Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Jazz Education Community Coalition
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 2100 Van Buren Street, #301
City: Hollywood
State: FL
Postal Code: 33020
Main Phone: 561.866.6323
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.jeccbootcamp.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-2152697
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/16/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: JECC Jazz Bootcamp
Project Description:

JECC provides quality Jazz instruction and mentoring to youth, at a weekly rate of $5. The level of instruction and the depth that is reached is simply not possible with in-school ensembles, due to time constraints and class size. Private instruction can be cost-prohibitive for many families, shutting talented youth from opportunities to hone their skills.

The organization emphasizes quality over quantity, seeking to make a real and lasting difference for the youth that engage in the program. JECC’s Jazz Bootcamp, held at WDNA’s Studios since 2013 has sent project alumni on to some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the country. Youth participants also have earned various awards, scholarships and many have gone on to become professional musicians.

Besides weekly instruction, participants have monthly performance opportunities. JECC has performed at Hollywood ArtWalk, South Beach Jazz Festival, and within Group performances curated by JECC and partners, Kuyayky Foundation, The South Florida Center for Percussive Arts and The Children’s Voice Choir, among others.

Executive Director Nicole Yarling has a 40 year career as professional musician, educator, and mentor to youth, serving as the curator for WDNA’s Jazz Encounters and with the Gold Coast Jazz Society as the organizer for their monthly Jam held at Art Serve for over 12 years. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and utilizes her connections to bring high caliber individuals into rotation for the workshops offered through the program.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Broward County Cultural Division, State of Florida Department of State, Funding Arts Broward, Miami Foundation, Goald Coast Jazz Society, Sunshine Jazz Organization, South Arts

Project Duration: Ongoing, year-round program
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 10-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Nicole
Contact Last Name: Yarling
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561.866.6323
Contact Email: knickee@bellsouth.net