RSVP TODAY: 2026 Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards
ACO presents its 2026 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards on October 27, 2026 at Carnegie Hall, held immediately preceding our performance of Hello America: We Gather Here.
We are delighted to honor composer Thea Musgrave and TD Regional President Metro New York Ralph Bumbaca, and we hope you will join us for an inspiring evening celebrating music, leadership, and community.The evening will begin at 5:30pm with pre-concert cocktails and dinner in the Weill Terrace Room, followed by the performance in Zankel Hall at 7:30pm. The celebration will conclude with a post-concert dessert reception in the Weill Terrace Room.
Featuring new works by Alex Weiser, Mali Irene, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Alex Timofeev, and Oswald Huỳnh, alongside Song of the Enchanter by honoree Thea Musgrave, this evening-long celebration of creativity supports ACO's national EarShot composer advancement programs, orchestral performances, and educational initiatives.
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Ticketing and sponsorship details are available at the link below. For assistance securing your attendance, please contact Syleste Alexander at syleste@americancomposers.org. We look forward to celebrating with you!
PERFORMANCES & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES BY
Kedrick Armstrong
Andrzej Ciepliński
Mali Irene
Thea Musgrave
Daniel Bernard Roumain
Tracy Silverman
Alex Timofeev
Oswald Huỳnh
Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ
Alex Weiser
Gala Chairs:
Ekaterina Sokolova
Philip Webb
Honorary Committee
Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew
Jimmy López
Erin Norton
Carlos Simon
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate
Lucrecia Zappi and Lawrence Luhring
Gala Committee:
as of August 31, 2026
CORPORATE SPONSOR:
TD Bank
PRIME BENEFACTORS:
Koret Foundation
CANVAS
BENEFACTORS:
Diana Elton
Melin Tan-Geller* & David Geller
Matthew Keesan*
Monteverdi Tuscany
Marilyn Go* & Richard Dolan, Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP
PRIME PATRON:
Augusta Gross* and Leslie Samuels
Mark Sullivan & Jim St. George
Philip Webb*
Frederick Wertheim & Angelo Chan
PATRON:
Jonathan Bailey Holland
Sunny Kang
Ilya Karaulov*
Cate Moye*
Yimin Ngan & Patricia Saich
Judith Thoyer
Brian Waters*
Supporters:
Derek Bermel*
Jane Cavalier*
Corey Field
Debra Kaye
Kettles and Company
Tim Mar
Tess Mateo*
Melissa Ngan*
Karen Slack*
Ekaterina Sokolova*
Toyin Spellman-Diaz*
Geoffroy van Raemdonck*
Melinda Wagner*
Lisa Evanson Washburn*
André J. Washington*
Richard Weinert*
Shinian Ye*
*indicates ACO Board Member
Public funds are provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, Office of Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
