Music Lesson Award Applications Open Until October 31st! Do you know a young person who has an interest in improving their musical ability? Perhaps to join a band, or play for enjoyment as (Continue Reading...)
Sacramento Jazz Education Foundation News
September 30, 2026
SacJEF Welcomes New Executive Director Amanda Scott is a nonprofit executive, community leader, and strategic operations professional with a passion for expanding access to education, arts, and community resources. She (Continue Reading...)
September 25, 2026
The 2027 Teagarden Jazz Festival will return to Sacramento State University on February 6, 2027. Youth Bands from all over the area will take part in clinics and workshops. Special (Continue Reading...)
September 25, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Music Lessons Awards. Students from elementary through high school are eligible to apply for a $500 voucher good for private music lessons. Check (Continue Reading...)
November 14, 2024
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 8, 2025, youth jazz combos from around the region will gather at Sacramento State University for our annual youth band festival. The one day (Continue Reading...)
November 14, 2024
One of the programs of SacJEF is our annual presentation of $500 vouchers for private music lessons. Beginning in August, students submit applications that include short essays on their background (Continue Reading...)
May 29, 2024
Celebrating TNT! SacJEF’s youth honor jazz band program started in 1989, and has been growing stronger every year since. Every fall local high school students audition and then rehearse weekly (Continue Reading...)
September 29, 2023
Click or tap to see the flyer full sized The 14th annual Up Close & Personal concert fundraiser is set for Thursday, Dec 7th, at the Sacramento Yacht Club, and (Continue Reading...)
September 21, 2023
The prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival created the Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo in 2019 to feature top high school women jazz players from across the country. Only six students (Continue Reading...)
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