Join us for an evening of extraordinary performances, celebration, and community.
Together, we help young musicians shine— through scholarships, coaching, and transformative music education.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the impact of your support on the next generation of leaders! MYAC inspires nearly 1,000 young musicians each year through rehearsals, coachings, classes and performances.
Proceeds from this event will support our ongoing work of offering world-class music education to hundreds of students, including scholarships to remove financial barriers and ensure inclusion in our programs for all interested students.
Cocktail attire suggested – dress to celebrate the evening!
2026 HONOREES:
Golden Baton Award: Hans Jørgen Jensen
We are thrilled to honor Hans Jørgen Jensen with this year’s Golden Baton Award at the MYAC Gala. A revered pedagogue and longtime professor of cello at Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, Mr. Jensen has shaped generations of young musicians through his extraordinary teaching and mentorship. His students populate major orchestras around the world and hold leading teaching positions—many of them having passed through MYAC along the way.
An internationally respected artist and master teacher, Mr. Jensen embodies the values at the heart of MYAC: excellence, generosity, and lifelong dedication to young artists. We are deeply honored to celebrate his profound impact on our community and beyond.
Take Note Award:
Eric Falberg, Will Tippens, J Schneider
In honor of their work on the MYAC Symphony Center proposal which was successfully approved by the City of Highwood.
If you are unable to attend the gala, consider DONATING in honor of awardees.
Support the Gala
There are many ways to make A Night Among the Stars a success!
Donate now! All contributions support our students.
Show your support personally or through your business while gaining visibility in Gala materials, on our website, and at the event. Click the image above to download a sponsorship form.
Contribute an item, service, or experience that will excite our guests and raise vital funds for MYAC students. Click the image above to download and fill out the auction item donation form (PDF) or use the online form here.
Every contribution helps MYAC provide scholarships, master classes, and transformative musical education for nearly 1,000 young musicians each year. Thank you for being part of this celebration!
Special thanks to our Host Sponsor!
Thank you to our 2026 Gala Sponsors!
Showstopper Level Sponsors ($10,000+)
ENCORE Level Sponsors ($2,500+)
BRAVO Level Sponsors ($1,000+)
