Gaon USA — 2026 Gaon Soloists U.S. Tour

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2026 U.S. Tour

October 1–11, 2026 Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania Connecticut

This October, Gaon Soloists will embark on its first U.S. tour, bringing an inclusive Korean chamber ensemble of musicians with and without disabilities to schools, universities, galleries and concert halls across the Northeast.

About the Tour

At each stop, the ensemble will perform, learn and exchange ideas with students, artists, educators, disability advocates and local communities. From Brown University and The Juilliard School to the Layālaya Global Arts Festival, the tour will share Gaon’s artistic vision while opening new possibilities for professional musicians with disabilities.

Gaon means “center” in Korean. The name reflects the ensemble’s belief that every artist, regardless of disability, deserves to stand at the center of the stage as a leading voice.

Your Support Makes
the Tour Possible

International touring requires significant resources. Donations support performance production and operations, artist participation, new musical content and international projects. Contributions can also help meet practical tour costs such as accessible travel, local transportation, accommodation, instrument handling, rehearsals and workshops. Every gift helps Gaon build a sustainable international path for its musicians.

Tour Itinerary

DateEngagementVenue and Location
Oct 03 Concerts Honoring Stavros CIL2:00 PM and 5:00 PM; reception 6:00–7:00 PM 50 Arrow Gallery at EastworksEasthampton, Massachusetts
Oct 04 Collaborative Concert and Workshops3:00–5:00 PM Marion D. Campbell Performing Arts CenterGroton School, Massachusetts
Oct 06 Music and Disability Class9:00–10:20 AMHarvard University Program5:00–6:30 PM Brown UniversityProvidence, Rhode IslandHarvard UniversityCambridge, Massachusetts
Oct 07 Gaon–Juilliard Collaborative ConcertTime to be confirmed Paul Hall, The Juilliard SchoolNew York City
Oct 08 Every Voice in the Room7:30 PM Foy Concert Hall, Moravian UniversityBethlehem, Pennsylvania
Oct 10 Layālaya Global Arts FestivalGaon performance at 3:15 PM Loos Center for the ArtsWoodstock, Connecticut

All schedule times are U.S. Eastern Time and subject to confirmation.

Ways to Help

  • Make a one-time or recurring gift through Gaon’s online donation page.
  • Sponsor a performance, workshop or essential tour cost as an individual, company or foundation.
  • Connect Gaon with U.S. presenters, schools, universities or disability organizations.

Stand with Gaon

Help these musicians reach the U.S. stage and turn this first tour into lasting artistic and educational partnerships.

Donate Online Sponsorship & Partnership Inquiries

Gaon Soloists  •  www.gaonsoloists.org