Who Can Join JSJBF?
JSJBF is open to anyone interested in supporting Jazz and Blues!
There are different types of membership levels, all memberships come with a Subscription to our quarterly newsletter Jazz & Blues Notes as well as other membership benefits.
Our quarterly magazine! See the most recent issue here.
JERSEY SHORE JAZZ & BLUES FOUNDATION'S
JAZZ & BLUES YOUTH PROJECT
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to Preserve, Promote, and Perpetuate Jazz and Blues in the northern New Jersey shore region through PERFORMANCE and EDUCATION.
The bi-weekly Jazz & Blues Youth Project began back on September 12, 2006. Time of sessions are 7pm -9pm at the Red Bank Woman's Club, 164 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ (across from the post office). Registration for the year is $40, and is due at sign-up. This fee also includes a student membership in the the JSJBF for a year.
PROJECT SESSION DATES ARE:
Registration for next year begins Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Sessions continue every second Tuesday after that, from 7-9 pm at the Red Bank Woman's Club.
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Additional Youth Project sessions are necessary in late May and early June for the preparation for the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival. Also- extra rehearsals in late August for those who are available to play the Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival. These session dates will be determined as the time gets nearer. |
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The Foundation Youth Project is designed to further nurture the skills that young musicians already possess, with an emphasis on jazz and blues.
Each session, students gain knowledge from a professional jazz or blues musician or singer. The seasoned pros share and pass along their experience of jazz and blues to the students. The sessions utilize classic jazz and blues songs so that the students can hone their own style of playing. Some of the songs may sound familiar to them, but new ones are introduced continuously, increasing their repertoire.
An understanding of jazz and blues is fostered through the process of playing, listening and arranging. The jam sessions have students constantly working on songs, specific techniques, and more importantly, working as an ensemble. The program cultivates teamwork.
Because of the diversity of age and level of playing ability, the more knowledgeable and proficient student players can mentor the younger students or less accomplished. This aspect of the program enables them to share with each other what they have learned and experienced, bringing their own individual style into the mix to make this music last.
Past Jazz & Blues Youth Project members have already performed at the 2005 and 2006 Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival and the 2006 Point Pleasant Concert in the Park Series, 2006 Freehold Cruisin' Car Show at the Centre Playhouse Theatre, and the Howell Day 2006, JSJBF's Holiday Party at the Stony Pony, and in 2007, Howell Library and Senior Community, Special Performances with Guest Mentor and Educator, TJ Wheeler, 2007 Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival's Main Stae and Harbour Experienace Stage and many community service performances.
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Those interested in the Jazz & Blues Youth Project can contact Patti Wade at seaglas18@aol.com or Kati Beddow Brower at katibrow1@yahoo.com for more information or to sign up.
We at the Foundation's Education Committee want to see our Youth Group grow, not just one ensemble, but many!
JSJBF's Youth Project Heads:
Director & resident mentor: Kati Beddow BrowerMusical Director & resident mentor: Everald Williams
Coordinator: Patti Wade
ADVERTISEMENT and SPONSORSHIPS -- If you would like to Advertise in our upgraded Jazz and Blues Quarterly, get BANNER ads on our site, or SPONSOR any of the many upcoming events, please let us know QUICKLY! Deadlines are approaching for publication and press for many of the upcoming events.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS - Check out the new Classified section. Send your requests to be added to classified@jsjbf.org. We will put up an automated add/delete function if there is enough interest in the section.
BANDS: Send all Press Kits, including CDs to the P.O. Box below for consideration in upcoming JSJBF events.
More detail on JSJBF Band Membership is HERE.
© 2007 Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation (JSJBF)
Email: info@jsjbf.org
US Mail: PO Box 8713, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Phone: 732-933-1984
Funding generously provided to the JSJBF by grants from:
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JSJBF is Producer of the Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival!
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