THE STATE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
Music education can change a young person’s life. Across Arizona, talented young people are discovering the power of music—in classrooms, community programs, and through dedicated educators and professional musicians.
But access to those opportunities is not equal across our state.
THE CHALLENGE
Arizona’s Music Education Gap Is Growing: Too Many Young People Are Being Left Behind
Across Arizona, access to music education varies greatly from one community to another. Schools and educators face limited funding, aging instruments, fewer programs, and a lack of resources.
A young person’s opportunity to experience music should not depend on their ZIP code or their family’s ability to pay.
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 DREAM
Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Discover Music
My dream is that no young person in Arizona is denied the opportunity to learn music because of where they live or what their family can afford.
I want students in underserved communities to have access to instruments, great teachers, professional musicians, mentorship, and places to perform—the same opportunities available to students with greater resources.
Music gave me a purpose and a direction in life. My dream is to make sure the next generation has that same opportunity.
HELP US MAKE THE DREAM A REALITY
Together, we can open doors through music and give Arizona’s young people an opportunity to discover their own possibilities.
Location:
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA
Date:
APRIL JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH 2027