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March 01, 2010
AGBU NYSEC Contributes Towards the Performing Arts
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AGBU Performing Arts Fellows from New York (clockwise): Tatevik Ayazyan, Stepan Dadourian, Karen Hakobyan and Nazig Tchakarian.
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, scholarship@agbu.org.
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.
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