Kitsap Jazz Society

WELCOME!

Kitsap Jazz Society (KJS) is a response to public demand and the desire to support a jazz social network in the Kitsap community.

KJS was formed by a group of Kitsap County musicians and jazz enthusiasts to promote education, preservation, and advancement of Jazz as an American art form.

Our Mission

KJS presents jazz to the public in a variety of ways, including festivals, performances, free jams, hands-on workshops, clinics and community education and outreach initiatives.
 

Our objectives are to foster a greater awareness and enjoyment of jazz in the community through social networking, education and performances, and to provide scholarships to deserving students who wish to further their knowledge and skill in the music field.

Our Programs

The Kitsap Jazz Society’s programs are designed to showcase the variety of styles and cultural traditions in jazz, attracting audiences of all ages, income levels, and cultural backgrounds.

Presentations

Throughout the year, KJS presents monthly concerts, weekly jam sessions and the Jazz View newsletter.

Members receive our electronic newsletter, which contains information about jazz events and issues around the Kitsap and Greater Seattle Area.
 

Jazz Week, a week-long celebration of jazz music, with concerts, jam sessions, clinics, art exhibits and our Annual Haborside Jazz Festival, will be held annually in downtown Bremerton’s beautiful Harborside Waterfront.

Scholarships
 

Through contributions and sponsored events, KJS will offer scholarships to deserving students who plan to pursue a career in music.

Music in Schools
 

In an effort to keep jazz music flourishing, we work in the schools to expose young people to the history of this great American art form.
 

The Jazz Society is actively involved in presenting workshops, demonstrations, master classes, lectures and concerts to students at all levels from kindergarten through college.

Membership

KJS offers individual, family and business memberships - with discounts for seniors, people with disabilities and students.  You'll receive the Jazz View newsletter and reduced admission prices to KJS events.  Download the membership form HERE (pdf). 

For more information, call (360) 731-1609.|

DOWNLOAD our January 2008 Newsletter by clicking HERE!
DOWNLOAD our October 2007 Newsletter by clicking HERE!

Kitsap Jazz Society
c/o Clarence Nelson
P. O. Box 1
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 731-1609
Or e-mail us at:  kitsapjazz@hotmail.com

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Last updated on February 13, 2008 at 4:20 pm