“For 15 years, Bernstein-Cohen was the executive director of the Little Orchestra Society—New York City’s … orchestra dedicated to bringing innovative classical music concerts to both adults and children,” reads an unsigned obituary in Thursday’s (8/12) Violin Channel. Bernstein-Cohen died of complications of adenovirus. She was 73. “For five years since 1987, she served as LOS’s manager for artistic operations, education, and marketing. Her directorship since 2008 saw her shifting the organization’s focus from auditorium performances to comprehensive in-class residencies in music, dance, fine arts, and other disciplines. Bernstein-Cohen studied at New York City’s High School of Music and Art and later earned degrees from Barnard College and Columbia University’s Teachers College…. ‘Joanne was never the center of attention, but she was always at the center of the action,’ wrote LOS in a statement. ‘She didn’t seek a life on stage, but she described her job as pushing others into the spotlight. Joanne’s legacy will live on in L.O.S.’s robust partnerships with a dozen schools, community centers, museums, and beyond.’ ”
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