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Jazz Education Network (JEN)









The Jazz Education Network is dedicated to

building the jazz arts community by advancing

education, promoting performance and

developing new audiences.

www.JazzEdNet.org

The Birth of JEN



Steering Committee Meeting

(in ChicagoMay 31-June 1, 2008)

37 attendees from 92 invitations





 Organization Name

 Mission Statement

 Bylaws

 Volunteer Board and Officers

Stage One Development



 Organization Nuts & Bolts

 Election of Board and Officers

 First Annual Conference:

May 20-23, 2010, St. Louis

 Expected 500 / 1,500 attended

 Network with An Expert Online

Strategic Partnerships



 Symphony Publishing

($200,000 worth of in-kind

advertising in JAZZed, SBO,

Choral Director, MMR magazines.

JEN feature in each issue of

JAZZed magazine)

 Music for All

(Co-branding the National Honors

Jazz BOA and MFA Jazz Camp)

Stage Two Development



 Second Annual ConferenceJanuary 2011

 New Orleans, LA

 Expected 1,500 / 2,300 attended

 Development of Initiatives

Stage Two Initiatives



 Outreach Program

 JENerosity Program

 Web Page for K-8 Educators

 JENerations Advisory Council

 Volunteer Committee Structure

Awards & Scholarships



 John LaPorta Educator of the Year

Award/Berklee School of Music

 Mary Jo Papich Women in Jazz Scholarship

 Program Cover Design Competition

 Hal Leonard Jazz Scholarship

 David Baker Scholarship

 LeJENds of Jazz Education

 Founder’s Award

Jazz Videos



 Recorded by The Jazz Video Guy

http://www.jazzvideoguy.tv/

 What is JEN?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-x-

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 2011 Conference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4p8fy

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What’s Next?



 JEN World Database

 Member Lynx

 Videos

 Recordings

 Bios

 Educators Honor Roll

 JEN Mentoring Program

 Raise membership from 1,142 to 4,000

3rd Annual Conference



 January 4-7, 2012

 Location: Louisville, KY at the Galt House

 Expecting 3,000 / Who will attend?

 Conference Components

 Clinics, Master Classes, & Workshops

 Day & Night Concerts

(Pro/School/Community)

 Outreach & Receptions

3rd Annual ConferenceClinics



 Technology Sessions presented by TI:ME

(Technology in Music Education)

 Audience Development Findings & Research

Track presented by the Jazz Arts Group of

Columbus, OH (JAG)

3rd Annual ConferenceConcerts



 Day Passes and Night Concert tickets

 Five concert venues, including JEN Jazz

Festival clinic stage

 Attract local musicians, educators,

enthusiasts, students, parents, etc.

 Focus on Louisville as a cultural center

3rd Annual ConferenceOutreach



 Performance outreach to local schools, both

public and private (elementary, middle, high

school, and universities)

 Master Class Venues &

Opportunities

3rd Annual ConferenceReceptions



 Wednesday, Jan. 4President’s Reception

 Thursday, Jan. 5Exhibitor’s Reception

 Friday, Jan. 6Gala Education Fundraiser

3rd Annual Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

 Presenting Sponsor—$100,000

 Inspirations Stage—$10,000 SOLD!

 Visions Stage—$5,000 SOLD!

 JENerations Stage—$3,500 SOLD!

 New Voices Stage—$3,500 SOLD!

 Conservatory State—$2,000 SOLD!

 Festival Clinic Room—$1,000 SOLD!

 Exhibitor’s Welcome Reception—$3,000

 Gala Education Fundraiser—$3,000

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