It's our birthday, and it's a big one! Celebrate 50 years of The Bachauer by helping propel us into the next 50. We need your help to continue bringing transformative piano experiences to the world. Major Projects during this momentous year will commemorate, enhance, and expand the unifying power of piano music and The Bachauer through:

GINA BACHAUER ARCHIVES DISPLAY ($15,000)

An interactive exhibit to be displayed in Rose Wagner / Abravanel Hall lobbies during the 2026 International Competitions. Requires cataloging Gina Bachauer assets currently sotred in BYU Special Collections and curating the exhibit.

MINI DOCUMENTARY FILM ($50,000)

A short film highlighting The Bachauer's 50-year history bringing transformative piano experiences to the world. The film will trace our origins at BYU, through our association with Utah Symphony, to today. Laureates of the competitions from around the world will be interviewed to show "where they are now."

PRIZE FUND FOR THE JUNIORS AND YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITIONS ($60,000 total)

A fund dedicated to Bachauer prize money, which provides vital aid to rising piano stars so they can continue training, performing, and perfecting their craft. Juniors Prizes: 1st ($10,000), 2nd ($5,000), 3rd ($3,000), Finalist Prizes ($2,000 x 2), Sasha Gorodnitski Prize ($1,000 FUNDED). Young Artist Prizes: 1st ($15,000), 2nd ($10,000), 3rd ($5,000), Finalist Prizes ($3,000 x 2), Sasha Gorodnitski Prize ($1,000 FUNDED).

SKIP DAYNES MEMORIAL FUND ($25,000 goal REACHED; still accepting donations)

A fund that supports piano drayage, tuning, and artist fees in honor of the late Skip Daynes, owner of Utah's authorized Steinway dealership and larger-than-life supporter of concert artists.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ELEVATION ($50,000 goal)

A fund that enables expansion of Piano Inspirato outreach programs by supporting Steinway piano transportation to schools, additional staffing, and a visual presentation revamp.

STRENGTHENING THE ORGANIZATIONAL CORE ($100,000 goal)

Expansion of administrative systems and personnel to support the next 50 years of executive, marketing, educational outreach, development, and general office management.

50th Anniversary Giving