Rob Kapilow, What Makes It Great? series host, composer, conductor and NPR and PBS music commentator Cathy White O?Rourke, 2019 Gala Ho Photo

From: Photo Flash: Kaufman Music Center 2019 Gala Raises More Than $863,728 For Music Education Programs

NYC's Kaufman Music Center, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through music education and performance, raised over $863,728 at its annual Gala on Monday, June 3, 2019. Held at Guastavino's, the event honored Kaufman Board President Cathy White O'Rourke, a distinguished business leader, classically trained pianist, and devoted advocate for music education; and The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund, a generous champion of education and the performing arts. The evening was hosted by WQXR Radio Personality Terrance McKnight and included performances by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Winner Caroline Shaw with the Attacca Quartet and students from Kaufman Music Center.