HISTORY
The American Songbook Project was founded in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It brings singers from Broadway and cabaret into New York City schools and community organizations to introduce young people to some of the beautiful melodies and meaningful lyrics of the American songs that are part of their heritage. These one-hour programs include not only American popular standards, but also some of the great new songs being written by today’s talented composers. No matter where these young students travel around the world, American songs will no doubt be playing in the background. These songs are their birthright as American citizens and one of the glories of our country. Through these programs, we hope to be planting the seeds to develop new songwriters, performers, and if nothing else, new listeners.
MISSION
To preserve the heritage of popular American songs and foster its artists.
To promote the art of live performance with a special emphasis on classical and contemporary popular American songs.
To present American popular songs in schools, community centers and other venues with the goal of educating and developing new audiences.
MEET THE BOARD
Michael Putman Estwanik (President)
Sean Patrick Murtagh (Treasurer)
Pamela Laudenslager
Daryl Embry
Meredith Patterson (Program Director)
Lynn DiMenna
Susan Kim-Piazza
Shana Farr
MEET THE BOARD
Michael Putman Estwanik (President) Sean Patrick Murtagh (Treasurer) Pamela Laudenslager Daryl Embry Meredith Patterson (Program Director) Lynn DiMenna Susan Kim-Piazza
Shana Farr