named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Fordham Jazz Workshop
Five-week summer program for middle, high school, and college students featuring big band, combo, instrumental studios, and special topics in jazz performance held at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus.
Fordham University Jazz Festival
Annual non-competitive festival offering high school jazz ensembles performance, warm-up, and clinic sessions with faculty and guest artists, held at Fordham University in New York City.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Fordham Jazz Workshop summer programOffers a five-week immersive summer jazz education program for middle and high school students in New York City, including instruction in big band, combo, instrumental studio, ear training, jazz history, recording, composition/arranging, and performance practices. The program operates on a fee-based model with options for residential attendance, commuter lunch service, and specialized courses.
- Jazz education outreach and accessibilityProvides youth jazz education programs designed to be accessible to all students, with structured curricula that develop understanding of jazz and equip students with tools for ongoing musical growth, including transcription, theory, and collaborative performance.
- Youth jazz performance opportunitiesOrganizes regular performance events for youth participants, including weekly middle school and high school combo performances, a concluding weekly Big Band concert, and a culminating one-day Fordham University Jazz Festival featuring student ensembles from across the region. The festival includes performance slots, warm-up time, and post-performance clinics led by faculty and guest artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$144K
Contributions & grants$5000%
Program service revenue$144K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$128K
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balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$16K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Decusatis | Secretary | 2 | $2K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Fordham University Partner — Co-hosts the Fordham University Jazz Festival at its Lincoln Center campus.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosts the Fordham Jazz Workshop at the Fordham College at Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosts the Fordham Jazz Workshop, a core educational program offered by Jazz Arts Collective.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosts the Fordham Jazz Workshop, an immersive summer program for young jazz musicians.
- NYC jazz clubs Partner — Organizes student visits to NYC jazz clubs as part of evening educational activities.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Experiential and Mentorship-Driven Pedagogy 351 orgsmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining hands-on experiences—like jam sessions and cultural site visits—with instruction from renowned jazz artists, we deepen engagement and prepare students for advanced musical development, because real-world immersion and expert mentorship accelerate both technical mastery and artistic identity.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Jazz as a Transformative Educational Medium 351 orgsmethodology: transformative jazz educationBy using jazz music as a core educational and creative vehicle, we develop musical skills, personal creativity, and community cohesion among young people, because immersive engagement with jazz fosters both individual artistic growth and collective cultural participation.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Jazz-Taught-as-Language with Aural-First Learning 351 orgsmethodology: jazz-as-languageBy teaching jazz as a spoken language—emphasizing listening, transcription by ear, and internalization of vocabulary—we develop deeper musicianship and authentic stylistic expression, because aural-first learning builds intuitive performance skills and personal musical voice more effectively than notation-based instruction alone.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Culturally Inclusive Artistic Participation 25 orgsmethodology: culturally-inclusive-artistic-evolutionBy actively involving people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders in the evolution of jazz, we preserve its cultural relevance and expand access, because inclusive participation ensures jazz remains a living, community-driven art form.shared approach: Cultural Engagement Through Jazz →
- Collaborative, Non-Competitive Learning Environmentmethodology: collaborative-jazz-learningBy fostering collaborative learning and group synergy while de-emphasizing competition, we enhance creative risk-taking and sustained engagement, because a supportive, inclusive environment allows individual expression to flourish within a shared artistic process.