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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert Honoring Tom McGuire
DESCRIPTION:\n\n	 \nWe cordially invite you to join us for the 6th Annual Brighter Futures Through Music Event! This annual event honors the late Tom McGuire’s passion for music and his dedication to children’s welfare. Tom was committed to building a better world through his philanthropy.\nThere are several opportunities to sponsor our event with Featured Artist 2025 GRAMMY Award Winner Taylor Eigsti, guest artist Gabby Marcano ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ZLe5Tk8cIP4nih-RZciw ), event host Madison Lane ( https://www.961bbb.com/madison/ ) the voice of 96.1 BBB, as well as bid on the art auction ( https://app.donorview.com/Auction/AuctionInfo?prm=NN4q9h9ZkheAxxws78nYBCl9wEo_2WxS-fY7h2KwoBIp83OlvzNfOQZPsgAmN9PsMa8Df_45xEi1uz0Ce_lHKAJOTaVsvPLRh5o3fyUAABu7GQMLc_yY0UVTv2ejfEqf_w_t_EpXlxaztc9497QRO4bH_WaS6jXUgs6gCAFyk0f2zlJl7UiG35oNUXIt4YSNEJg0bL6krnty_KKNG94Nb0EQvdFQyEL4InsHmnwu0BC4Eff8u91nIGpK7AL9KSXO0 ). Proceeds benefit Community Music School, whose mission is to enrich and inspire children through music instruction.\nClick here to RSVP or be a sponsor.\nCan’t attend but want to contribute? Click here.\nClick to view the 2026 McGuire Event Sponsorship Packet\nClick to view the McGuire Event Sponsor Commitment Form\n			\n							RSVP or be a sponsor\n					\n			\n							Experience Moments from the 2025 Event\n					\n			\n							Experience Moments from the 2024 Event\n					\n			\n							Experience Moments from the 2023 Event\n					\n			\n							Experience Moments from the 2022 Event\n					\n	\nFeatured Artist\n\nTwo-time GRAMMY® Award-winning NYC-based pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti started playing the piano when he was four years old. Growing up in Menlo Park, CA, Eigsti was quickly labeled a prodigy, and has since released 9 albums as a bandleader, in addition to appearing on over 80 albums as a sideman.\nIn February 2025, Eigsti won his second GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for his ninth album “Plot Armor” (2024, GroundUP Music), following a 2022 GRAMMY® Award win for his eighth album “Tree Falls” (2021, GSI Records) in the same category.\nHis career includes performances at world-renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and Lincoln Center, as well as collaborations with legendary artists across jazz, classical, and popular music. Eigsti’s journey, from early access to music education to global artistic recognition, underscores the mission of Community Music School and the lasting impact of nurturing young talent.\nGuest Artist\nGabriela “Gabby” Marcano is a prominent Venezuelan singer and performer based in North Carolina, known for her contributions to the state’s Latin music scene. Originally from Mérida, Venezuela, she specializes in rock, pop, R&B, and Venezuelan merengue. She began studying drums and singing at 14 years old, and participated in her first singing competition at 16, where she won first place. She later appeared on the television show, “Rugemanía” and Venezuela’s first reality tv show, “Estrellas de la Música.” In Venezuela, she formed part of the pop rock group, “Las Cherries”. You may listen to Gabby’s music at https://www.youtube.com/@gabbymarcanomusic ( https://www.youtube.com/@gabbymarcanomusic ) \nArt Show and Silent Auction\n\nMore than two dozen original pieces donated from local artists are available for auction and will be on display in the Fletcher Theater lobby during the event, including still life, seascapes, landscapes, and more. Click here ( https://app.donorview.com/Auction/AuctionInfo?prm=NN4q9h9ZkheAxxws78nYBCl9wEo_2WxS-fY7h2KwoBIp83OlvzNfOQZPsgAmN9PsMa8Df_45xEi1uz0Ce_lHKAJOTaVsvPLRh5o3fyUAABu7GQMLc_yY0UVTv2ejfEqf_w_t_EpXlxaztc9497QRO4bH_WaS6jXUgs6gCAFyk0f2zlJl7UiG35oNUXIt4YSNEJg0bL6krnty_KKNG94Nb0EQvdFQyEL4InsHmnwu0BC4Eff8u91nIGpK7AL9KSXO0 ) to preview the art pieces and make your bid. Bidding is open through May 5, with final bids immediately following the performance on May 5, or “buy now” online. All proceeds support Community Music School.