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| Settlement Music School: Next 40 to ''The Settlement 100'' Settlement Music School, the largest and one of the oldest community schools of the arts in the United States, recently announced the next group of "The Settlement 100", a roster of 100 eclectic, diverse and unexpected individuals whose experiences at Settlement Music School helped shape their lives. This group brings the total to 60 announced so far. The final 40 will be announced in 2008, Settlement's Centennial year. Settlement has served approximately 300, 000 students since 1908. One of the honorees, jazz bassist and recording artist Michael Cruse whose father was a member of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington bands began lessons at age 5. "My destiny as a bass player evolved at Settlement Music School." Roots member and honoree Leonard Hubbard recalls the thrill he had "by studying with Eligio Rossi who taught the bass legend Stanley Clarke." Clarke is also one of this year's honorees. The Settlement 100 is not limited to those who have achieved musical fame. It illustrates how Settlement has affected lives in many different ways. Anyone with a story of how Settlement Music School has touched their lives are encouraged to visit their web site at www.settlement100.com and tell where Settlement Music School has taken them. Members of the Selection Panel who selected the recipients are: The Honorable Marjorie Rendell, First Lady of Pennsylvania and Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Jack Drosdick, CEO, Sunoco; Robert Hall, former publisher, Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News; Eileen Heisman, President and CEO of National Philanthropic Trust; Larry Magid, founder, Electric Factory Concerts; First Lady of Philadelphia Naomi Street; and Ralph Wellington, Chairman, Schnader, Harrison, Segal and Lewis. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |