named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Girls Jazzin’ It Up
Free, all-girls jazz intensive program offering mentorship, performance training, and a culminating concert in partnership with Pima Community College.
Guest Artist Residency Program
Brings professional jazz musicians to Tucson to mentor students, lead workshops, and participate in recording sessions with the Tucson Jazz Institute ensembles.
School Show Program
Presents free jazz education performances at middle schools, such as the Dave Brubeck & Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration, to engage younger students and promote jazz history.
Student Travel & Festival Support
Provides funding for Tucson Jazz Institute students to attend and compete in national jazz festivals including Essentially Ellington, NAU Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival.
activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Equipment and Project Funding Instrument Loan ProgramsProvides funding for audio equipment, music instruments, and specific jazz-related projects, such as Alan Acosta's graduate project "STRIFE THROUGH MUSIC."
- Jazz Education ScholarshipsAwards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. Since 2012, the organization has provided over $227,397 in individual tuition scholarships and $31,904 in individual travel scholarships.
- Jazz Performances and Educational ShowsSponsors and organizes live jazz performances, school shows, and field trips to expose children and the community in Southern Arizona to jazz music. This includes bringing professional jazz musicians to schools and providing free or discounted access to events.
- Jazz Workshops and Master Classes Jazz Education & Performance ProgramsOrganizes and sponsors workshops, master classes, and clinics led by professional jazz musicians and guest artists for students, including specific programs like "Girls Jazzin' It Up" and collaborations with institutions like the Tucson Jazz Institute. Since 2015, the organization has sponsored $31,100 for guest master jazz artists/clinicians.
- Organize and sponsor jazz education programs and workshops Jazz Education & Performance ProgramsOrganizes and sponsors various jazz education programs, workshops, and master classes for students, often featuring professional jazz musicians and guest artists. This includes initiatives like "Girls Jazzin' It Up," afterschool programs, and clinics at the Tucson Jazz Institute.
- Provide equipment and instruments Instrument Loan ProgramsProvides funding for audio equipment and music instruments to support jazz education and performance programs.
- Provide jazz education scholarshipsAwards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. Since 2012, the organization has provided over $227,397 in individual tuition scholarships and over $31,904 in individual travel scholarships.
- Provide jazz education scholarships and travel support for studentsAwards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. This includes funding for individual students and group travel for school jazz bands.
- Recording Residencies Youth Music Access ProgramsSupports recording residencies for students with guest artists, focusing on specific jazz artists or themes, such as the Joe Bourne CD Recording Project Residency and the Jimmy Heath CD Recording Project Residency.
- Sponsor jazz education programs and events Jazz Education & Performance ProgramsOrganizes and sponsors various jazz education programs and events for students, including afterschool programs, master classes, workshops, and school shows. This includes initiatives like "Girls Jazzin' It Up," a free all-girls jazz intensive, and bringing professional jazz musicians to schools to teach about jazz history and styles.
- Support jazz performances and recording projects Jazz Education & Performance ProgramsSupports jazz performances by providing free or discounted access to events, offering performance space for school bands, and sponsoring guest artists for clinics, performances, and recording residencies. This also includes supporting student and guest artist recording projects.
- Support jazz performances and residencies Jazz Education & Performance ProgramsSupports and organizes jazz performances, recording residencies, and jam sessions, providing opportunities for students and musicians to perform and collaborate with guest artists. This includes sponsoring guest artists for clinics and performances, and supporting a free Sunday Night Jazz Jam.
strategies · 12
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Advocating for Jazz Education through Research Dissemination arts education advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for music and jazz music education by collecting and sharing scientific research, articles, and expert testimonials that highlight its benefits for children's development, including academic success, career prospects, creativity, and self-confidence.
- Advocating for Jazz Education through Research Dissemination arts education advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for music and jazz music education by collecting and sharing scientific research, articles, and expert testimonials that highlight its benefits for children, including improved academic outcomes, career success, creativity, and self-confidence.
- Advocating for Jazz Education through Research Dissemination arts education advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for music and jazz music education by collecting and sharing scientific research, articles, and expert testimonials that highlight its benefits for children, including improved academic outcomes, career success, and personal development.
- Engaging Youth through Live Jazz Performances and Multi-Media Education educational outreach through live performance unique to this orgThe organization believes that live performances in schools are effective motivators for exposing children to jazz music and inspiring their involvement, and uses a multi-media format combining historical narrative and live musical performance to educate students about jazz.
- Inspiring Youth through Live Jazz Performances and Guest Artists educational outreach through live performance unique to this orgThe organization motivates and inspires young people to engage with jazz music by exposing them to live performances in school districts and by bringing in guest artists for clinics, residencies, and performances that offer practical knowledge and personal development opportunities.
- Inspiring Youth through Live Jazz Performances and Multi-Media Education educational outreach through live performance unique to this orgThe organization believes that live performances in schools are effective motivators for exposing children to jazz music and inspiring their involvement, and uses a multi-media format combining historical narrative and live musical performance to educate students about jazz.
