Grantee Database

STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP

Grant Year

2017-18

Grant Program

Arts Education – Extension

Award Amount

$15,300.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, Stanford Jazz Workshop will produce after-school music education programs for middle and high school students. Five ensembles will meet for 11 weeks per semester (22 weeks per year), and two additional classes will take place for 12 weeks per trimester (36 weeks per year). Sequential instruction will focus on technique, improvisation, and interpretation. At least 9 public performances will celebrate student progress.

Organization Summary

Year-Round Education Programs: six core ensembles (3 for middle school students, 3 for high school students) with annual enrollment of about 200, including 6 free annual performances attended by about 1,100.

Summer Education Programs: four weeks of immersive camps for about 600 middle school students, high school students, and adults; plus a two-week professional development residency for emerging educators/performers; includes 4 free performances attended by about 1,400.

Ticket Performances: 30 ticketed performances, total attendance of about 11,000.

Free Performances: 65 free performances annually for the general public, total attendance of about 7,000.

Explore our accomplishments here: https://stanfordjazz.org/about/reports/

Organization

Stanford Jazz Workshop

Address

PO BOX 20454

STANFORD

94309-0454

County

Santa Clara

Region

Bay Area – Other

Phone

(650) 736-0324

Congressional District

California's 18th congressional district

State Assembly District

District 24

State Senate District

District 13

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