Ravinia 2024 Issue 5

The sun was shining, the greens were pristine, and the spirit of giving was in full swing on June 10 as Ravinia hosted its 26th annual Magic of Music Golf Benefit at the Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe. This signature fundraising event, organized by Ravinia’s Board of Trustees, once again brought together an en- thusiastic community of sponsors and golf lovers for a day that was as enjoyable as it was impactful, raising nearly $300,000 to support Ravinia’s transformative music education programs. The day kicked off with a lively luncheon, where guests were treated to a performance by the talented Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School pianist Jhadin Beaco, setting an uplifting tone for the day ahead. Foursomes then hit the championship 18-hole course, where friendly competition and camaraderie circled back around to a spirited cocktail reception, where guests were serenaded by the soulful sounds of the Jazz Scholars, high-school student musicians in Reach Teach Play. The event concluded with culinary delights from the club’s Executive Chef, Matthew Southard, capping the day of fun-filled philanthropy. All proceeds from the event, including raffle prizes and more, directly support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play programs, including the Lawndale Family Music School and Jazz Scholar, initiatives that ensure access to the life-changing power of live music for thousands of students and families across Chicagoland. EDUCATION MUSIC SWINGINGBIG FOR Clockwise :  Lead JazzMentor PatMallinger chats with the ensemble of Jazz Scholars, student musicians fromChicago Public High Schools, who are regularly booked to play concerts and events across the Chicago area year-round as part of the JazzMentor Program, providing valuable experience as giggingmusicians outside of school; In addition to the sponsorships for participation in theMagic of Music Golf Benefit, funds for Reach Teach Play are raised through a silent auction and raffle prize packages; In celebration of the Ravinia Lawndale FamilyMusic School’s 25th anniversary this year, a piano student from the programwas a special guest atMagic of Music to talk about its positive impact and to share the sublimemusical talent she continues to cultivate through the program; Many holes featured opportunities tomake additional donations for a chance towin prizes beyond the raffle and silent auction, or for the chance to use unique gear off the tee, such as the Golf Cannon. RAVINIAMAGAZINE • AUGUST 19 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 22 OLIVECANTOR&SACHINPATEL/RAVINIA(ALLPHOTOS)