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Causes: Arts & Culture, Music
Mission: The purpose of Women in Jazz Association is to perpetuate the appreciation and performance of traditional jazz vocal and instrumental music. As vocal jazz is a declining art form, this purpose is charitable -- the protection and preservation of a valuable art form called jazz; that is, vocal jazz. It is through concerts, educational workshops, and performance opportunities of singers that provide the means to the end -- perpetuate vocal jazz music. For more detailed information, go to http://womeninjazz.org/ht/about.html
Target demographics: enhance the fabric of the performing arts through female artists performances and education of live jazz music and as leaders in their respective vocal or instrumental talent
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,900 students and adults, combined, through the aforemention programs.
Geographic areas served: Austin and surrounding Central Texas cities
Programs: the Women in Jazz Concerts Series, Vocal Performance Workshop, Youth Summit, Jazz in Motion Youth Concert, and African American Community Heritage Festival.
The Women in Jazz Association, Inc. is such a rewarding organization to me and the community. Women in Jazz offers vocal performance workshops, teen concerts, and women's concerts as well as promotes national acts. No other organization in the Austin area has a female focus on keeping jazz vocals alive and well. I have grown personally and professionally from my association with the Women in Jazz organization. I am pleased to be part of this important mission.
Review from Guidestar
