Jazz Arts Group Of Columbus

Jazz academy (jazz in the community, jazz in the schools): the jazz academy consists of two categories, community based programs and school based programs, both program categories are designed to engage children to senior citizens in the art of jazz. Live performances are conducted in central ohio schools and instructional sessions are conducted at music studios operated by jag. Jazz academy programs target economically challenged youth with in-school programs. Jazz academy programs are also designed to promote professional deveopment of public and parochial school teachers to enhance their instructional skills.

Affiliate musicians/outreach: part of the purpose of the jazz arts group (jag) is to provide employment opportunities for the core of columbus's jazz musicians. Affiliate musicians link professional musicians with consumers for live music. The columbus jazz orchestra and other ensembles also present programs in a variety of settings throughout the state and region through this program.