May 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, New York City
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Maren Morris
Artist Honoree -
Master P
Artist Honoree -
T Bone Burnett
Artist Honoree -
Bruce Eskowitz
Inaugural Music Icon Award
Gregory Hall
Benefit Co-Chair
Managing Director and Head of U.S. Global Wealth Management, Pimco
Wyclef Jean
Honorary Benefit Chair
Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe, and Emmy-Nominated Performing Artist, Producer, and Composer
Jonathan Shank
Benefit Co-Chair
CEO, Terrapin Station Entertainment
Benefit Committee Members
Robert Flaum
Ret. PwCChair, Music Will National Board of Directors
Steve Ioannou
Head of the Enterprise Relationship & Account Management for the America, Bloomberg
Elani Myers
Director of Employee & Community Engagement, Steve Madden
Erica Krusen
Sr Dir Cultural Influence, Gibson, Inc | Global Executive Dir, Gibson Gives, Foundation
Ashley (Sampson) Loesch
Director, Sponsorship, The Bowery Presents | AEG
Celebrate the Power of Music
Join us for an unforgettable evening of performances by some of the most talented musicians and performers in the industry, while being part of our mission to transform music education in our nation’s schools.
Check out the recap video from last year’s event, and experience the energy that our student performers and special guests brought to the stage!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Greg and Carolyn Hall
VIP Reception Sponsor
Chris and Robin Donohoe
Gold Record Sponsor




Wall Treatment Sponsors

Silver Record Sponsors


Bob & Nancy Flaum




David Bendes

Joe Armao
Sponsorship Options
In addition to financial sponsorships, we also welcome in-kind donations and partnerships that help bring this event to life. Your support, whether through goods, products or services, including items for our auction, helps us maximize our impact and creates a memorable experience for our guests. To learn more about our ticketing & sponsorship opportunities, email janice.polizzotto@musicwill.org.
Download Full Sponsorship Options Packet
Title Sponsor
$200,000
- 2 Front-of-House Tables of 12 Guests Each for Dinner & Live Concert
- Exclusive VIP Reception with artists, industry leaders, and Music Will’s top supporters
- Premier Brand Visibility & Top Billing Across the Event Space, including pre-event spaces, red carpet, VIP reception, ballroom, and mainstage
- Title Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (6)
- Mission-Led Legacy Impact: In honor of the evening’s Artist Honorees, Music Will will expand its programs in a city of their choice. The Title Sponsor will receive brand recognition tied to these program expansions including visibility during a school visit with the honoree - extending impact far beyond the Benefit.
Presenting Sponsor
$100,000
- 2 Front-of-House Tables of 10 Guests Each for Dinner & Live Concert
- Exclusive VIP Reception with artists, industry leaders, and Music Will’s top supporters
- Prominent Co-Branded Visibility Across the Event Space, including pre-event spaces, ballroom, and mainstage
- Presenting Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (4)
- Mission-Led Legacy Impact: In honor of the evening’s Artist Honorees, Music Will will expand its programs in a city of their choice. The Presenting Sponsor will receive brand recognition tied to these program expansions including visibility during a school visit with the honoree - extending impact far beyond the Benefit
VIP Reception Sponsor
$75,000
- 1 Front-of-House Table of 12 Tickets for Dinner & Live Concert
- 12 Exclusive VIP Reception with artists, industry leaders, and Music Will’s top supporters
- Premier Brand Visibility & Top Billing at VIP Reception
- Exclusive VIP Reception Photo with Special Guests
- Logo Placement on Ballroom Wall Treatments
- VIP Reception Sponsorship Recognition Onsite plus Event Website, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (4)
Platinum Record Sponsor
$50,000
- 1 Table of 12 Guests for Dinner & Live Concert
- Exclusive VIP Reception with artists, industry professionals, & Music Will’s top supporters
- Brand Visibility Across the Event Space, including pre-event spaces, ballroom, and mainstage
- Platinum Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (4)
- Extended Mission Impact: Music Will will donate instruments in your market of choice, expanding access to music education and extending your impact into local schools beyond the Benefit.
Broadway Premier Screen Sponsor
$30,000
- 1 Table of 12 Guests for Dinner & Live Concert
- 4 Guest Passes to Exclusive VIP Reception with Special Guests
- 8 Guest Passes to Pre-Show Reception
- Premiere Brand Visibility on Step & Repeat Along Red Carpet
- High Brand Visibility on Lobby-Level Giant LED Boards on the 8th Floor of the New York Marriot Marquee
- Broadway Premier Screen Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (4)
Red Carpet Sponsor
$30,000
- 1 Table of 10 Guests for Dinner & Live Concert
- 4 Guest Passes to Exclusive VIP Reception with Special Guests
- 6 Guest Passes to Pre-Show Reception
- High-Profile Brand Placement on Step & Repeat Along Red Carpet
- Red Carpet Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (4)
Gold Record Sponsor
$25,000
- 1 Table of 10 Guests for Dinner & Live Concert
- 4 Guest Passes to Exclusive VIP Reception with Special Guests
- 6 Guest Passes to Pre-Show Reception
- Gold Record Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (2)
- Local Mission Engagement: Attend a Music Will classroom in your market and invite colleagues to experience a Modern Band program at a partner school, bringing your support to life beyond the Benefit.
Photo Booth Sponsor
$25,000
- 1 Table of 10 Guests for Dinner & Live Concert
- 4 Guest Passes to Exclusive VIP Reception with Special Guests
- 6 Guest Passes to Pre-Show Reception
- Exclusive "Photo Booth presented by..." Branded Photo Booth Experience Including Backdrop, Photo Overlay, Digital Assets & Digital Photo Shares (logo, hashtag, call-to-action) Placed in a High Traffic Location at the Event
- Opportunity to Incorporate Branded Giveaway or Experiential Element at Booth (subject to approval)
- Photo Booth Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
- Walk the Red Carpet (2)
Wall Treatment Stage Right
$15,000
- 1 Table of 10 Tickets for Dinner & Live Concert
- Access to Pre-Show Reception
- Prominent Front-of-House Brand Visibility in Broadway Ballroom during Dinner and Concert
- Wall Treatment Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
Wall Treatment Stage Left
$15,000
- 1 Table of 10 Tickets for Dinner & Live Concert
- Access to Pre-Show Reception
- Prominent Front-of-House Brand Visibility in Broadway Ballroom during Dinner and Concert
- Wall Treatment Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
Silver Record Sponsor
$10,000
- 1 Table of 10 Tickets for Dinner & Live Concert
- Access to Pre-Show Reception
- Silver Sponsorship Recognition on Event Website & Landing Page, Event Collateral Materials, and Digital Program
Event Registration & Check-in Sponsor
$5,000
- 4 Tickets for Dinner & Live Concert
- Access to Pre-Show Reception
- Prominent Co-Branded Visibility at Event's Registration & Check-in Area
- Event Registration & Check-in Recognition on Event Website and Digital Program
Auction Sponsor
$5,000
- 4 Tickets for Dinner & Live Concert
- Access to Pre-Show Reception
- Prominent Co-Branded Visibility at Silent Auction Area at Event and on Auction Platform
- Auction Recognition on Event Website and Digital Program
DONORS
Your Contribution
Thanks to our generous donors, Music Will has been making a difference in schools across the country since 2002. With your help, we support students by supporting educators with professional development, curriculum, instruments, special events, and more.
Your support will help to:

Deliver 2.5k new classroom instruments annually

Provide training for 500 teachers each year

Continue to bring music education to 1,000,000+ students
Check out the excitement from past Benefit events!
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