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Celebrating Trailblazing Women in Music - 2023 Impact Report
Celebrating Trailblazing Women in Music
Gala Benefit: May 15, 2023
DUSHKIN AWARD
Marin Alsop
CULTURAL VISIONARY AWARD FOR CHICAGO
Karen Gray-Krehbiel and John Krehbiel, Jr.
RICHARD D. COLBURN AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Barbara Ann Martin
The Music Institute of Chicago welcomed 270 guests to The Peninsula Chicago for its annual Gala Benefit, which raised more than $1 milion from a combination of ticket sales, contributions, and sponsorships.
With the support of Patron of the Arts Benefactors John D. Nichols and Alexandra C. Nichols and Honorary Chairs Nancy and Scott Santi, the gala was led by Co-Chairs Carlos Cárdenas, Dan and Yoo Mi Hahn, and Barbara Speer. Proceeds from the Annual Gala Benefit provide the single largest source of funds for financial aid and scholarships, tuition-free community engagement and school programming, and neighborhood-based service activities.
Musical performances were peppered throughout the evening and featured talented voice, string, and piano students as well as MIC's award-winning Academy chamber musicians.
“I really want to celebrate you tonight because without the support and the community you’ve created, these kids could not succeed. You understand the transformative power of music. Being here and feeling this kind of commitment and your incredible understanding has inspired me. I celebrate all of you—congratulations!”
