An evening worth celebrating
Enloe Band
Winter Gala
Join us for the inaugural Enloe Band Winter Gala—an elegant evening celebrating the extraordinary talent and dedication of our student musicians.
Live musical performances & entertainment
Hors d’oeuvres & drinks · Silent auction
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7–10 p.m.
Dix Chapel · Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh
Band families, alumni, community members, and friends are invited. Ages 21+.
7:00–10:00 p.m.
1030 Richardson Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Ages 21+
A cause worth supporting
Help every student find their place in music.
Celebrate our student musicians and the community that helps them thrive. Your evening of celebration supports the programs and opportunities that help our students grow.
Your support reaches students across Enloe’s Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, Marching Band, Winter Guard, and Indoor Percussion. Your support funds instruments and repairs, music, instruction, transportation, competition expenses, and financial assistance. It helps students rehearse, perform, travel, and grow together, with equitable access to the opportunities that build their confidence and passion for music.
The evening
An evening together.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music planned for the evening.
Our emcee
We’re pleased to welcome Ken Smith, WRAL-TV anchor and reporter, as our gala emcee.
Food & attire
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Festive Cocktail Attire
As the invitation says: “Dress up. Come celebrate. Make a little magic.”
Join us
Tickets · $100 per person
Celebrate the season with live student performances, good food, and community. Every ticket and sponsorship supports our student musicians with instruction, equipment, and performance opportunities.
Bid for the band
Silent auction
Coming soon.
Support Enloe Bands
Support the gala.
Become a sponsor
Partner with Enloe Band Boosters to support student opportunities and help cover event costs.
Sponsorship levels and recognition benefits are being finalized. Contact Melissa Hambleton, Vice President of Fundraising, to express interest.
Have questions about sponsorships or donations? Send us a message at:
vpfundraising@enloeband.org
Give directly
Your gift powers the music at Enloe. Every donation helps our band students rehearse, perform, travel, and grow together as a strong, spirited ensemble.
Whether or not you can attend, your support helps fund instruments and repairs, music, instruction, transportation, and competition expenses so students can focus on learning, performing, and enjoying their teams.
Our community partners
Thank you to the partners helping make this evening possible.
Plan your visit
Dix Chapel · Dorothea Dix Park
1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Parking: Ample parking in a large lot in front of and near Dix chapel
- Accessible parking: ADA parking spaces are located to the left and in front of the chapel.
- Entrance: A ramp and push-button automatic door are located to the left of the front entrance.
- Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available inside the chapel.
