Program Information
What It Is
In our Charter School Residency Program, Jazz Empowers goes into Title 1 charter schools without any instrumental music and/or jazz programs. Jazz Empowers develops a jazz program at the school based on the school’s need, and then operates the jazz program for the entire school year. Jazz Empowers provides the instructor, instruments, and curriculum for the program.
Why We Do It
Only 39% of all middle and high school charter schools in the US have a music program despite overwhelming evidence that learning a musical instrument can increase students’ academic achievement and socio-emotional development. We developed this program to fill this need and help close the opportunity gap in music education.
Who Can Apply
Any Title 1 charter school in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Nashville, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, or South Florida that is able to pay our subsidized annual programming fee which is usually between $21,000-$25,000 (for NYC and LA schools the fee range is $23,000-$27,000). The deadline for the 2025 -2026 school year is Monday April 14th.
Programming Options
What Our Partner Principals Say
Hear What Our Jazz Bands Sound Like at the End of the First Year in the Program
Student Testimonials
Summer Programs
In addition to providing regular jazz programs throughout the school year, we offer jazz programs during summer break at your charter school. If you are interested in learning more about this option please book a time below to talk with one of our team members.
Looking For A Full Time Music Teacher?
We also support charter schools as they look to hire a full time music teacher.
More Questions?
Set up a one-on-one, 30 minute Zoom or phone call with a Jazz Empowers team member.
Current Partner Schools
