Celebrate the 11th Annual Benefit Concert With Us!
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 | 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (Doors Open at 2:00 pm)
Join us as we celebrate Year 11 of impact at SOUNDS Academy! The 11th Annual Benefit Concert will take place at the Arizona Opera Black Box Theater (1636 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004) in Phoenix, bringing our community together for an inspiring afternoon of music and impact!
This annual fundraising event honors the past, celebrates the present, and looks ahead to the future of SOUNDS Academy. Guests will experience powerful student performances, inspiring speakers, and special guest artists, along with opportunities to participate in our Silent Auction and give toward expanding music education in underserved communities.
100% of proceeds directly support providing high-quality music programs to children in Title-1 schools and lower-income neighborhoods.
We believe access to music is an opportunity. If you share that belief, we invite you to stand with us, celebrate with us, and help us continue opening doors for the next generation through music!
When: Saturday, May 16th, 2025 at 2:30pm
Where: Arizona Opera Black Box Theater (1636 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004)
2025 Benefit Concert
The 2025 Benefit Concert is Sold Out!
May 16th, 2025 at 7:30pm (Doors Open at 6:30pm)
The Benefit Concert is an annual fundraising event that looks at the past, present, and future of SOUNDS Academy. To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, on May 16th, SOUNDS Academy will present The 10th Annual Benefit Concert at 7:30pm at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. A VIP reception will take place before the concert, giving guests the opportunity to mingle and enjoy refreshments. This concert will celebrate the impact of our programs and the successes of our students, teachers, and the entire SOUNDS Academy community. Guests will experience inspiring speakers and captivating performances featuring our hardworking students and special guest artists.
Additionally, attendees can participate in our Silent Auction items and make donations to support music education for underserved communities. 100% of the proceeds from this concert will go towards spreading music education opportunities for children in Title-1 Schools and lower income neighborhoods.
If you too believe that the zip code of a child should not dictate their access to music education, please join us to learn how you can help to make a difference.
When: Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 7:30pm
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
2024 Benefit Concert
2024 Benefit Concert
May 18th, 2024 at 2:00pm (Doors Open at 1:30pm)
The Benefit Concert is an annual fundraising event that looks at the past, present, and future of SOUNDS Academy. On May 18th, SOUNDS Academy will present The 2024 Benefit Concert at 2:00pm at the historic Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona. Reception will follow immediately after the concert. This concert will celebrate the impact of our programs and the successes of our students, teachers, and SOUNDS Academy Family. Guests will listen to speakers and watch performances that will include our students and local guest artists.
Additionally, guests will be able to bid on Silent Auction items and make donations to support music education for underserved communities. 100% of the proceeds from this concert will go towards spreading music education opportunities for children in Title-1 Schools and lower income neighborhoods.
If you too believe that the zip code of a child should not dictate their access to music education, please join us to learn how you can help to make a difference.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
Location: Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012.
2023 Benefit Concert
2023 Benefit Concert
May 20th, 2023 at Memorial Hall of Steele Indian School Park
This concert celebrated the impact of our programs and honored the successes of our students, teachers, and SOUNDS Academy Family. Guests listened to speakers and performances that included our students and local guest artists. 100% of the proceeds from this concert went towards spreading music education opportunities for children in Title-1 Schools and lower income neighborhoods.
Photos from this event can be found on our Facebook here.
2022 Benefit Concert
2022 Benefit Concert
May 21st, 2022 at Crescent Ballroom
This concert celebrated the impact of our programs and honored the successes of our students, teachers, and SOUNDS Academy Family. Guests listened to speakers and performances that included our students and local guest artists. 100% of the proceeds from this concert went towards spreading music education opportunities for children in Title-1 Schools and lower income neighborhoods.
Photos from this event can be found on our Facebook here.
