The Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education partners with several organizations to promote jazz and jazz education. Current and recent activities include:
Summer ScholarshipsFor Summer 2007, the Dakota Foundation awarded scholarships to each of these organizations:
Click here to download information about scholarships and an application form.
The Dakota ComboThe Foundation allocated funds to support the 2007–2008 edition of the Dakota Combo, a partnership with MacPhail Center for Music. This will cover auditions, rehearsals, student tuition at MacPhail, and school visits.
Twin Cities Jazz FestivalIn partnership with MacPhail Center for Music, the Foundation funded the student stage at the 2007 Twin Cities Jazz Festival, June 30–July 1.
3rd Annual Jazz Piano Scholarship CompetitionIn partnership with the Schubert Club, the Foundation cosponsored the 2007 Jazz Piano Scholarship Competition for students ages 15–18, hosted a performance competition and award ceremony at the Dakota Jazz Club, and awarded $2000 in scholarships to the winners.
Jane AwardAt our benefit in January, the Foundation awarded the 2nd Annual Jane Award to Leigh Kamman, legendary jazz broadcaster and longtime host of Minnesota Public Radio’s The Jazz Image. The Jane Award is named in honor of Jane Matteson.
Would you like to partner with us?Do you have an idea that would support our mission [link to mission on site] and promote jazz and jazz education? Send a brief description to
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