The Women’s Auxiliary of the Music Academy of the West will hold its first stand-alone online auction in support of the academy’s full-scholarship program and year-round community initiatives, Nov. 30-Dec. 18.

Auction proceeds will benefit full scholarships for Music Academy fellows, as well as the academy’s Community Access program, which provides subsidized $10 tickets and 7-17s Free tickets to all Music Academy in-person events.

Funds raised also will support the academy’s year-round Sing! Children’s Chorus and Concert Choir, now in its third season.

The event offers experiential items such as curated evenings on the Music Academy’s Miraflores grounds and performances by Music Academy alumni.

“The Women’s Auxiliary continues to support its mission to fundraise and serve as ambassadors for our community with this unique auction,” said Music Academy president/CEO Scott Reed. “Their remarkable spirit to take on this project demonstrates their dedication to the Music Academy’s training programs and our audiences.”

The online auction is supported by the Women’s Auxiliary under the co-leadership of Heidi August and Diane Pannkuk.

“The Women’s Auxiliary has embraced this fun way to provide critical funding for the Music Academy. Many of our members got to know the 2020 Academy fellows and love seeing the Sing! choral program growing. We want to support their continued success,” said Meg DiNapoli, Women’s Auxiliary chair.

Among items available for bidding are:

» Hahn Hall Stage Dinner & Best of Opera Arias Concert for 10, hosted by Scott Reed:

Includes cocktails on the academy grounds at Anne’s Garden, followed by a curated dinner and wine pairing on the stage of Hahn Hall. A recital of famed opera arias will be performed by Music Academy alumni, who will join guests for a post-concert dessert and conversation.

Artist and repertoire will be selected in partnership with the Music Academy’s artistic team.

» Cocktails & Conducting at the Music Academy for 12

Learn to conduct while sipping cocktails made by your own mixologist on the Music Academy’s Kuehn Court. Each guest will receive a baton and conduct musicians live. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and artisanal craft cocktails.

» Create Your Own Wine Tasting & Musical Pairing for 12

You choose the location, wines, and musical theme. Guests attend an evening on the academy campus in the garden of their choice, featuring a wine tasting led by the Music Academy sommelier, paired with locally sourced cheeses. Guests will hear a private performance from a local musician curated in partnership with the academy.

For more about auction items as they are released, and to get registered to bid, visit musicacademy.org/auction or contact maw2020.auction@gmail.com.