contact information
Phone: (515) 509-3553
Hours: No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire
Website: https://www.jazzempowers.org/
Email: info@jazzempowers.org
NTEE Code: A6C: Bands & Ensembles
MISSION - WHAT WE DO
The mission of Jazz Empowers is to transform the lives of youth in underserved schools through jazz education. We fulfill this mission by partnering with underserved schools across the country to start and develop jazz programs. We are driven by our belief that every child in America has the right to a high quality music education. We teach jazz because it is rooted in improvisation which maximizes students’ creativity and self expression. We believe jazz has the power to transform students’ lives intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Because jazz is a language we teach the next generation of jazz musicians to listen, express, and create.
SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT
Charter School Residency Program Our main program expense is for our Charter School Residency Program. In this program we start and run jazz bands in low income serving charter schools. For the 2016-2017 this program served approximately 200 students whom participated in weekly rehearsals for the entire school year. Band Director Support Program Jazz Empowers' Band Director Support Program helps provide support to promising jazz programs at Title 1 schools. Schools that are accepted into our program will receive a $500-$1,000 grant that can be used for instruments, sheet music, and other resources needed in order to run their jazz program. Band directors will also have full access to all of Jazz Empowers curriculum resources. In addition, Jazz Empowers staff will support band directors by providing coaching sessions to help them develop as effective jazz educators. Our Jazz Band Director Support Cohort is a free, virtual opportunity for all band directors and music teachers looking to start and/or develop the jazz programs at their schools. Participants experience all of the following: -Monthly Zoom trainings and discussions about teaching jazz in a K-12 setting. While live attendance is encouraged, all trainings will be available on demand afterwards. -One on one coaching/consulting with Jazz Empowers staff. -Receive free access to our on-demand jazz education resource site. Student Advisory Board The Jazz Empowers student advisory council is a highly selective committee of dedicated jazz students from across the country. The council meets on a monthly basis to build community with other jazz students, become better musicians, and provide feedback on how jazz is taught in schools.
Causes
Services Offered
- Music & Performing Arts Programs
- Youth Development Programs
Populations Served
- At-Risk Youth
- Children & Youth
- Economically Disadvantaged People
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Nashville, TN, USA
https://www.jazzempowers.org/
No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire
Causes
Services Offered
- Music & Performing Arts Programs
- Youth Development Programs
Populations Served
- At-Risk Youth
- Children & Youth
- Economically Disadvantaged People