The Future is Bright at The Music Center's Spotlight!
For 35 years, The Music Center’s Spotlight has uplifted young artists to develop their talents alongside industry professionals in dance, acting, instrumental and voice. As part of the Spotlight program, which runs annually from October – June, Southern California high school students are given unprecedented access to professional auditions, feedback and mastery classes taught by renowned artists and arts administrators, and are given invaluable guidance to develop their skills and confidence.
Spotlight is completely free of charge, and participants are recognized and rewarded during the annual Grand Finale held each year at The Music Center, where the program’s 14 finalists perform on stage before an audience of patrons, family and friends and are awarded more than $100,000 in arts scholarships.
Photo on right: Jaden L., 2019 Non-Classical Voice Finalist
"There are so many things that I love about Spotlight, but my favorite would have to be the support system that is created by all the people working on the project." —Katelyn H., 2018 Non-Classical Voice Finalist
Spotlight Grand Finale
The Music Center's Spotlight Grand Finale performance will take place on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Join us as we celebrate the artistry, growth and achievements of our students during their year-long journey.
Photo on left: The 2022 Spotlight Finalists at the Ahmanson Theatre.
Giving Opportunities
Help us set the stage for the next generation of artists and creative leaders by making a donation today.
Sponsor Levels and Benefits
Principal Benefactor $100,000
$98,500 tax-deductible
- Ten tickets to the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, principal seating at the performance, and reserved table at the post-performance celebration
- Recognition from the stage at the Finale performance and celebration
- One full-page (full color) in the Finale performance printed program
- Recognition in print materials throughout the season
- Recognition with The Music Center’s Ambassadors
Benefactor $50,000
$48,800 tax-deductible
- Eight tickets to the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, premier seating at the performance, and reserved table at the post-performance celebration
- Recognition from the stage at the Finale Performance
- One half-page (full color) in the Finale performance printed program
- Recognition on print materials throughout the season
Visionary $25,000
$23,800 tax-deductible
- Eight tickets to the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, premier seating at the performance, and reserved table at the post-performance celebration
- Acknowledgment as a Visionary sponsor in the Finale performance printed program
- Recognition with The Music Center’s Ambassadors
Ambassador $10,000
$9,100 tax-deductible
- Six premier tickets for the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, performance, and post-performance celebration
- Acknowledgment as an Ambassador sponsor in the Finale performance printed program
Advocate $5,000
$4,400 tax-deductible
- Four preferred tickets to the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, performance and post-performance celebration
- Acknowledgment as an Advocate sponsor in the Finale performance printed program
Enthusiast $2,500
$2,200 tax-deductible
- Two preferred tickets to the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, performance and post-performance celebration
- Acknowledgment as an Enthusiast sponsor in the Finale performance printed program
Patron $1,500
$1,350 tax-deductible
- One preferred ticket to the Finale evening, including champagne welcome, performance and post-performance celebration
- Acknowledgment as a Patron sponsor in Finale performance printed program
Please contact us for more information on customized sponsorship opportunities at (213) 972-4344 or spotlightsupport@musiccenter.org.
Support Spotlight Today!
The free, year-long Spotlight program is made possible by the generosity of our donors.
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“Spotlight is funding arts education for those who may have dreams to become artists, but who otherwise wouldn’t be able to without the help of Spotlight.” —Maya D., 2022 Acting Semifinalist
Creative Futures
The Music Center’s Spotlight is more committed than ever to broadening our impact by supporting participants as they pursue their creative potential, both onstage and off, through careers in the creative economy. As we uplift the next generation of students, we want to provide access and guidance for a whole host of industries within the entertainment and creative sectors, including production, costuming, media arts, marketing, writing and beyond!
The Music Center now offers a series of bootcamps throughout the year, where Spotlight staff and teaching artists will help young adults, ages 17–21, develop their workforce readiness and social and creative intelligence, including:
- Communication — to support presentation and interview skills
- Resiliency — to support professional risk-taking
- Curiosity — to support creative problem solving
- Adaptability — to support navigating workforce politics
- Confidence — to support healthy boundaries
This free program, open to all students, will help participants chart a path toward their first “offstage” opportunities in the creative industries.
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Non-Classical Voice Mastery Class with Karen Marrow.
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Jazz Mastery Class with Roy McCurdy.
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More Information
For more information, please email spotlightsupport@musiccenter.org or (213) 972-4344.
The Music Center (also known as the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax I.D. number: 95-2217011. All donations to The Music Center are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law.
To learn more, call (213) 972-3333 or email tmcadvancement@musiccenter.org.
Our current fundraising permits:
| L.A. Fundraising Permit | Beverly Hills Fundraising Permit |