Who We Are
New Bards Music is a performing artist agency representing the best young professional musicians in the New York City area. Our musicians perform regularly at weddings, parties, corporate functions, and other events and are available for hire!
President and Founder- Gabriel Lefkowitz
Originally from the Boston area, New Bards Music Founder and President Gabriel Lefkowitz comes from a musical family. His grandfather is noted musicologist Murray Lefkowitz, professor emeritus at Boston University and his father, Ronan Lefkowitz, is a violinist in the Boston Symphony. Like his grandfather and father, Gabriel is a violinist and has been performing for over 15 years.
Before coming to New York City, Gabriel was concertmaster of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra for 5 years on three separate international tours to France, Central Europe, and
Eastern Europe. In July of 2004, Gabriel was asked to replace Yo-Yo Ma in a solo performance at the Democratic National Convention at the Fleet Center in Boston. His original rendition of "Amazing Grace" which he composed and arranged in the three days' time he was given, was seen by millions around the world and led to an appearance on the CNN Morning Show, an interview by anchor Bill Hemmer, and a special performance for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
Gabriel graduated with top honors from Columbia College where he studied Music and Economics. He completed his Bachelors degree at Columbia in three years and is currently a Masters student at The
Juilliard School. In the past few years, Gabriel has performed extensively at weddings, corporate functions, receptions, and other events, and has become a respected performance contractor for several event planners in the New York City area.
In addition to an active performing career and running the company, Gabriel composes music for plays, television, films, and video games, and enjoys exploring new restaurants in New York City.
Vice President, Business Development- Prish Dunstan
Born in Tennessee, Prish Dunstan is a rising entrepreneur with years of experience in the business sector. Mr. Dunstan has consulted for corporations all over the world, from small scale start-ups to large international engineering contractors.
In 2008, Mr. Dunstan was awarded a prestigious apprenticeship to the Head of Business Economics and Strategy for Scott Wilson, a leading global consulting firm based in London. While in England he also acted as consultant to major engineering contractor Buro Happold. In Scotland, Mr. Dunstan developed new systems for market research analysis as well as customer relations management for a number of clients, including Express Electrical and Clydebank College.
Stateside, Mr. Dunstan has recently worked with a start-up in Wyoming, developing software and enhancing marketing capabilities for new technologies in the robotics sector.
Mr. Dunstan is currently completing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, holding minors in both Entrepreneurship and Economics. He further pursues his interest in business through his coursework at the Columbia University Business School.
Mr. Dunstan's mock business plans have won top acclaim through competitions held by the Scottish Enterprise, Engineering Undergraduate community, and most recently, Business School courses. He enjoys advising student start-up ventures on campus.
The Musicians
The Musicians of New Bards Music are young professionals coming from the nation's top music conservatories such as Julliard, New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, and more. They are selected to be a part of the agency not only for their exceptional talent and skill, but also for their professionalism and amenability. The agency gladly represents musicians of all instruments and styles (see Musical Selection for more details).
Contact
Gabriel Lefkowitz, President
gabriel@newbardsmusic.com
