Protecting Arizona’s Music.
Supporting Its Educators.
Inspiring the Next Generation.
THE STATE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
Across Arizona, access to music education is becoming increasingly uneven. Many schools face limited funding, fewer music programs, aging instruments, and a shortage of resources. For too many young people, the opportunity to discover music depends on where they live and what their families can afford.
THE CHALLENGE
Arizona’s Music Education Gap Is Growing
Across Arizona, access to music education is becoming increasingly uneven. Many schools face limited funding, fewer music programs, aging instruments, and resource shortages. For too many young people, the opportunity to discover music depends on where they live and what their families can afford.
OUR RESPONSE
Bringing Music Education Directly to Arizona’s Youth
For more than 15 years, the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation has brought music education directly into Arizona schools and communities. Through free workshops, instruments, professional musicians, and hands-on instruction, we give young people the opportunity to discover music, build confidence, and experience the power of the arts.
Our goal is simple: where opportunity is missing, we help create it.
OUR IMPACT
15 Years of Music, Education & Community
For more than 15 years, the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation has connected thousands of young people, educators, professional musicians, schools, and communities across Arizona through the power of music.
From classrooms and free youth programs to Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day celebrations, our work has grown into an Arizona movement—using music to educate, connect communities, and create opportunity.
Arizona Students • Arizona Schools • Arizona Communities • 15 Years of Service
OUR VISION
Creating a New Path for Music Education in Arizona
Arizona’s music education challenges require more than a single program. Our vision is to build a new statewide initiative that brings together educators, professional musicians, schools, arts organizations, community leaders, businesses and families around one goal: making music education more accessible to Arizona’s young people.
The International Jazz Day AZ Foundation will use its 15 years of experience in music education and community collaboration to help create new opportunities where resources are limited—bringing instruments, instruction, mentorship, and live musical experiences directly to young people.
We are not simply responding to the gap. We are building a new way to help close it.
HELP US BUILD THE FUTURE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
Join the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation as we bring educators, professional musicians, schools, families, businesses, and communities together to create greater access to music education across Arizona.