THE STARS SUPPORT TEN O'COLCK CLASSICS

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'STARS WITH A HEART'
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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND BILLY JOEL
SUPPORT TEN O'CLOCK CLASSICS
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Justin Timberlake

Good hearted Pop star Justin Timberlake is teaming up girlfriend Jessica Biel's father to support underprivileged children. Philanthropist Jon Biel showed the singer a newspaper article about New York City’s Ten O’Clock Classics, a group of classical musicians who offer instruments and lessons to schoolkids, and convinced him to get involved and help the great charity out. Timberlake has agreed to autograph a baby grand piano to be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the non-profit organization. Founder Ronen Segev says, "He cares about music education and wants to make sure these kids can continue to have music lessons. They listen to his music and they connect with him. He is the inspiration for their love of music." Singer Billy Joel has also donated a signed piano to the great cause.


ABOUT TEN O'CLOCK CLASSICS


Hailed as "The Hip of Classical Music" by The New York Times, TOC has performed in venues throughout the world including New York's Carnegie Hall, Cortot Hall in Paris, and the Melbourne International Arts Festival. TOC's outreach concerts include performances at Studio 54, Gotham Properties, Crunch Fitness, The Knitting Factory, The Cutting Room, MAKOR, Le Cirque, Union Square Ballroom, and numerous other venues.Founded in 2000 by concert pianist Ronen Segev and led by Chairman of the Board David Picket, TOC is comprised of the finest young concert artists in the world. TOC brings Classical Music to a broader audience by presenting top-quality performances in non-traditional venues. By having world-renowned musicians and celebrity hosts perform on young people's turf, the musical experience has much more meaning. TOC's educational initiatives include providing weekly private music lessons and instruments free of charge to NYC school children, and performances and lectures at schools throughout the country. Click here to visit their website and see how you can help this great charity.
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