Notes of Hope

A Benefit Concert of Youth Music Education

Notes of Hope is more than a concert — it’s a moment to gather, to feel, and to give back.

On October 5, Catalina Jazz Club will come alive for the first annual Notes of Hope Fundraiser—a night where world-class music meets a powerful mission.

A man with gray hair and a beard playing a double bass. He is dressed in a plaid blazer and white shirt, sitting indoors against a plain wall.

This unforgettable evening features bassist Ryan Roberts, acclaimed jazz vocalist Lia Booth, Grammy-winning pianist Ruslan Sirota, and drum legend Gary Novak performing music from the upcoming Echoes of Change album, along with special selections that celebrate resilience, creativity, and community.

Notes of Hope is a fundraiser for The Bass Shed Academy’s afterschool and community programs, which remove barriers to music education for under-resourced students by providing access to lessons, mentorship, and performance opportunities.

Proceeds fund:

  • Music & Self-Expression Workshop – Teaching emotional literacy and self-confidence through music, helping students find and share their voice.

  • Summer & Winter Soundwave – Biannual gatherings of artists, educators, and musicians of all levels for masterclasses, performances, and community connection across Southern California.

  • Mobile Lessons Program – Bringing high-quality music instruction directly to students without transportation or access to arts education.

  • LowEnd Lab – A community-based workshop and concert series led by veteran musicians to educate, inspire, and unite players of all ages.

In addition, Notes of Hope proceeds also support the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra—providing scholarships and opportunities for young musicians—the Burbank High School Chamber Orchestra, helping fund their 2026 performance at Carnegie Hall, and Altadena Musicians, a grassroots collective that restores the inspiring power of music to those impacted by natural disasters.

By attending, you’re not only enjoying world-class performances—you’re investing in the future of music, and ensuring young artists have the chance to grow, create, and lead.

Burbank High School Bulldogs logo with a bulldog mascot and a large letter B
Abstract logo design with curved shapes in maroon and white
Logo featuring a red heart with a smaller heart cutout inside, the words 'Altadena Musicians' with a red star on each side.
Logo for Brentwood School in Los Angeles, featuring a stylized illustration of a school building with arches, enclosed in a circular design with the name and year 1972.

Without these programs, many of our students would never have access to instruments, lessons, or the mentorship that inspires lifelong growth. When you buy a ticket, make a donation, or sponsor a scholarship, you’re not just supporting music — you’re changing a life’s trajectory.

Why Your Support Matters

Join us for a night of extraordinary music and lasting impact.

Be part of the bridge that connects talent to opportunity, hope to hard work, and young dreams to real futures.

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Meet the Artists

  • A man with a dark beard and dark hair, wearing a gray checked blazer and white shirt, is holding an acoustic guitar. The guitar is positioned vertically in front of his face, obscuring part of it. The background is plain and neutral-colored.

    Ryan Roberts - Bass

    Bass Shed Academy Founder / Bassist

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  • A woman with short brown hair, glasses, and red lipstick, looking at a laptop screen.

    Lia Booth - Vocals

    Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist

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  • Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with short hair, wearing a blazer and a V-neck shirt, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression.

    Ruslan Sirota - Piano

    Grammy Award Winning Piano Player

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  • Black and white image of a bald man with glasses playing the drums, eyes closed, in a recording studio with a microphone visible to the left.

    Gary Novak - Drums

    Multi-Genre Drum Legend

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