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Home My WebLink About5.1 Corresp from David Kriozere re: JazzMasters Workshop CITY OF DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE:January 8, 2004 SUBJECT: Correspondence from David Kriozere regarding JazzMasters Workshop ATTACHMENTS: 1) Letter From David Kriozere 2) Information from Website RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from David Kriozere and provide appropriate direction to Staff FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: Correspondence has been received from Dublin resident David Kriozere suggesting a new program for the City of Dublin, JazzMasters Workshop (Attachment 1). As described in his letter, JazzMasters Workshop, free jazz music ensemble performance and mentoring for children. Mr. Kriozere indicate that he has spoken with the Founder and Executive Director, Bruce Forman, who has indicated a willingness to customize a program for the City of Dublin. In order to gain additional information, Staff accessed the JazzMasters Workshop website and information about JazzMasters and the programs they offer is Attachment 2. In discussing the JazzMasters Workshop with Mr. Kriozere, he suggests that the City take the lead is the organization of this program and that contact be made with the Dublin Unified School District regarding co-sponsorship of the program. Although he has gained the support from School Board President Randy Shumway, support of the program from School District Staff is still needed. In reviewing the information from the JazzMasters website, Staff would concur that it is a program worthy of further investigation. However, as the Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor who would have responsibility for a program of this nature is on leave until February 2004, any additional investigation on behalf of the City would need to be deferred until that time. Staff would also like to point out that since this program was not included in the annual budget or work program for the Heritage and Cultural Arts Division, if there is a staff or budgetary impact resulting from this program, it will need to be referred to the annual goals and objectives study session for consideration for the next year. It is the recommendation of Staff that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission receive the presentation regarding the JazzMasters Workshop from David Kriozere. If the Commission supports the program concept, Staff will conduct further investigation of the program to determine the feasibility of offering the program for the upcoming summer 2004 or whether it will need to be deferred for consideration as part of the 2004 Goals and Objectives Program. COPIES TO: David Kriozere ITEM NO. 5.1 G:\HERITAGE COMMISSIONWGENDA STMTS\2004\1-8 jazz masters workshop.doc A . DAVID KRIOZERE , CFA , CPA December 29, 2003 Ms. Diane Lowert Director,Parks &Recreational Services City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza, 1st Floor Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Ms.Lowert, Thank you for discussing with me the process for working with the Parks & Recreational Department for exploring about developing a new program. The program I wish to introduce is Jazz Masters Workshop,which provides free jazz music ensemble performance and mentoring for children. You may learn more about them at www.jazzmastersworkshop.org which includes a short video, testimonials, success stories, descriptions of their programs, etc. Jazz Masters Workshop has significant human resources on their Board of Directors, Advisory Board and Mentors. Having spoken with their Founder and Executive Director, Bruce Forman (who is recognized as an internationally acclaimed jazz musician), they indicated a willingness to customize a program for us. Bruce lives in Carmel Valley,and is willing to meet with us or talk over the phone. Mayor Janet Lockhart and School Board President Randy Shumway have indicated support for this program. Possibly Cutural/Heritage Arts and the School District could jointly offer this program? From discussing this with a number of parents, there seems to be a definite interest for offering the program over the summer initially. If there is sufficient interest, this could then be expanded to a year-round program. In either case, it would be good to . work with the Dublin School District's music teachers to design a program that complements the music instruction offered within the schools. I would like to include this topic on the agenda for the January 8 Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission meeting. The purpose would be to offer Jazz Masters Workshop beginning in Summer of 2004. 0 Yd . truly, 6-7 _:.