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Music Note Gala

Music Note Gala

Friday, July 11  •  5–9:30 PM
Montecito Club, Upper Lawn

Celebrate and support music education at the annual Music Note Gala, where community leaders and music enthusiasts unite for an unforgettable evening of elegance and inspiration.

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Chris Thile

Featuring special performances by Grammy Award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile in collaboration with the Academy Gala Orchestra and members of Sing!, conducted by Daniela Candillari.

The Gala is an essential source of funding for the Academy’s Summer Music Festival & School where internationally acclaimed artists and rising young talent come together in nearly 120 events, including concerts, masterclasses, and competitions.

By attending the Gala, you directly contribute to full scholarships for these young musicians, our free Sing! choral program for local children, and creation of community and family-focused concerts and experiences.

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Event Schedule

5 pm

Cocktails and Appetizers

6:30 pm

Seated Dinner and Performance on the Upper Lawn

8 pm

Live Auction, Paddle Raise & Raffle Drawing

9 pm

Coffee and Desserts with Gala Orchestra Fellows

Cocktail attire. Black & white is encouraged.

Tables

Table of Twelve – $12,000

Table of Ten – $10,000

Table of Eight – $8,000

Table of Six – $6,000

Individual tickets, priced at $1,000, on sale May 1st

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Sponsorships

  • A premium table for 12 guests with preferred placement
  • VIP table service and premium wines
  • VIP valet parking for you and your guests
  • Opportunity to meet our featured guest artist Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Thile
  • Invitation to a Summer Festival Picnic with the Academy’s President & CEO Shauna Quill
  • Two tickets to all four Academy Festival Orchestra concerts during the 2025 Summer Festival
  • Recognition as a lead sponsor in event materials and from the Gala stage
  • A premium table for 10 guests with preferred placement
  • VIP table service and premium wines
  • VIP valet parking for you and your guests
  • Invitation to join the the Academy’s President & CEO Shauna Quill in the donor lounge during the 2025 Summer Festival
  • Two tickets to three Mosher Guest Artist performances during the 2025 Festival
  • Recognition in event materials and from the Gala stage
  • Private table for 10 guests with preferred placement
  • Premium wine package for table
  • Invitation to the President’s Circle luncheon hosted by the Academy’s President & CEO Shauna Quill
  • Two tickets to all three Composers in Context concerts during the 2025 Summer Festival
  • Recognition in event materials
  • Table for 10 with premium placement
  • Premium wine package for table
  • Two tickets to the two Teaching Artist Showcase concerts during the 2025 Summer Festival
  • Recognition in event materials

Sponsor a gala ticket for one Music Academy Teaching Artist

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Gala Committee

Co-Chairs

Mally Chakola
Casey Kallenbach

Honorary Members

Mindy Budgor
Belle Hahn
Lily Hahn Shining
Mary Ta

Members

Anne Towbes
Susannah Osley
Todd Gerber
Arlene Sommer Kolodziejski
Todd Yancey
Leslie Bains
Stephanie Shuman
Rebecca Damavandi
Kathleen Eberhardt
Danner Schefler
Connie Fickel

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