Jazz Artists in the Schools Programs
Jazz Artists in the Schools Workshop | 2020
Jazz Artists in the Schools Programs
Jazz education is part of our mission to carry forward the tradition of live jazz for generations to come.
Our two Jazz Artists in the Schools (JAITS) programs create opportunities for student musicians in Northampton Public Schools to work alongside some of the top working professional jazz artists in the field, and access an unparalleled level of mentorship and inspiration from them.
Support for the JAITS programs comes from individual donors, sponsors, and partner organizations.
Program Donors
“Pairing professional jazz musicians with young, aspiring players gives the students a role model to look up to and learn from. Playing alongside a pro could be just the thing to inspire them with a passion for jazz and fuel their dreams.”
-Allen Davis, Davis Financial Group
Launching the Program
Don Braden assists a jazz band student at JFK Middle School in November, 2023