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The September Concert Foundation was created in April, 2002 for
the sole purpose of organizing an annual citywide music festival in New York, in
remembrance of September 11th and a celebration of our universal humanity. Our
vision is to mark this day as a day of music and prayers for a peaceful world year
after year, and build it to become the largest Peoples’ Concert in the world,
and possibly a multi-city event. The September Concert is based on the principles
of musical equality, freedom, and accessibility, and the spirit of giving. Our
future activities might expand beyond the yearly September Concert, to include
activities that reflect these principles.
Principal Haruko Smith, President of The September Concert Foundation. Executive Director, Design 21 International Design Award and Exhibition and UNESCO/Felissimo Tribute 21 Fund. Formerly founder and president of Trans Pacific Bridge, Inc. and Director of Felissimo New York, she brings 25 years of experience facilitating and producing cross-cultural projects and events. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jacques d'Amboise, celebrated dancer, National Medal of Arts recipient and founder of the National Dance Institute. Milagros del Corral, Deputy Assistant Director-General for Culture, Director of the Division of the Arts and Cultural Enterprise, Director of the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture at UNESCO, and member of the Board of Directors of the Ford Foundation's World Culture Forum. John Daly Goodwin Music director of the New York Choral Society. With numerous performances in Cargenie Hall and Lincolon Center and internatioanl concert tours under his belt, Mr. Goodwin is also on the music faculty at New York University, as well as a founding member of the professional vocal quartet A Viva Voce. Veronica Kelly Milton Moskowitz, journalist and author whose special expertise is corporate social responsibility (real and imagined) and co-developer of the annual list, "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America". Robert Rauschenberg, distinguished artist and National Medal of Arts recipient. Taro Patrick Smith PhD, a scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Sundaram Tagore, curator/gallerist specializing in cross-cultural dialogue. ADVISORY BOARD Christy Turlington Burns, a model, entrepreneur, activist, volunteer, and philanthropist who works tirelessly to help organizations like V-Day, Cancer Cares, Camp Okizu, UNICEF and innumerable grass roots groups around the world as well as her own anti-smoking campaign. Tom Freston, Co-President and Co-COO, Viacom. Quincy Jones, the most successful and influential musician, composer and producer, whose achievements include producing Michael Jackson's "Thriller", and "We are the world". He is the all-time most nominated artist with 79 Grammy nominations (won 27) and 7 Oscar nominations. Todd Oldham, fashion and interior designer. Ravi Shankar, legendary musician Nancy Ploeger, Executive Director, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. ABOUT OUR LOGO DESIGNER Yuko Takao studied art in Tokyo and in Michigan. Now residing in Japan, she is the author of two books: A Winter Concert, a children's book written and illustrated by her, and The Mouse House, written by Rumer Godden and illustrated by her. A Winter Concert is published by Millbrook Press in the U.S., and continues to be a great source of inspiration to the September Concert. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Ralph Bass Pirchia Broder Andrew Potenza Elisa Zazzera |
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The Beginning
The September Concert was born on September 11, 2002, as a public and private expression and the sharing of our emotions through music. 289 musicians/groups - representing over 600 musicians - played in 117 individual venues and 6 large public venues throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City. All musicians donated their time and talent. Music filled the city indoor and outdoors in venues including:
The September Concert is based on La Fête de la Musique in France which started in 1982. |
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