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Jonathan Howard Katz composerpianist is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of Jonathan Howard Katz composerpianist must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Composing music can be a solitary activity. Lots of time locked away at the computer, at the piano, at a table with pencil and staff paper. This is why I'm happy when a project can involve other creative people, and this free concert at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music on April 25 at 7:30 pm is full of exciting collaborations not only between myself and other musicians, but with artists across a wide spectrum.

I've found that I'm most inspired when I can build from, interpret, or incorporate the talents of others, and most of the music on this program exemplifies this. There are the Three Sketches on Paintings by Regina Guerrero, a short quintet I wrote early in 2010, for which we'll project images of the paintings in the hall during the performance. Also the forthcoming Meacham Songs, for soprano and piano, with texts by Molly Meacham—I was stunned to discover among my friends a poet whose work I just had to set to music, but that's what happened!

The biggest collaborative efforts in this concert, and among my largest projects to date, are two ensemble pieces that will be choreographed, one for two dancers and the other for seven. These are my first stage works, and I'm tremendously happy to have Leigh Schanfein involved in their creation. As a performer and a choreographer, Leigh is a powerfully expressive artist, and I think that the dimension her contribution will add to this program will be truly memorable. The other dancers in the cast will be Tucker Davis, Mike Hodge, Paul Monaghan, Lydia Phillips, Keelin Ryan, and Lauren Santos.

And let's not forget the musicians! I have an impressive roster of talent, coming from some of New York's top ensembles. The full list includes pianists Aaron Likness and William McNally, soprano Mary Mackenzie, flutist Sarah Carrier, oboist Kristin Leitterman, clarinetist Alicia Lee, percussionist Alex Lipowski, violinists Francis Liu and Tema Watstein, violists Margaret Dyer and Nathan Schram, cellists Mariel Roberts and Mindy Asher, and conductor Martin Piecuch.

I think of this concert as a coming-together of many talented people to produce a performance at the highest level. Not surprisingly, such a thing is very expensive! Everybody involved does this for a living, and I need to be able to pay New York rates. Therefore, the bulk of the money raised will go to the performers themselves. The next costliest factor is the hall—Cary Hall in the DiMenna Center is a beautiful space with an ideal acoustic, room for dancers to perform, a Steinway D piano, and wiring for audio/video. Smaller expenses include recording, the after-concert reception, and publicity. Furthermore, I believe it vital to keep this performance free to the public.

Please consider making a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE contribution at whatever level is comfortable for you. I've got some pretty cool perks lined up (if I may say so myself), including CDs, DVDs, and at the high end, the opportunity to commission new music! So I hope you'll help by donating, forwarding this link to other people, and of course, coming to the concert. Thanks in advance!

For more information about me, please visit www.jonathanhowardkatz.com.

For more information about Leigh Schanfein, please visit shannyfine.webs.com.

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Jonathan Katz
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Leigh Schanfein
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$10 PROGRAM CREDIT

You'll be listed in the program as one of the people who made everything possible! (fully tax-deductible)
$25 MP3

In addition to the program credit, you'll receive a special mp3 track of one of Jonathan's pieces by email! You'll have a choice of several options, including live performances from the concert. (fully tax-deductible)
$45 FULL-LENGTH CD

In addition to the program credit, you'll get an audio CD of all the music on the concert program! (amount over $6 is tax-deductible)
$75 DVD

In addition to the program credit, you'll get a specially-produced DVD of the entire concert! Bonus features to include a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the dance works. (amount over $8 is tax-deductible)
$100 CD + DVD

You'll get the program credit, the audio CD, and the full DVD with additional features not available elsewhere! (amount over $15 is tax-deductible)
$250 BENEFIT

In addition to the program credit, the CD, and the DVD, you'll be invited to a small benefit recital with some previews of the April program, to be given in February in a private home in New York. Details TBA! (For those who live outside of NYC, we can work out another arrangement.) (amount over $30 is tax-deductible)
$500 MANUSCRIPT

In addition to the program credit, the CD, the DVD, and the benefit recital, Jonathan will present you with an autographed, handwritten page of music from one of the pieces on the program. A unique thank-you gift, suitable for display. (amount over $30 is tax-deductible)
$1,000 DEDICATION

In addition to the program credit, the CD, the DVD, and the benefit recital, Jonathan will dedicate a future piece to you! (amount over $30 is tax-deductible)