- Leveraging Partnerships and Venues for Jazz Education Partnership for youth jazz education unique to this orgThe organization partners with venues like The Century Room to create opportunities for jazz education and performance for youth, utilizing these spaces to host workshops, master classes, lectures, and residencies with visiting jazz artists.
- Leveraging Partnerships and Venues for Jazz Education and Performance Partnership for youth jazz education unique to this orgThe organization partners with venues like The Century Room to create opportunities for jazz education and performance for youth, utilizing these spaces to offer teaching opportunities for visiting artists and to organize various educational programs.
- Leveraging Partnerships and Venues for Jazz Education and Performance Partnership for youth jazz education unique to this orgThe organization partners with venues like The Century Room to create opportunities for jazz education and performance for Arizona's youth, utilizing these spaces to offer teaching opportunities for visiting jazz artists and to organize various educational programs.
- Providing Accessible Jazz Education through Scholarships and Guest Artists scholarship program unique to this orgThe organization makes jazz music education accessible to middle and high school students by funding tuition and travel scholarships, and by sponsoring and organizing master classes, workshops, and residencies with guest artists and clinicians to provide practical knowledge and development opportunities.
- Providing Accessible Jazz Education through Scholarships and Guest Artists scholarship program unique to this orgThe organization makes jazz music education accessible to middle and high school students by funding tuition and travel scholarships, and by organizing master classes, workshops, and educational programs with guest artists and clinicians to provide practical knowledge and inspire young musicians.
- Providing Accessible Jazz Education through Scholarships and Programs scholarship program unique to this orgThe organization makes jazz music education accessible to middle and high school students by funding tuition and travel scholarships, and by sponsoring and organizing master classes, educational programs, and performances with guest artists and clinicians.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$58K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$29K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21K
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$91K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- Jonathan S Black — Director | Scholarship Liaison
relationships · 43
who they work with
- Altrusa International of Tucson Partner — Partnered for a grant for student admission to the Dave Brubeck & Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration school show.
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Received a $5000 Festival Grant for the International Dance & Jazz Days Celebration.
- Bogutz & Gordon Partner — Suggests contacting attorney Craig Wisnom at Bogutz & Gordon to discuss bequest strategies.
- Broader Minded Partner — Website linked as an advocacy resource.
- Business Musicians Blog Partner — Original source of an article on the common lessons of music education that translate to success, authored by Craig Cortello.
- Charles Limb Partner — Doctor, researcher, and musician, gave a TEDxMidAtlantic Talk titled "Your Brain on Improv" and was quoted in articles about creativity and the brain.
- Children’s Music Workshop Partner — Website linked as an advocacy resource.
- David Blask Partner — Professor, Medical Neuroscience at Tulane University School of Medicine, and Professional Jazz Musician, provided a testimonial on the benefits of performing arts and music education.
- Frontiers in Neuroscience Partner — Source for an article titled "How musical training affects cognitive development: rhythm, reward and other modulating variables."
- Fry’s (Krogers) Partner — Registered with Fry's (Krogers) for their merchant donation program.
- Hotel Congress Partner — Partnered for the International Dance & Jazz Days Celebration.
- Hotel Congress Partner — The Century Room, Tucson's Jazz Club, is housed within Hotel Congress, with whom the foundation partners.
- Hotel Congress Partner — The Century Room, a partner, is housed within Hotel Congress.
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Partner — Students had the opportunity to go backstage and meet Wynton Marsalis after a Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performance.
- Journal of Neuroscience Partner — Source for a PDF article titled "Older Adults Benefit from Music Training Early in Life: Biological Evidence for Long-Term Training-Driven Plasticity."
- KQED MindShift Partner — Source for an article titled "Creativity and the Brain: What We Can Learn From Jazz Musicians."
- NAfME News Partner — Source for an article titled "The 9 Common Lessons of Music Education That Translate to Success."
- National Association for Music Education Partner — Website linked as an advocacy resource and mentioned in a press release about a STEAM Congressional Briefing.
- Newark Academy Partner — Hosted the Essentially Ellington Regional Festival in 2023.
- Northwestern University Partner — Source of research on community music programs enhancing brain function in at-risk children.
- Pacific Standard – The Science of Society Partner — Source for an article titled "New Evidence of Mental Benefits From Music Training."
- Peabody Magazine Partner — Source for an article titled "The Science of Improv."
- Pima Community College Partner — Jazz faculty from the college create and perform music and present students.
- Pima Community College Performing Arts Department Partner — Partnered for the "Girls Jazzin’ It Up" 3-week free, all-girls jazz intensive in 2019.
- Pima Community College Performing Arts Department Partner — Partnered to produce the "Girls Jazzin' It Up" all-girls jazz music intensive.
- ScienceDaily Partner — Source for an article titled "Community Music Programs Enhance Brain Function In At-Risk Children."
- Scott Black Partner — Contact person for assistance with scholarship applications
- The Atlantic Partner — Source for an article titled "How Brains See Music as Language."
- The Century Room Partner — Collaborated with the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation to present an afterschool jazz education program.
- The Century Room Partner — Partnered for the International Dance & Jazz Days Celebration.
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