ms. Giada Torri
Mr. Benjamin Toth
Ms. Ashley Turen
Mr. Jason Turner
Mr. Scott Udell
Mr. Jonathan Umbel
Unifund
University of Georgia
Upper School Save The Music Club at the Friends School of Baltimore
Mr. Larsen Volk
Mr. Robby Lee Ward Memorial Fund
Wellington Community High School
Scott and KK West
Mr. David Wilson
Woodbury University Associated Student Government
Youth Leadership Council on behalf of Ceceilia Brunk
Ms. Sandra Zimmerman
Ms. Dina Zuchenberg
The following gifts were made between July 1, 2006 and September 27, 2007.
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Contributed Revenues & ExpensesIn fiscal years 2006 and 2007, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s financial activity demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to
restoring instrumental music programs in U.S. public schools, as well as the importance of our many funding partners.
REVENUES
2006 2007 ACTUAL PROJECTED
Contributed Revenue $2,994,537 $ 3,780,000
In-kind Support from VH1 & Music Industry Partners $1,262,978 $1,322,651
Interest/Royalties/Other $101,981 $72,000
TOTALS $4,359,496 $5,174,651
EXPENSES
2006 2007 ACTUAL PROJECTED
Restoration of Instrumental Music Programs $ 2,119,384 $2,360,000
Salaries and Fringe $853,364 $893,700
Legal & Professional Services $230,109 $170,000
Travel $230,427 $289,700
Special Events $404,281 $905,000
Office Expenses $321,423 $185,500
Creation of PSAs & Advocacy Tools $75,650 $241,251
Miscellaneous $121,279 $37,500
TOTALS $4,355,917 $5,082,651
2007 PROJECTED
2006 ACTUAL
2006 ACTUAL
2007 PROJECTED
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
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Vh1 Save The Music Markets & GrantsTOTAL SCHOOLS & DONATIONS 2007
REGION MARKET 2007 SCHOOLS 2007 DONATIONS TOTAL SCHOOLS TOTAL VALUE OF INSTRUMENTS IN REGION ‘07 IN REGION ‘07
Chicago, IL 10 $250,000
Cincinnati, OH 12 $300,000
Houston, TX 2 $50,000
Indianapolis, IN 4 $100,000
Little Rock, AR 2 $50,000
Memphis, TN 8 $200,000
Minneapolis, MN 2 $50,000
Nashville, TN 4 $100,000
San Antonio, TX 2 $50,000
St. Louis, MO 16 $400,000
Baltimore, MD 15 $375,000
Boston, MA 2 $50,000
Hampton, VA 2 $50,000
New Brunswick, NJ 2 $50,000
New Haven, CT 2 $50,000
New York, NY 30 $750,000
Palm Beach County, FL 2 $50,000
Philadelphia, PA 10 $250,000
Washington, DC 2 $50,000
Denver, CO 20 $500,000
Honolulu, HI 4 $100,000
Los Angeles, CA 2 $50,000
Oklahoma City, OK 1 $25,000
Pasadena, CA 2 $50,000
Sacramento, CA 2 $50,000
San Diego, CA 2 $50,000
San Francisco, CA 1 $25,000
Tulsa, OK 4 $100,000
Other 6 $150,000 6 $150,000 TOTAL SCHOOLS IN TOTAL VALUE OF INSTRUMENTS ALL REGIONS ‘07 ALL REGIONS ‘07
173 $4,325,000
67 $1,675,000
38 $950,000
62 $1,550,000
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The Board and staff of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation honor the memory of Sandy Feldstein. Sandy passed on
August 30, 2007, surrounded by his family at his home in Tarzana, California, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Sandy
was a longtime member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors: He served as Board Secretary (2000–2002) and as Board
Chairman (2002–2004), and he remained an active, deeply committed member until his passing. We redouble our efforts
as a testament to Sandy’s passion for music and dedication to music education.