what we do
Passing On the Language of Jazz
about us
Empowering Through Jazz Education
We are a presenting organization supported by donations and grants from a wide spectrum of organizations and individuals who believe in the power of music to help young people grow and to bring people together in a shared community.
We sponsor multiple opportunities for music education and performance, with a consistent focus on bringing together musicians and audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds. We emphasize events that are open to the general public.
Our programs supplement and strengthen existing youth music education in East Bay Schools. We support other non-profits and community groups by providing musicians to perform at fundraising and other events.
We Operate Efficiently and Get Results
We have presented the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop since 1999, the Contra Costa County Honor Jazz Bands for middle and high school students since 2003, and the Big Band of Rossmoor since 1996. All of our board members are volunteers and we receive support from the local members of our communities, which provide over 1,000 hours of volunteer time each year.