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PRESS RELEASE
Monday, March 1, 2010
AGBU NYSEC Contributes Towards the Performing Arts
The AGBU New York Special Events Committee (NYSEC) continues to show its
strong support and passion for the performing arts. NYSEC recently
awarded scholarships to New York-based students who had applied to the
AGBU Education Department’s Performing Arts Fellowship Program. Funding
was made possible by proceeds from the October 24, 2009 NYSEC AGBU
Performing Artists in Concert event held at Weill Recital Hall at
Carnegie Hall. The concert, which showcased the talents of a group of
outstanding young Armenian musicians, was a follow-up to the inaugural
concert held in 2008. The celebration of music introduced the audience
to the impressive achievements attained by the young performers in their
respective fields. The featured musicians were all recipients of AGBU
scholarships pursuing their studies in the performing arts, which have
allowed them to be educated at some of the world’s most well-respected
and prestigious conservatories and universities. Joining NYSEC in making
a dynamic difference was a generous grant provided by the Levon and
Satenig Nazarian Endowment.
The four New York awardees are the following: Tatevik Ayazyan, pursuing
studies in violin performance at the Manhattan School of Music; Stepan
Dadourian, pursuing an Artist’s Diploma in classical flute performance
at the Long Island Conservatory of Music associated with SUNY Old
Westbury; Karen Hakobyan, pianist and composer, pursuing a Professional
Studies Diploma at Mannes College of Music; and Nazig Tchakarian,
pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts in violin performance at Stony
Brook University.
For decades, AGBU scholarships have been awarded to talented students of
Armenian descent studying in the performing arts. With generous monetary
contributions from donors, AGBU can carry out its mission of laying the
foundation for the future of these artists. The accomplishments of the
musicians today set the bar for new and succeeding generations. Those
who would like to make a contribution to the AGBU Performing Arts
Fellowship Program to help sustain it and support the development of
future Armenian musicians may contact AGBU by phone, 212-319-6383, or
email, [email protected].
Established in 2003 by a dedicated group of AGBU volunteers, NYSEC is
committed to upholding AGBU’s mission to preserve and promote the
Armenian identity and heritage. In this capacity, NYSEC organizes
educational, cultural and social activities in New York City, which
bring together Armenians in the local community.
Established in 1906, AGBU () is the world’s largest
non-profit Armenian organization. Headquartered in New York City, AGBU
preserves and promotes the Armenian identity and heritage through
educational, cultural and humanitarian program, annually touching the
lives of some 400,000 Armenians around the world.
For more information about AGBU and its worldwide programs, please visit