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LESSONS FOR LIFE GALA
On October 9, 2026, we held the 10th annual Lessons for Life Gala, raising $22,241.36 for our endowment!
This restricted endowment provides funds for the Lessons for Life Outreach Program, which includes financial aid and merit scholarships, as well as supporting programs and activities in the community, enabling more people to benefit from excellent musical
experiences.
We are so appreciative of everyone who made this event possible, including those who spoke so eloquently about our mission: Debbie Gill, MANC parent; Leigh Ann Little, GCS Director of Arts Education; and Emma and Lanny Smith, Merit Scholarship Alumni Recipients. Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors, donors, board, teachers, families, friends, and our amazing performers, including Merit Scholarship students, faculty, and Inspiro Youth Choir.
It was a truly inspiring evening!
MANY THANKS TO OUR 2026 GALA SPONSORS!
Join us for our most celebrated fundraising event of the year! Your attendance will support our mission to enable students of all ages, interests, abilities, and backgrounds to discover, develop, realize, and express their inherent talents. Mark your calendar now to invest in the future of music!
Interested in becoming a sponsor or being a volunteer?
Contact: sfoley_davis@musicacademync.org
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