__,_____,- David Kriozere CC: Janet Lockhart, Mayer Randy Shumway, School Board President 11670 BETLEN DRIVE • DUBLIN, CA • 94568 PHONE: 925-560-0820 • EMAIL: DKRIOZERE @YAHOO.COM G 0 8' —3 to I— 0 e k3 ATTACHMENT 1 Jazzrnasters Workshop Page 1 of 2 r f "a � g a k al' ` ell lives tt o ent 'nri a. Y About JazzMasters a sb 1 root Home M . About JazzMasters o4 t � � Founders/Directors Founded in 2000 by the internationally acclaimed guitarist, educator, and novelist, Bruce Forman, Partners/Sponsors JazzMasters Workshop (JMW) puts the power of music performance directly in the hands of children and Success Stories young adults from all walks of life, What distinguishes this non-profit organization is its'emphasis on the Testimonials time-honored mentoring process to augment traditional music education. Thanks to JMW, a new Studio Q &A generation of students- including beginning,developing,and advanced players- now have unprecedented FAQS . access to world-class professional musicians. By facilitating weekly, hands-on performance-oriented Mentors workshops, artists directly interact with,educate,and inspire students.As a result, children and young adults are provided an apprenticeship approach to learning and performing,a necessity for continuing the Calendar rich historical tradition of American music. Program Sites News At the root of JMW's performance-oriented workshops is an unwavering conviction:-accessible music education is an essential catalyst for developing a wide range of learning skills that transcend all subject +.. Contact '. . areas. Make a Donation . A Because of his deep ties to the music community, Bruce Forman is mobilizing the collective genius of °`A .3 professional artists nationwide to actively participate in "passing the torch"to the next-generation of „,_.,,.._...,. students. Onli�. ttlai:sp• • " Fide° wirld 164a r t o Having successfully implemented over 600 music performance workshops since its initial rollout,JMW has ,� 3a I refined four turnkey music-mentoring programs that can be quickly and cost-effectively implemented by r,:� r . 1 giUmline . .. ;,,ru,.a" < regional facilitators.These workshops are hosted at schools and community centers to make the programs easily accessible to all students interested in participating. Yabiems solace.a plug la: i +: 4 -JMW has shown great agility in fulfilling its mission by partnering with other groups and organizations. One such example is USC's Thornton School of Music, where graduate students were trained to facilitate and fund a JMW-style program at the Challengers Boys&Girls Club in South Central Los Angeles. Students receive credit for their experience, while sharing in the rewards that the program brings to the community. JazzMasters Workshop is becoming a leading force in music appreciation,training,and performance for young people through crisp execution on these key strategies: - innovative programs-for all ages and skills,with a focus on outreach and diversity -dedicated mentors who are caring, well-trained, and professionally accomplished -efficient collaboration between schools, businesses and community organizations -powerful non-profit business model for rapid growth and broad program adoption • Join the band! Whether you are a student, a musician, an educator, a community leader, or just a music fan,JazzMasters Workshop has a part for you to play. With self-funding programs now in multiple areas, and new programs in development,we are growing fast, but we want to grow even faster. Learn more about how you can help keep the music in the lives of all young pepole. • Click here for: Program Descriptions Business Plan http://wwwjazzmastersworkshop.org/about.htm ATTACHMENT 2 progdesc Page 1 of 1 • • • r„T J51 STU r misto itt 1-111'ou '"a rrtentorinq d >rra3.d `sic, top Program Descriptions ,11' Home y r f `� . About 7azzMasters: W ,•.F Partners/Sponsor's The Developmental Performance Workshop Success Stories • Testimonials Studio Q &A For younger and less experienced students,this program focuses on Discovery. Conducted by local FAQS musicians and mentors on a weekly basis,these workshops enable kids to learn about and try out different instruments, learn to work together and to have fun making music, in many instances for the very first ,..Mentors,,.. ... time. ; .Calendar....,.... P.rog ram;.Sites'.... ... "The JazzMasters Workshop Developmental program gives kids a chance to explore, experiment, practice (News and perform in a fun, nurturing environment."Donna Ferraro, Executive Director, Boys&Girls Club of Monterey County Contact • Make.a.Donation The After School Workshop This is a•two-part program that features established artists in informative and entertaining performances Online and interactive presentations, followed by intensive ensemble workshops. Every student is provided a rare Video window f; and exciting chance to share in the rich living legacy of great American musicians, and the workshops enable students to hone their skills by playing with, and learning from these masters. qu:d time L SE0 "Miraculous! Never before had youngsters impressed so many adults in such a short period of time." pi-0140151 3Gatclt a piu,iit: Mathew Zagami, Principal, Clara H. Carlson School The Jazz Workshop • This program focuses on Jazz Performance. It brings together top jazz musicians with young players in an • exciting club-like performance atmosphere. In addition to learning new tunes and techniques,students in this program also learn the disciplines of rehearsal, improvisation,and performance by actually working and playing with successful working musicians in front of a live audience or in a recording studio. "Oh, man.These young cats attending JMW programs are getting so good, it's scary."Mundell Lowe, recording artist, composer, arranger, educator The Guitar Workshop This program is all about Guitar. It provides an easy and economical way for established school music programs to better serve the needs of guitar students. It is a turn-key program providing training materials, instruments,expertise,and mentors,for implementing guitar-oriented music education and performance opportunities. • • http://www.jazzmastersworkshop.org/progdesc.htm 12/30/2003