Music Education Gets a Boost at "Save the Music" Gala

New York - VH1's Save The Music gala last night in the heart of Lincoln Center brought an eclectic and electric mix of guests, all in the name of its foundation dedicated to funding music education programs in elementary schools nationwide by providing musical instruments.

Conan O'Brien hosted the evening, with music performed by the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and John Mayer. Special honorees included Mariah Carey, who stunned the audience with her curve-hugging purple gown, former president Bill Clinton, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York) and NAMM: The International Music Products Association.

Sen. Clinton wasn't on hand to receive her honors, but husband Bill accepted in her place.

Tim Gunn of "Project Runway" and "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" emceed a live auction for a guitar signed by Sir Paul McCartney. The guitar, whose bidding started at $30,000, eventually raised $45,000 for the foundation.

Founded in 1997, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided over $40 million to date in musical instruments in over 100 cities throughout the country.

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