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College Point, NY

Establishing a jazz school in Queens to provide affordable music education and performance opportunities.

• Unique Jazz School: The first of its kind in Queens, offering affordable jazz education and performance opportunities.
• Comprehensive Programs: Includes early childhood education, jazz history, theory, and listening classes taught by master instructors.
• Community Engagement: Hosts annual Summer Band Camp and ongoing programs featuring big bands and jazz combos.
• Funding Utilization: Funds will cover facility rent, labor costs, and musical instruments during the first year.
• Future Expansion: Plans to host headlining concerts and jazz festivals to broaden community involvement.

Queens School of Jazz and Contemporary Music is establishing a unique jazz school in Queens, New York, a borough with a rich history of legendary jazz musicians. The school aims to provide affordable access to jazz education and performance opportunities for individuals of all ages. It offers a variety of programs, including early childhood jazz education, jazz history, theory, and listening classes, all taught by master instructors. The school also hosts an annual Summer Band Camp and ongoing programs during the school year featuring big bands and jazz combos.

The funds raised will be utilized in the first year of operations to cover essential expenses such as facility rent, labor costs, and the purchase of musical instruments. The school anticipates that full enrollment will not be achieved until after the first year, making this initial funding crucial for its sustainability. The organization plans to achieve financial independence within two years. Additionally, the school intends to expand its offerings by hosting headlining concerts and jazz festivals, inviting participants from beyond the local community to celebrate jazz music.

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Queens School of Jazz and Contemporary Music offers comprehensive jazz education and performance opportunities in Queens, New York.

Queens School of Jazz and Contemporary Music is a pioneering institution in Queens, New York, dedicated to providing comprehensive jazz education and performance opportunities. The school offers a range of programs including early childhood jazz education, jazz history, theory, and listening classes, all taught by master instructors. It also hosts an annual Summer Band Camp and ongoing programs during the school year, featuring big bands and jazz combos open to participants of all ages.

The school aims to fill the educational gap in jazz music within the community, particularly for those historically marginalized in the jazz world. By offering affordable access to public jazz performance opportunities, the school serves as a hub for jazz learning and community revitalization. Scholarships are awarded to students from local middle and high schools, and the school plans to expand its reach by hosting jazz festivals and concerts, inviting participants from beyond the local community.