This promises to be an extra special celebration, with a musical interlude performed by this year’s Composer Advocacy Award recipient, legendary New York conductor and educator, Joel Sachs.
Mr. Sachs’ award will be presented by the renowned composer, Roberto Sierra, who was just named one of the 15 greatest Latin American composers of all time by BBC Music Magazine.
Left: Joel Sachs, 2025 MPA Composer Advocacy Award recipient
Right: Mr. Sachs’ award will be presented by Roberto Sierra
Left: Dr. James Weaver, 2025 Arnold Broido Award recipient
Right: Carol Cuellar, 2025 MPA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
The MPA will also honor Dr. James Weaver, who has just been appointed CEO and President of Music for All, with the Arnold Broido Award for Copyright Advocacy and Carol Cuellar with the MPA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kathryn Knight will kick off festivities by presenting this year’s Paul Revere Award winners.
The Awards will be followed by a cocktail reception.