KidsMatter EMPOWER Gala 2025

November 15, 2025 | Embassy Suites, Naperville

Alex Amato will return to perform at the KidsMatter EMPOWER Gala for the second year in a row. He will perform yacht rock favorites on the piano. The KidsMatter EMPOWER Gala celebrates the impact of empowering kids to realize their purpose, know their value, and discover their pathway. 

Amid the Winter's Snow

December 7, 2025 | Naperville Covenant Church

Conceived and presented by pianist Alexander J. Amato, "Amid the Winter's Snow" is a special holiday event featuring solo piano alongside an impressive group of talented 8th-12th grade student musicians from the community. This unique program captures the light and warmth that emerges during the coldest time of the year, spanning over three centuries of festive repertoire. You'll hear solo piano alongside voice, percussion, strings, and electric guitar as the program blends solemn traditional carols with joyful contemporary hits, creating a rich, contrasting, and unforgettable musical journey perfect for the whole family.

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Naperville Sister Cities Festival

On September 13, 2025, Alex Amato conducted Canto Vivo from the Young Naperville Singers, an organization he has been singing with for 10 years, in concert. This was part of a larger performance from the Young Naperville Singers' Bella Cantare & Canto Vivo ensembles at the Naperville Sister Cities Festival, celebrating Hispanic heritage.

📸 Photo courtesy of Ron Hume Photography

Amatones Summer Choir

In June 2025, Alex Amato co-founded and led the Amatones Summer Choir Camp at the Alive Center with Allie Budney, Benet '26. The program brought together young singers for three weeks of music, friendship, and growth. It culminated in a full-house performance on June 20, 2025, conducted by Alex Amato and Allie Budney, with collaborative pianist Liam Nelson.

📸 Photo courtesy of Ron Hume Photography