The David Foster and Friends benefit concert celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Academy of Music at Hamilton High. The event was a rousing success and raised awareness for increased arts funding in public schools. The Academy of Music is one of the top performing arts magnets in the country. Funds raised from the event provide scholarships to students and help sustain the high quality academic and performing arts education for which the school is known. From left, Trumpeter Chris Botti, pianist Billy Childs, R&B singer Brian McKnight, David Foster; Marlene Zuccaro, Director Academy of Music, Norm Pattiz, Hamilton alum and Chairman Emeritus of Westwood One and actor Scott Bakula.