Gala 2025 | Luzerne Music Center

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Gala of the Stars is Luzerne Music Center’s largest fundraising event of the year, with 100% of proceeds supporting scholarships for young musicians to attend our summer program. The event features live performances by LMC’s talented students and world-class faculty, a seated dinner with wine and cocktails, and an exciting live auction.

Date & Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025

6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
9:00 PM

This year's Gala will be held at:

Saratoga National Golf Club

458 Union Avenue

Saratoga Springs, NY

– Cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres
– Dinner
– Performances and live auction
– Evening concludes, followed by an optional afterparty until 11:00 PM

Attire

Cocktail chic: guests typically wearing gowns or suits. Color scheme this year is black and silver.

Tickets

All ticket sales are tax-deductible minus the $150/person fair market value of food and beverages.

Entrée options include filet, seafood, or vegetarian dishes.

Symphony Stars $4,000

Highest-priority seating for eight at dinner and concert

Ensemble Stars $2,000

High-priority seating for eight at dinner and concert

Duet Star $500

Priority seating for one at dinner and concert

Solo Star $250

Single ticket to dinner and concert

Purchase Tickets

Weekend Events

Friday
7:30 PM

Camp tours are available earlier in the day. The 1:30 PM orchestra rehearsal offers an ideal time to visit—please schedule your tour in advance.

Saturday
6:00 PM

Camp tours are available earlier in the day. Please schedule your visit in advance.

Gala Sunday
1:30 PM

~2:30 PM

Faculty Artist Series Concert
Jack Lawrence Performance Lodge
Ticketed | (Duration: ~90 minutes)

Gala of the Stars
Saratoga National Golf Club

Piano Prelude Concert

Jack Lawrence Performance Lodge

Free Admission | (Duration: ~60 minutes)

LMC Symphony Orchestra Concert
Shed Stage
Free Admission | (Duration: ~60 minutes)

Accomodations

Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area offer a variety of hotel options, but accommodations fill up quickly during racing season. Please explore the links below for booking details at our recommended locations: