Classics & Cocktails 2027

We are excited to host our annual Classics & Cocktails Fundraiser to benefit Alaska Youth Orchestras! Join us as AYO embarks on its 60th decade of music-making!

This event is AYO’s largest fundraiser, and helps fund music education and performance programs reaching over 200 youth grades 4 through college.

This special evening will be filled with delicious bites and sips (NA welcome), both silent and live auction items, and a special concert by the Anchorage Youth Symphony, including a piece conducted by the evening’s winning Maestro for a Minute bidder!

Tables & Event Admission

Auction Item Donations

AYO’s Classics & Cocktails is made possible thanks to the generous support of so many individuals and businesses in our community. Do you have an item, service, or experience to share? Consider donating it to our silent auction fundraiser!

Donations may be made via the online form below, or by contacting Pierre Derycz, Executive Director: ed@alaskayouthorchestras.org or 907-538-6406.

Donations may be tax-deductible, and are recognized in event materials, as well as in our concert programs which reach over 2,000 audience members annually.

Thank you for your support!

Alumni

We would love to see you at Classics & Cocktails! Individual admissions are available for purchase (suggested alumni donation: $100 or any amount that is meaningful to you.

Alumni can also volunteer to assist at the event! Please contact Pierre Derycz, Executive Director at ed@alaskayouthorchestras.org

There are many other ways to be involved as an AYO alum! Visit the Alumni page to learn more:

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