Special Events

Tenth Annual Benefit Gala

Sherwood Conservatory of Music will present the Tenth Annual Benefit Gala on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street. The Gala seeks to raise funds for Sherwood’s Scholarship and Financial Aid Program as wells as recognize achieve in the Arts.  The evening begins with a concert by four advanced-level Sherwood students and then is followed by a silent auction, seated dinner and live auction.

Honoree

In keeping with our Year of the Piano celebration, we will honor The PianoForte Foundation with the William Hall Sherwood Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.  PianoForte Foundation’s mission is to serve and expand audiences for piano music through education and entertainment. Their free and affordable musical programs heighten awareness and appreciation of piano repertoire and performance in Chicago.  Thomas Zoells, Founder/Executive Director, will be accepting the award on behalf of the PianoForte Foundation.

Scholarship and Financial Aid Program

At Sherwood, no student pays the actual full cost of instruction and some pay significantly less through our merit-based scholarship and need-based financial aid program.

For information on the 2009 Gala, please contact Ellen Baker Jurewicz at (312) 369-3100, or purchase tickets online by visiting the Columbia College Chicago Ticketing Center.