\nCall for Artists\nCommunity Music School invites local and regional artists to contribute original artwork to this special silent auction benefiting our Brighter Futures Through Music fundraiser. Participating artists will receive recognition on the CMS website, promotion through event marketing and social media, and visibility during the event. Your donated artwork directly supports equitable access to high-quality music education for students across our community.  Click here ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UFugG1LFjGImZi1AVmlkxResBjfSkq36/edit ) to access the art submission form. To submit the form or for more information on the art auction, email Bob McDevitt at McDevitt0511@gmail.com or text at 919-306-4527.\nBrighter Futures Through Music\nCommunity Music School is a perfect match for honoring Tom McGuire’s legacy. CMS has offered high quality personalized music education to underserved Wake County youth for more than 30 years, and served 200 students this year.\nTuition is as low as $1 per lesson and instruments are supplied free of charge for students’ use. Paid professional faculty are dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to the life-changing benefits of music education.\nReaching our fundraising goal of $175,000 will strengthen experiences for students as CMS expands partnerships and offerings. CMS is the only organization in Wake County that provides private, personalized music instruction in multiple genres exclusively to socioeconomically challenged students.\nWe appreciate all of our supporters!\n \nPlatinum Sponsor $15,000+\n\nAnonymous\nLinda and Rob Grew\nBarbara McGuire\n\nSilver Sponsors $5,000+\n\nElizabeth and David Beam\nBranded Records\nAJ Fletcher Foundation ( https://www.ajf.org/ )\nFloyd Family Foundation*\nZanny and Bob Sar\nSmith Anderson ( https://www.smithlaw.com/ )\nTowneBank ( https://www.townebank.com/ )\nChris and Charlie Wagner\nAubrey Kerr Walker\nThe Frank K. Webb Charitable Trust\n\nBronze $2,500+\n\nJoan and Prentiss Baker\nMarion Johnson Church\nSallie and Gordon Grubb\nDonna Mooney-Haywood\nEvonne Hopkins\nLyn Maness\nJennifer and Andy Martin\nLynn and Paul Reynolds\nCharlotte Wooten\n\nSupporters $1,000+\n\nChip Anderson\nHeather Arabie\nCarol and Robert Bilbro\nLynne and Walter Brock\nNancy Brockman\nRosemary Kenyon\nKaja and Randolph Lee\nmoss + ross ( https://mossandross.com/ )\nGwen and Leroy Reynolds\nLinda and Dick Roseberry\nMartha and John Sanders\nCece and Peter Scott\nShelle and Phil Wheeler\nBeth Williamson\n\nFriends $500+\n\nChester Allen\nArmstrong McGuire ( https://www.armstrongmcguire.com/ )\nAvance Care North Wake Forest\nBarrie Family Charitable Fund\nMartha and Greg Crampton\nMadeliene Dobbins\nGeorgia and Alec Donaldson\nS Worth Dunn\nCynthia and John Ethridge\nDavid Finch\nEdna Hensey\nCarol Holland\nNell Joslin\nMartha Keravuori\nDavid and Erica Mash\nBob McDevitt\nBill Porter\nKay Schoellhorn\nLiza Nye Thompson\nLiza and Joel Williams\n\nMedia Sponsors:\n\nTCP Magazine The Connection Place ( https://www.tcpmagazine.com/ )\n\nArtist Hospitality Sponsor:\n\nWegmans ( https://www.wegmans.com/stores/raleigh-nc )\n\nPhoto Booth Sponsor:\n\nVersa Events ( https://versaeventsus.com/ )\n\n*multi-year pledge\nFor More Information Contact Executive Director Melanie Doerner at 919.832.0900 or mdoerner@cmsraleigh.org ( mailto:mdoerner@cmsraleigh.org )\n\n
URL:https://cmsraleigh.org/event/benefit-concert-honoring-tom-mcguire-2026/
LOCATION:2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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