Indy Jazz Fest 2010

Help support the Indy Jazz Fest and The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation's
education and performance programs with your tax-deductible contribution.

Since 1995, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation has touched the lives of young students throughout Indianapolis by sponsoring jazz educational programs.
Our success lies in your hands through the annual financial support of patrons, volunteers, alumni, parents, and most importantly, through friends like you.

During these economic times, we clearly realize that the challenges we face
in nourishing a world-class arts organization and enabling students of all
socioeconomic backgrounds to participate.

Our goals can only be met with your help! Thanks in advance!

2009 Educational Programs

Jazz in the 20th Century - performance piece
Designed for high school and middle school music students, this program is performed by the Indy Jazz Fest Band which is a seven-piece ensemble comprised of some of the top jazz musicians in the state. Flanked by two video screens that show footage of jazz legends, this band goes through the history of jazz by performing songs from the early 1910’s to modern jazz.
The Indy Jazz Fest Band is accompanied with narration and dynamic lighting

Impressions - performance piece
Designed for elementary school students, this program is also performed by the Indy Jazz Fest band. Impressions is very similar to jazz in the 20th century in presentation, however Impressions also demonstrates the fundamentals of music and how it applies to jazz. The performance outlines melody, harmony and rhythm, as the three main aspects of music. Dynamics, song form, and Improvisation are discussed as well.

Form and Function - workshop
• Professional jazz musicians working with students in jazz combos.
• Deals with aspects of playing in a combo and their particular roles.

Big Band Basics - workshop
• Professional big band musicians helping student big band musicians.
• Covers reading music, dynamics, phrasing, and understanding
chord changes for solos

The Business of Music - workshop
• Given by A&R executives, club owners, booking agents, and managers
• Covers booking gigs, recording music, and make a living in music industry.

The Art of Improvisation
• Improvising in all genres of music (from jazz to rock).
• Intensive class that deals with many improvisation devices.

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The mission of the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation is to assure the continued growth and development of jazz and jazz education in Indianapog communities. As part of this mission, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation initiates programs which nurture and promote the understanding and appreciation of jazz and its heritage, provides leadership for educational outreach programs, assist teachers and practitioners with information and resources, and takes an active part in organizing clinics and symposia at local and regional levels.

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INDIANAPOLIS
JAZZ FOUNDATION

GIVE TODAY...
ENJOY GREAT JAZZ TOMORROW

$50,000 / IJF Founders
Opportunity to name a Stage or Education Program for one year, plus benefits listed below. Call 317.966.7854

$25,000 / Producer of the Year Award
Opportunity to name the IJF's Jazz Legacy program (this year is Freddie Hubbard
Tribut featuing Dr. David Baker)
plus benefits listed below.
Call 317.966.7854

$15,000+ / Superfriend
2 IJF Weekend Special-Access Passes upgraded to include Backstage access,
plus benefits listed below.
Call 317.966.7854

For other giving options, please contact the Development Office at 317.966.7854
or via e-mail to chris@indyjazzfest.net
All donations will be acknowledged in January, 2010.

Please let us know if you wish to receive the full tax deductibility of your contribution, rather than the benefits listed above.

All contributors will be included on our mailing list to receive timely updates.
Please let us know if you do not wish to be on the mailing list. Thank you.

All individual donations will be made through The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation 501(C)(3)

Indy Jazz Fest • 55 Monument Circle, Suite 1115, Indianapolis, IN 46204 • 317.966.7854

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