Fundraising Events

Merit Makes MUSIC Happen: Gala 2012

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago – 120 East Delaware Place
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner and Program – With special performances by students of Merit School of Music

Honoring
Howard Gottlieb
The Alice S. Pfaelzer Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts

Honorary Chair
Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Honorary Dinner Chair
Tony Anderson, Vice Chair and Midwest Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Gala Chair
Katharine Greis
Business Development Director, Agency EA

Presenting Sponsor
Kenneth Griffin on behalf of Citadel

2011 Gala Benefit Committee
Susan S. Aaron
Lori Bravi
Margaret Buckman
Jeanne Denison
Ellen Gignilliat
Madeleine Glossberg
Chase Gooch
Barbara Greis
Nancy Horner
Caroline T. Huebner
Judy Istock
Jeannine James
Debra Kerr
Emily T. Knight
Cathleen Marine
Gabrielle Martinez
Lucy R. Minor
Shelley Ochab
Jane Pigott
Carol Prins
Susan Stein
Helen Thomas
Penny Van Horn
Karianne Wardell
Clinton Withers

Visit the Music Counts: Gala 2011 Photo Gallery
Support Merit School of Music Programs

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