The Jazz Workshop relies on support from individuals, companies, foundations, and government. Income from tuition and admission fees covers only the bare essentials. Generous support from our community lets us do more for jazz in Nashville. Thanks to our many donors for making all this possible:

2010 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

NJW's Annual Campaign provides essential funding for programs and operations, and is a way for the entire NJW Community to Grow Jazz. This year's Annual Campaign got under way in late April and is in full swing. We want to recognize all who have donated so far, including our "Early Bird" contributors who made contributions earlier the year, and several generous end of year 2009 donations:

2009 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

2009 was a hard year for the economy, and many of our donors had to contribute smaller amounts than in previous years. Fortunately, many of NJW's students, fans, and supporters stepped up to the plate. Thanks to many more small contributions and a record number of donors, the Annual Campaign met its goal of raising $15,000 toward the general support of the Workshop. These contributions go to match grant funds and permit the NJW to offer performances and community programs at reasonable or no cost. Thanks to our 2009 Annual Campaign contributors:

2008 campaigns:   Be a Key Player   Annual Campaign   Fall Fundraiser

BE A KEY PLAYER

In January 2008 the Workshop had an unexpected chance to purchase a 7-foot Steinway grand piano at a bargain price, to replace the piano we'd rented for several years. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but how to raise $31,000 in time to make the purchase? Donors rallied and became "key players," donating $361.36 for each key. In the space of a few weeks, the piano was paid for.

The first performance on the new piano was by Shelly Berg. Everyone who has played it marvels at its tone and touch. The piano completes the world-class sound in the Jazz Cave, and will be enjoyed by the jazz community for years to come. Thanks to our Key Players for making this possible:

2008 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Our annual campaign helps to support the Workshop all year long and helps us keep classes small, tuition and fees low, and provide special programs for the community. A special thanks to all of our contributors to the 2008 annual campaign:



2008 FALL FUNDRAISER
The 2008 Fall Fundraiser is Sunday, September 28 at Ingram Hall at Vanderbilt Blair School of Music. Thanks to our individual and corporate sponsors who are supporting this event:

Individual sponsors: Dr. Alan Bacharach, Berdelle & Ernest Campbell, Ken & Pat Christinson, Veronica & Peter Gunn, Bill Mitchell, Tom Neathamer, Stephen McRedmond & Matthew Cushing, Larry Seeman & Louise Barnes, Robert & Marie Thuan, Ray Wagner & Jennifer Kleine, Larry Weitz & Margaret Smith, and Gary & Catherine Wilson.

Corporate sponsors: Blair School of Music, Sir Speedy Printing, Woodland Wine Merchant, McLemore Auction, WMOT, LM Products, Green Hill Productions, The B3 Guys, Whole Foods, Parker Designs, & Zebra Marketing.

Please support these fine organizations and companies who are giving so much to the jazz community!

2007 Contributions:
The following individuals have made cash or in-kind contributions to support the Jazz Workshop. This includes contributions to the Annual Campaign, Sponsorships for the Fall Fundraiser, and contributions made at the end of 2006):

ENSEMBLE ($2,500 & above)

Dr. Alan Bachrach

RHYTHM SECTION ($1,000 & above)

Beegie Adair
Mel Barnes
Sara & Don Carmody
Mark and Linda Edwards
Adriana & Graham Gerdeman
Karen & Tom Knox
Kyle Lehning
John Lovecchio
Myles Maillie
Larry Seeman & Louise Barnes
Ray Wagner
Gary Wilson

SOLOIST ($500 - $1,000)

Scott Chambers
Judy & Jaylon Fincanon
Peter & Veronica Gunn
Leonard & Gayle Kindig
Skip Lawrence - Lawrence Brothers LLC
Steven McRedmond & Matthew Cushing
Larry Mechem - LM Products
Ralph Pace
Larry Weitz & Margaret Smith
Anonymous donation

DUO ($250 - $500)

ENTHUSIAST ($100 - 250)

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Corporate Sponsors:
The following companies and organizations have made major cash or in-kind contributions to support the Jazz Workshop and are considered corporate sponsors:

2005-06 Contributions and Sponsorship:
The following individuals and organizations have made cash or in-kind contributions to support the Jazz Workshop:

Dr. Alan Bachrach
Mark and Linda Edwards
Kyle Lehning
John Lovecchio
Freeman Rentals - The Total Show
Guy Brown
Nashville Wine & Spirits
Parker Designs
Provence
Sir Speedy Printing - Charlie Brown
University Club of Nashville
Wal-Mart
WFSK Radio
WMOT Radio
Jamey Aebersold
Pete Huttlinger
Steven McRedmond & Matthew Cushing
Drs. Larry Weitz & Margaret Smith
Gary Wilson
Bob Parks Realty
Farrell & Bobbe Morris
Amy Powell
Larry Seeman & Louise Barnes
Jeffrey Steinberg
Blair School of Music
Howard Music Group
Lawrence Brothers LLC
LOFTN-Sara Carmody
Premier Building Maintenance Corp.
Rose Immigration Law Firm
Spring Hill Suites
Sweet & Sassy Bakery
UPS Store - John Fuller
Zychron
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kindig
Eileen Beehan
Tim & Jill Brinduse
David Conrad
Benita Hill
Katherine Reinke
Anita Sheridan
Jay Slobey
Phillips Adams
Tommy Bolles
Sara Carmody
Scott Chambers
Pat Coil
Mechelle Dekmar
Barry Green
Kelly Hall
Jerry Navarro
Jonah Rabinowitz
Dann Sherrill
Harry Tinsley
Charles Weathers

Special contributions in 2005-06 that defy category:

Mark Edwards - donation of over 4,000 jazz CD's to the library.

Dan Strimer and Gary Hedden - donation of time and labor to the acoustic redesign of The Jazz Cave. Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped with construction and contributed money to this effort.

Thanks to the following companies and individuals for donating musical equipment or services which we use on a daily basis at the Workshop:

Mapex Drums
Bosphorus Cymbals
Yorkville Sound - Bud Mayer
Remo Drums
Pearl Drums
Dave Pomeroy (amp)
Farrell Morris (vibes)
Chester Thompson (drum equipment)
Ian Wallace (cymbals)
Cool Springs Complementary Medicine (pianos)
Kyle Lehning (pianos)
Albion Millworks - Richard Peden (design and construction of NJW facility)
Ion Media (Promotional video)
Precision Pianoworks

Dungey scholarship recipients for 2004, 2005, & 2006:
A total of $4,960 was donated to the Charles Dungey Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations came from a special "Jazz Party" at NJW in January and from a fundraiser at the Essense Day Spa in July. The scholarship fund provides scholarships for promising bassists and vocalists who have financial need.

Crystal Miller
Eric Stephens
Duane Pegler
Gregg Germony
Jim DePriest
Todd Parks
Charlie Anderson
Rodger Taylor

An additional $3,000 was donated by more than 50 individuals to purchase a painting of Charles Dungey from James Threalkill as a gift to the Dungey family.

Grants for 2005-2006

Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission
Tennessee Arts Commission
The Memorial Foundation (support for scholarships and clinics in schools)
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Southern Arts Federation

Community Collaborations

Germantown Octoberfest
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Tennessee Repertory Theater
Nashville Cultural Arts Project
Actors Bridge Theater
Tennessee Respite Coalition