Saturday, March 21, 2026

Griffith Hall
3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

As we celebrate 75 years of musical excellence, this landmark gala will also play a vital role in securing the Chorale’s future for the next 75 years. Your presence and generosity will directly support the artistry, education, and community impact that define our work.

The evening will feature a Broadway-themed program with acclaimed guest artists Scott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, and John Boswell—performers known for their work on Broadway and major concert stages nationwide, with credits including Les Misérables, Aida, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, and celebrated Broadway concert productions.

Guests will enjoy drinks and a buffet dinner, followed by an evening of exceptional entertainment in a formal, celebratory setting.

Formal attire requested.

Diamond Table Sponsors

Mary and Phil Delk
Ann Reed and Jesse “Jay” Tillman

Gold Table Sponsors

David Fisk & Anne O’Byrne
Jessie Knight and Joye Blount
Jennifer Hull and Bill O’Meara
Susan McConnell, Fran Morrison, and Cricket Weston
Stacy and Carol Nicholson
Manley and Jennifer Roberts

Corporate Sponsors

Schedule of Events

6:00 PM – Diamond and Gold Table Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM – Pre-Dinner Cocktail Gathering
7:00 PM – Buffet Dinner
8:00 PM – Entertainment & Paddle Auction

Our Cause

Proceeds from our 75th Anniversary Gala will support Charlotte Master Chorale’s future artistic initiatives, including our newest ensemble, the Young People’s Chorus.

Beginning in Fall 2026, the Young People’s Chorus will be an auditioned ensemble for high school students from across the region, rehearsing weekly during the school year and offered at no cost to participants. Designed to complement existing school choral programs, the ensemble will provide students with opportunities to develop their musical skills, perform at a high level, and collaborate with peers from diverse schools and communities.

At a time when many middle and high school choral programs are declining, the Young People’s Chorus seeks to serve as a vital center for arts education—fostering not only musical excellence, but also the creativity, empathy, discipline, and confidence that the arts help cultivate in young people.

Special thanks to Bill Crowder, whose generous founding gift makes the Charlotte Master Chorale Young People’s Chorus possible.

Our Chef

Peter Olsacher, Carolina Gourmet’s executive chef, has always been passionate about food and traveling. He began his culinary career in his native Austria, where he worked at Michelin-starred “Hotel Post” in Villach for 3 years under executive chef Heinz Wiener. He then worked for 8 years in the Cayman Islands in some of the finest restaurants and resorts in the area. Afterwards, he returned to Austria to serve as the executive chef at the restaurant “Oscar.” He was awarded a Michelin star in the first year after it opened.
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Peter then moved to Orlando, Florida, where he worked as a Corporate Executive Chef of a Fortune 500 company for more than 20 years. During that time, he enjoyed competing in Culinary competitions and was awarded 12 gold medals, including 2 during national conventions of the American Culinary Federation in Las Vegas and Washington DC.

In 2020, Peter and his wife, Mayra, moved to Mooresville, NC, to open Carolina Gourmet. It is his great joy to apply his 40 years of professional culinary experience to offer fresh, gourmet meals for people to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.

Listen to Executive Chef Peter Olsacher’s Story:

Our Entertainment

Scott Coulter’s Spot-On Entertainment is a New York City–based concert production company known for creating exceptional performances tailored for theaters, performing arts centers, and symphony orchestras nationwide. Founded by Scott Coulter—an award-winning performer, director, musical arranger, and producer—Spot-On’s productions celebrate the best of American music and theater with artistry, heart, and style.

75 Years of Broadway is a jubilant musical celebration featuring the greatest hits from some of the longest-running and most beloved shows in Broadway history. Performed by a cast of Broadway’s finest voices, the concert showcases artists whose résumés include starring roles in many of the stage’s most iconic productions. From soaring ballads to show-stopping ensemble numbers, this evening captures the magic, joy, and timeless appeal of Broadway.

The cast—including guest artists Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, and John Boswell—is honored to be part of Charlotte Master Chorale’s 75th Anniversary Gala, and this unforgettable concert promises to delight audiences and bring smiles to all who attend.