Dear Gala Guests,

Thank you for joining us at the Gala of the Stars 2025. Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity made it an unforgettable evening and a true celebration of music and our community.

We are delighted to share that, thanks to your incredible support, we raised close to $200,000 to fund scholarship assistance for our 2025 resident students. LMC is able to award financial assistance to 65% of our students annually - an achievement we are deeply grateful for.

We are also thrilled to share that we secured two sponsorships for named teaching studios and two for named practice studios.

These vital funds provide access and opportunity for the next generation of musicians, directly shaping their summer experience and long-term artistic growth.

A Night to Remember

From the moving performances by our talented students to the special appearance by CEO and Artistic Director Elizabeth Pitcairn, the evening was filled with memorable moments. Remarks from Kiono Thomas, Gala Committee Chair and Board Secretary, and Mike Conway, Chairman of the Board, set a heartfelt and celebratory tone for a night filled with purpose.

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Moments Captured

Browse our photo gallery below to revisit highlights from the evening and share in the memories that made this year’s Gala so special.

Looking Ahead

The success of this event is not only reflected in the funds raised, but also in the connections we’ve strengthened and the artistic talent we’ve uplifted together. Your dedication to music education drives everything we do and we are so grateful to have you by our side.

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We’re already looking ahead to Gala of the Stars 2026, which will be held on August 8 at the Saratoga National Golf Club. Keep an eye out for your Save the Date, and we encourage you to start planning lodging in Saratoga early!

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Thank you again for traveling from near and far to celebrate with us. 

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Luzerne Music Center Team and Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Conway, Chairman
Arthur Havighorst, Vice Chairman
Karl Eschelbach, Treasurer
Kiono Thomas, Secretary
Elizabeth Pitcairn, CEO and Artistic Director
Linda Acevedo
Terri Cerveny
Scott Duesterdick
Angela Huang
Douglas Moench

ADMINISTRATION

Elizabeth Pitcairn
CEO and Artistic Director

Emily Brown
Vice President of Operations and Artistic Planning

Meganne Brenon
Interim Camp Manager

Szymon Rywalski
Officer of Philanthropy and Development