Mays Music Centre of Excellence

07/31/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to Lakeside Bank on the grand opening of their new Naperville location! ✂️🏦

We were honored to have The Band, Mays Music’s newest performing group, bring the music to your ribbon cutting celebration. The group had so much fun performing for your amazing staff, guests, and community — it was a beautiful day filled with great energy and great people!

Thank you for including us in such a special moment. Wishing you all the success in your new space! 🎶👏

07/31/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Amy Logan - author, educator, motivational speaker, and founder of the Kindness Gala as our special guest speaker next weekend!📚💬

Amy is the author of seven inspirational children’s books, including A Girl With A Cape and The Girl in the Mirror. But beyond her writing, Amy brings a powerful message rooted in over a decade of leadership, teaching, and real-world experience. With a background in speech pathology and education, Amy teaches kids (and grown-ups!) that right now, right where you are, is exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Her talks help kids believe in their own voice, recognize their value, and understand that kindness is a superpower they already have.

Join us at ✏️ Back 2 School Bash! 📚From free backpacks and school supplies to face painting, music, food, and fresh line-ups from local barbers, this event is packed with purpose, fun, and community care.

📅 Saturday, August 9 at 11 AM
📍 1815 W Diehl Rd, Suite 1000, Naperville
🎟 FREE and open to all! RSVP at MaysMusic.Org or link in bio.

Let your kids start the school year feeling empowered, equipped, and encouraged!

07/30/2025

We’re proud to be part of this powerful collaboration with Common Pantry and Luella's Southern Kitchen coming together through music and food to uplift our community.

This Saturday's Gospel Brunch is more than just a meal and a concert. It’s about creating access to nourishment, to education, and to joy.

🎥 Check out our FOX 32 feature here: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1682882
🎟️ Get your ticket For Saturday, Aug 2nd at https://tinyurl.com/CommonPantryMaysMusicEvents and be part of something meaningful.

Common Pantry, Mays Music Centre and Luella’s Southern Kitchen team up this Sunday for a special gospel brunch to raise funds for healthy food access and music education.

07/30/2025

We are only a few days away from our Gospel Brunch! Just a reminder that we are teaming up with Mays Music Centre of Excellence and Luella's Southern Kitchen for an unforgettable event. Think soulful sound, southern favorite chicken and waffles AND you're directly supporting accessibility to healthy food and music education in our communities. PLUS we'll have an incredible set from a friend of the pantry, DJ Darryl Moore.

So if you're looking for something to do this weekend that isn't Lollapalooza, join us at our brunch to fill your heart, body and soul.

📍Common Pantry, 3908 N Lincoln Ave
⏰ 11am-1:30pm
Tickets start at $65, benefitting Common Pantry and Mays Music Centre

Buy your tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/commonpantryevents/event/gospelbrunch2025/

07/28/2025

🎉 We couldn’t make the Back 2 School Bash happen without the support of our amazing event sponsors!

Thanks to these generous partners, we’re able to provide free school supplies, food, music, haircuts, and fun for local families as they gear up for the new school year:

📸 Studio 25 | Emily Cummings Photography
🍽 Dark Horse Catering
🌉 Bridgeline Technologies
⚖️ Calabrese Associates
🌟Naperville Neighbors United
🎶 Mays Enterprise LLC

Your support helps us send students back to school feeling confident, cared for, and ready to thrive. Thank you for investing in community, kids, and the power of coming together 💛

📍 Saturday, August 9 | 11 AM | 1815 W Diehl Rd, Naperville
🔗 RSVP at MaysMusic.Org the link in bio!

07/25/2025

We’re teaming up with for a soulful Saturday you won’t want to miss 🎶🥞

Join Mays Music’s Gospel Choir at Common Pantry’s Gospel Brunch. Live music, good food, community vibes.
Plus a special set by DJ Darryl Moore 🎧 and good eats by .

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in bio or at: https://tinyurl.com/CommonPantryMaysMusicEvents

07/22/2025

07/13/2025

🎒📚 Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Food & Music – Share this Back 2 School Bash Event!

Saturday, Aug 9 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (while supplies last)

07/07/2025

Join us!

Join us for an unforgettable experience at Common Pantry, featuring a live performance by vocalists from the Mays Music Centre of Excellence and a set from DJ Darryl Moore. Fill your soul with incredible sound while indulging in a delicious brunch prepared by Chef Darnell Reed of Luella's Southern K...

07/06/2025

Mays Music is on the Move!
What a weekend! 🎤🎉 Our Harmony & Soul ensemble hit the road for not one, but TWO private celebration performances — first stop: Indianapolis, then straight to Northwest Indiana.

From smooth soul to high-energy party jams, we had the best time dancing with amazing crowds and bringing that May’s Music magic to the stage. 💃🏽🕺🏾 Thank you to our hosts for letting us be part of your special moments — the vibes were unforgettable!

📍Next stop? You tell us 😉

05/02/2025

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
Beats 2 Business 2025 | November 7–8, 2025

Meet Dr. Julian Wright, founder of Julian Wright Enterprises, a dynamic force reshaping business, entertainment, and education across the Chicagoland area and beyond.

A trailblazing entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist, Dr. Julian is known for his platinum-level impact — with every project he touches turning into a major success. From working with U.S. congressmen and mayors to appearing on national platforms like STARZ and Fox News, his influence is widespread.

Dr. Julian’s commitment to community and education sets him apart. Whether he’s on stage, in city council meetings, or mentoring youth, he brings a powerful mix of passion, purpose, and presence.

Catch him this fall at Beats 2 Business — where leadership, creativity, and action meet!

Register now at www.maysmusic.org

04/26/2025

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
Beats 2 Business 2025 | November 7–8, 2025

Get ready to meet Emily Schmitt Cummings, founder of Studio 25 Naperville and a true creative powerhouse!

Emily is an award-winning photographer who blends technical expertise with bold creative vision. As the founder of Ten Little Bluebirds Photography, Emily Cummings Photography, and Studio 25 Naperville, she has built thriving businesses right in the heart of downtown Naperville.

Her journey from technology consulting to entrepreneurship proves that with passion and persistence, you can turn a creative dream into a flourishing reality. Emily’s story is all about balancing artistic talent with strategic business success — and she’s ready to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators at Beats 2 Business!

Register today at www.maysmusic.org