MYSO'S SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT
Pathways to success
Join us for an inspirational journey of musical performances, full hosted bar, and savory cuisine.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:00-8:30 pm
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
All proceeds support student financial aid.
Event information
5:00 – 6:45 pm: Appetizers, small plates, and musical performances.
Explore three separate performance rooms and enjoy a unique small plate in each space. The night will feature performances by our Jazz, Steel Pan, and Young Musicians ensembles.
7:00 pm: Program, live and silent auction, and fundraising
8:00 pm: Dessert and coffee reception
The most valuable thing I learned is to believe in myself. The MYSO community believed in me first—and that taught me how to do the same.”
2026 host committee
Laura and Mike Arnow
Tino and Penny Arvanetes
George and Jill Fahr
Jodi Peck and Les Weil
Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Please contact Maria Fuller, Individual Giving and Stewardship Manager, at 414-267-2958 or download more information below.
SPONSORS
MYSO gratefully acknowledges its 2026 Pathways to Success sponsors.
Presenting Sponsor
Laura & Mike Arnow
Premier Sponsors
The Frank & Lucille Puncer Foundation
Scott & Lynn Molitor
Michael Schmitz & Ginny Bolger
Mike Van Handel
Toussaint Foundation
Maestro Sponsors
Tino & Penny Arvanetes
Baird – Private Asset Management
Drs. Brian & Laurel Bear
Kris & Ken Best
Bobbi & Jim Caraway
Croen Family Foundation, Inc.
Dorothy Inbusch Foundation
George & Jill Fahr
Margarete & David Harvey
Connie Kling
Anthony & Beverly Petullo
Virtuoso Sponsors
James & Diane Brown
Sue & Curt Culver
Tom & Lynda Curl
Myra Edwards
Lisa A. Froemming
Jayne Jordan
Ted & Mary Kellner
Tara & Darren Kozik
Karin & Mark Kultgen
Brian McCarty & Amy Sporich
Joe & Michelle Phillips
PNC Foundation
Julie & Mark Steinhafel
Concertmaster Sponsors
Baird – The SBS Group
Linda Edelstein
Patty Hanz & David Feiss
Hunzinger Construction Company
Jacki Rynish-Knapp Real Estate
Mike & Mary Jordan
Greg & Linda Kliebhan
Fred & Karen Krammer
Ron Oshima & Kari Oshima Gunderson
Jim & Karen Schlater
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Barbara Wanless
Steel Band Performance Sponsor
Tim & Sue Frautschi
Jazz Performance Sponsor
Kent & Marna Tess-Mattner
Young Musicians Performance Sponsors
Prescient Financial Solutions
Robert & Barbara Monnat
Bar Sponsor
TJ & Kelsey Perlick Molinari
AV Production Company Partner
Events By Design
photos from Pathways to success 2025
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