Seattle JazzED

We're pleased to announce that we've been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000. This grant will support our academic year programs. Read our blog to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gK9eUzfR

At Seattle JazzED, we believe that any student who wants to play music should get to play. As we continue to grow and expand our impact, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our search for a visionary Executive Director! This is an exciting new chapter for our organization, and we are eager to find a leader who will guide us into the future with creativity, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to our mission. Check out the full announcement below for more details about the role. You can also refer candidates to our search partners at Clover Search Works. Full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gub2RpNk Candidate referral here: https://lnkd.in/gVMKe-3R

Summer at Seattle JazzED has been a blast! We're well underway with our sunny season and have had an incredible time hosting our Foundations Camp for beginners, Femme Jazz Camp, and Second Line Project. A huge thank you to our dedicated instructors and enthusiastic campers for making these sessions unforgettable thus far. Here's to more music, learning, and fun this summer. Photos by Jocelyn RC.

After 15 years of visionary leadership, Seattle JazzED Executive Director and co-founder Laurie de Koch is ready for her next adventure. As we prepare for this new chapter, a small search committee is working alongside an executive search firm to identify JazzED’s next leader. But, we need our community's input. We are reaching out to alumni, parents, faculty, donors, and partners to complete an online anonymous survey. Feedback is crucial in developing the key hiring criteria for this role, which will inform the job announcement and our recruitment efforts. Survey closes by 5PM on Thursday, June 6!

We love our community. ?? Proud to announce that Seattle JazzED is also a recipient of a Community Accelerator Grant funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and awarded by ArtsFund! This gift will accelerate our organization’s efforts in enriching and expanding music education in the greater Seattle area. As we navigate the challenges of an emerging COVID landscape, this support is crucial in revitalizing our programs, supporting local artists, and ensuring that jazz continues to thrive in our community. #AcceleratingWaArts #CommunityAccelerator2024 #WAGrants #AccelerateArts #ArtsFund

Workshop for Adults! Play Like a Beginner at Seattle JazzED Join us for a two-day workshop July 1-2, 2024. Dive into the world of music education and performance, whether you're a seasoned music educator, a passionate musician, a brand-new musician curious about jazz and improvisation, or just someone who wants to learn a new instrument. What to expect ? Learn from WMEA Associate Director, Beth Fortune, and Seattle JazzED Education Director, Kelly Clingan. ? Experience a musical role reversal by joining an ensemble on an instrument new to you. ? Brown bag lunch conversation to unpack what you learned and discuss other relevant topics. ? Focus on aural learning and improvisation. ? Dive into lessons and methods that are centered in jazz music but uses the National Core Act standards. ? Earn 12 clock hours in 2 days!* ? Free loaner instruments provided. ELIGIBILITY: Open to pre-service teachers, *current music teachers, a teacher of any subject, and the general public (age 18+). SCHEDULE: Meets from 9AM - 3PM on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2. LOCATION: Seattle JazzED Office, 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 COST: $480 - $100, offered on a sliding scale LINK TO REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gSBp7zWF