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Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert kicks off St. Charles summer concert series

The St. Charles community is invited to join in a celebration of music, unity, and hope as the 22nd annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert kicks off the summer concert series in Lincoln Park. The free concert will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 23, between Fourth and Fifth streets.

The concert celebrates the life of Tyler Caruso, a St. Charles East High School student leader, musician, athlete, and community activist who died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on July 14, 2002, at the age of 17.

Tyler devoted countless hours to the betterment of his high school and community. He had dreams for the future. Once such dream has become a reality over the past 22 years, with the help of many dedicated individuals from the St. Charles Park District and representatives from both St. Charles high schools.

Tyler was one of the original high school representatives on the Downtown St. Charles Partnership board. He had the idea to bring the community together for an evening of music and friendship soon after the St. Charles high schools split into St. Charles East and St. Charles North high schools. Tyler’s untimely death preceded the first of many annual concerts held in his honor.

Family and friends will, once again, come together to celebrate Tyler’s many accomplishments and the success of his concert over the last 22 years.

Deetya Solanki, the St. Charles East High School representative, said, “I am so thrilled to be able to be a part of this remarkable event to honor Tyler’s legacy. It is amazing to get to see all of the hard work the artists, coordinators, and more put in!”

Many local musicians and vocalists will be showcased at this year’s event. The 2024 Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Scholarship recipients from both high schools will be introduced on stage. A total of 71 scholarships have been awarded to date from Tyler’s fund.

“Planning this concert to honor Tyler’s memory has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life,” said Simran Mani, the St. Charles North High School representative. “Bringing the community together for this event is an amazing way to honor the students for the scholarship and this 22nd anniversary concert will be a great celebration of Tyler’s life and legacy.”

The concert is free to the public. Monetary contributions can be made to benefit the scholarship fund at St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please indicate the contribution is for the Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The Caruso family extends a special thank you to the St. Charles Park District and RJ Recording & Sound for their contributions in making this a successful event year after year. For more information, call (630) 513-6200 or visit www.tylerbrettcaruso.com.

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