2025 ABA Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Adolf Busch Award. 

As always, this was an enormously difficult process, as so many organizations are doing valuable and impactful work. At the top of the list this year is Opportunity Music Project. Their mission is to provide the opportunity for all children, regardless of economic background, to pursue their passion for music, gain valuable personal and collaborative skills associated with the rigors of learning an instrument, and be engaged in an inclusive community. We are moved by the passion of the leaders of this organization and the intense socioeconomic challenges their participants face each day. This award will enable them to fund private lessons for young participants in their program.

Also recognized are 5 other finalists: Keys 2 Success, The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas, Project STEP, Key to Change, and Light in the Well.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees, and our deepest appreciation to all of those doing such valuable work making the world a bit better through the power of music. We are also deeply grateful to all of the applicants. Your meaningful work and dedication make this decision process both inspiring and incredibly challenging.