Although Covid-19 has postponed and changed much of our work, SJZ continues to contribute to the community in every way possible; with our online live-streamed concert series, Live From Home; with at-home lesson packets and videos for our Progressions students and by using our Boombox Truck to support the distribution of needed supplied to our community, to help us through the challenges of this pandemic.
Abigail, Progressions Student
100% TAX DEDUCTABLE
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Help us refurbish a donated instrument for a new child to participate in SJZ’s Progressions, a research-based youth development program that provides rigorous music education to nearly 1,000 low-income, at-risk students in the Franklin-McKinley School District.
- 50% off any Summer Fest GA or All Stages ticket or 3-day pass- Free access to SJZ Break Room Session videos- 15% off SJZ merchandise
$60 IS TAX DEDUCTABLE
Your support helps purchase a musical instrument for use by a student in SJZ’s Progression program where more than 80% of kids are determined by their school site to be free or reduced lunch eligible.
- 2 Summer Fest ALL STAGES 3-Day Passes (access to outdoor and indoor ticketed stages; $300 gate value)- No ticketing fees on any concert throughout the year!- Free access to Break Room Session videos- 15% off SJZ merchandise
$180 IS TAX DEDUCTABLE
Above "Duo" Supporter benefits, plus:
- 2 Two (2) Summer Fest PRIORITY ACCESS 3-Day Passes (access to all outdoor stages and indoor ticketed stages; provides "first-in" access to all indoor stages and access to Main Stage priority seating area; $570 gate value)- Invitations to exclusive SJZ Home Concerts- No ticketing fees on any concert throughout the year!- Free access to Break Room Session videos- 15% discount on San Jose Jazz merchandise
$200 IS TAX DEDUCTABLE
Your support provides a partial scholarship for a low-income student to attend SJZ’s highly acclaimed two-week Summer Jazz Camp, a learning lab for middle and high school students that learn from and play with some of the best teaching artists from the Bay Area and beyond! Help support a young, motivated musician eager to learn.
Above “Rhythm Section” Supporter benefits, but with upgraded Summer Fest tickets, plus:
- Two (2) Summer Fest VIP 3-Day Passes (Main Stage premium seating, access to the VIP Pavilion with complimentary food & drink, first-in access to all indoor stages; $990 gate value)- Complimentary one-year subscription to DownBeat Magazine (choose print or digital edition)- Invitations to exclusive SJZ Home Concerts- Free access to Break Room Session videos- No ticketing fees on any concert throughout the year!- 15% discount on San Jose Jazz merchandise
$550 IS TAX DEDUCTABLE
Your support changes the life of a young person by covering the costs of providing Progression to a student for a full school year.
- Two (2) Summer Fest VIP 3-Day Passes (Main Stage VIP seating, access to the VIP Pavilion with complimentary food & drink, first-in access to all indoor stages; $990 gate value)- Invitation from San Jose's Mayor to the Mayor's Jazz Brunch on Summer Fest Weekend- Invitation to Summer Fest Kick-Off event (Value $150)- Name Recognition in printed Summer Fest guide- Invitations to exclusive SJZ Home Concerts- No ticketing fees on any concert throughout the year!- Complimentary one-year subscription to DownBeat Magazine (choose print or digital edition)- Free access to Break Room Session videos- 15% discount on San Jose Jazz merchandise
$2,350 IS TAX DEDUCTABLE
SJZ appreciates your passion and love of jazz music and support of our year-round music education programs for the San Jose community. To thank you for your support, SJZ will tailor your Summer Fest experience to your personal interests.
- Two (2) Summer Fest VIP 3-Day Passes (Main Stage VIP seating, access to the VIP Pavilion with complimentary food & drink, first-in access to all indoor stages; $990 gate value)- Concierge Services tailored to your personal needs and interest in jazz during Summer Fest weekend. These may include but are not limited to, hotel room and restaurant reservations, special reserved seating at Fest sets, transportation between stages, interaction with top Fest artists and more.- Invitation from San Jose's Mayor to the Mayor's Jazz Brunch on Summer Fest Weekend- Invitation to Summer Fest Kick-Off event (Value $150)- Name Recognition in printed Summer Fest guide- Invitations to exclusive SJZ Home Concerts- No ticketing fees on any concert throughout the year!- Complimentary one-year subscription to DownBeat magazine (choose print or digital edition)- Free access to Break Room Session videos- 15% discount on San Jose Jazz merchandise
Beatriz, Progressions Parent
Your support advances SJZ education programs serving more than 2,000 local students each year. Thank you for your generosity!
- Onstage acknowledgement at Progression program Year-end Concert- Acknowledgment on SJZ’s Education webpage- Acknowledgment from the stage at Summer Jazz Camp Graduation Performance- 15% discount on all SJZ merchandise- 20% off student enrollment to SJZ Summer Jazz Camp
Your generous support enables SJZ to bring exceptional musicians to our San Jose community to inspire students and audiences of all ages. A limited number of Underwriter opportunities are available, so join early! Let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous.
- Concierge Services tailored to your personal needs and interest in jazz during Summer Fest weekend. These may include but are not limited to, hotel room and restaurant reservations, special reserved seating at Fest sets, transportation between stages, interaction with top Fest artists and more.- Engage with SJZ artistic staff to identify and select a performing artist that you would like to sponsor- Meet the artist backstage- Acknowledgment from the stage at underwritten artist’s performance- Acknowledgment on the artist’s event page on the SJZ website- Acknowledgment in printed Summer Fest Guide- Public recognition as an “SJZ Underwriter” at an SJZ event, such the as the Mayor’s Jazz Brunch- Meet twice a year with other “Underwriter” Supporters to discuss underwriting ideas and opportunities
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