Mays Music Centre of Excellence

Thank you to our Community Partners for supporting our Back 2 School Bash this upcoming weekend. We are thankful for their continued support of Mays Music Centre.

Thank you to our Trio Sponsors for supporting our Back 2 School Bash this upcoming weekend. We are thankful for their continued support of Mays Music Centre.

Thank you to our Trio Sponsor, DuPage Foundation, for supporting our Back 2 School Bash this upcoming weekend. We are thankful for their continued support of Mays Music Centre.

Leadership Announcement: Mays Music Centre of Excellence

We are excited to announce Pajae Grillier as the new Executive Director of Mays Music Centre of Excellence!

Pajae is an entrepreneur, operations leader, and community advocate with a passion for building organizations, creating impactful experiences, and serving others through leadership and innovation. In this role, she will lead daily operations, strengthen partnerships, enhance programs, and support the continued growth of MMCOE.

As Founder and CEO of Elegant Galas Sweets & More LLC and owner of Travel with Elegant Galas, Pajae brings experience in operations, event planning, business development, and creating meaningful experiences.

Founder Mikel L. Mays will continue serving as CEO & Chairman of the Board, focusing on the organization’s vision, strategic growth, and expansion into new markets.

“This is the next evolution of Mays Music Centre of Excellence. Pajae’s leadership, passion, and ability to build systems will help us continue expanding our impact and serving more communities,” said Mikel L. Mays.

Join us in welcoming Pajae Grillier to the MMCOE leadership team!

Mays music Centre of excellence is hosting a back to school event August 8th at our new location. Anybody thats willing to sponsor and donate the event can still do so. Join us and enjoy the food, music and school supplies that will be given out!

Coming soon August 2026, Mays Music Centre of Excellence will be hosting a back to school giveaway! We are looking for sponsors to support. Please visit maysmusic.org for more info

We are grateful to share that Mays Music Centre has received a generous $3,600 donation from Santa’s Christmas Charities through the 2025 Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour.

This contribution is more than a gift—it’s an investment in creativity, access, and opportunity for the young artists and families we serve. Partnerships like this help us continue to provide meaningful music and arts programming that strengthens our community.

We’re honored to be among the 13 Naperville nonprofits selected and proud to stand alongside organizations making a lasting impact.

Thank you to the incredible team at Santa’s Christmas Charities and everyone involved in the Sleigh Tour for your commitment to giving back and uplifting our community.

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Thank you to Live Wire Construction for sponsoring Mays Music’s Lift Every Voice Gospel Celebration.

It’s not too late to grab your tickets. There are still a few seats left. Visit www.maysmusic.org for more information.

Thank you to Benedictine University for sponsoring Mays Music’s Lift Every Voice Gospel Celebration.

It’s not too late to grab your tickets. There are still a few seats left. Visit www.maysmusic.org for more information.