The Jazz Academy Fund

Celebrating 10 Years of Exceptional Jazz Education

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Support The Jazz Academy

The Jazz Arts Group believes in the power of music to transform lives and is committed to offering lifelong learning opportunities for individuals of all ages, interests, backgrounds and abilities. In 2008, the Jazz Arts Group launched the Jazz Academy, declaring our commitment to serving the Columbus community with educational programming for all ages, using jazz as the vehicle.

Since its early beginnings, we are proud to have served over 100,000 people, from pre-K children to lifelong learners, at our home inside the Lincoln Theatre Complex. The Jazz Academy Space is not only home to the Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) Program, as well as other classes, workshops, and camps, but also the center of all activities and rehearsals related to the CYJ Program. Through your financial gift, you can help us continue to grow our impact for the youth in our region, paving the way to a lifelong passion for music and the arts.

How Will Your Contribution Help?

With your generous gift, you will help further the Jazz Academy’s commitment to offering innovative educational programming, partnerships, and resources, such as:

  • The Columbus Youth Jazz Program, which serves nearly 100 students every year, placing them in one of four ensembles with the goal that each individual walks away with skills that transcend music itself, as the program represents the highest level of teamwork and collaboration.
  • The Jazz in Schools program, which aims to reach students at every level with interactive programs such as in-school assemblies, instrumental music workshops, and pre-K classroom activities.
  • Partnerships with organizations including the YMCA of Central Ohio, Columbus City Schools, and the Salvation Army, that allow us to serve the developmental needs of children in all areas of our community.
  • We’ve Got Rhythm, which helps to inspire our aging population by creating pathways for nostalgia and reminiscence, ultimately bettering their quality of life.

Learn more about the diverse programming and initiatives you can help support through your contribution.

A Focus on Growth

Through your donation, you can help our organization advance the impressive results we have already produced through our inspiring educational programming:

  • More than 14,500 people were served by Jazz Academy programming in 2017-2018.
  • Our Creative Aging Initiative, We’ve Got Rhythm, has served nearly 200 adults in assisted living facilities since it started in 2015.
  • Over 400 students have come to the Jazz Academy for our week-long summer camps since we opened the space in 2009.
  • More than 7,500 students were served with in-school programming in 2017-2018.
  • The 2017-2018 Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program hosted 95 students, a 475% increase from the first CYJ season in 1990-1991.

Create Better Futures Through Jazz Education

You can help advance our mission by supporting the growth and impact we have already created in our educational efforts.

By giving to the Jazz Academy Fund, you can help us continue to grow our impact for youth in the Columbus region. Your contribution helps pave the way to a lifelong passion for music and the arts, while also advancing the way we support childhood development in areas of our community.

Jazz Academy Fund

$96,844 of $100,000 raised
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Donation Total: $10.00

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Fill out your information in the form on this site to give to the fund.

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Drop a donation envelope (found in your program) in the lobby the next event, or send a check to our office with the notation of “Jazz Academy Fund” (769 E. Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203)

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Contact CEO, Press Southworth III, at psouthworth@jazzartsgroup.org
or 614-294-5200

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Fill out your information in the form on this site to give to the fund.

graphic-envelope

Drop a donation envelope (found in your program) in the lobby the next event, or send a check to our office with the notation of “Jazz Academy Fund” (769 E. Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203)

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Contact Press Southworth III at psouthworth@jazzartsgroup.org or (614) 294-5200 x 111

By giving to the Jazz Academy Fund, you can help us continue to grow our impact for youth in the Columbus region. Your contribution helps pave the way to a lifelong passion for music and the arts, while also advancing the way we support childhood development in areas of our community.

Jazz Academy Fund

$96,844 of $100,000 raised
$
Select Payment Method
Personal Info

Donation Total: $10.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE JAZZ ACADEMY AND HELPING US CONTINUE TO INSPIRE OUR NEXT GENERATION OF JAZZ MUSICIANS!

 

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