"What we play is life" -Louis Armstrong
With your support
Jazz Up strives to provide jazz students with fun, new ways to learn. We believe in accessibility for our students, and thanks to sponsors like you, we are able to provide to more students throughout Chicago. We have many opportunities for you to sponsor our students and our program. We have varying levels of sponsorships, with each level having exclusive thank you gifts. We also have scholarships for students!
Sponsorship Levels
We at Jazz Up thank you for your interest in sponsoring our program. Below are the varying levels of sponsorships.
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I'm Be-Boppin' Too
$1 - $99
-Thank you! Your donation will help a young musician attend Jazz Up at an affordable cost.
- Signed photo of the class of ‘23 - Jazz Up T-shirt - Access to candid rehearsal clips, faculty concerts, masterclass segments, and livestream link to the final concert - Plaque
Cutting the Changes
$500 - $999
- All above, plus:
--Recognition as a supporter on the concert program
- Logo or name on the Jazz Up T-shirt
- Signed photo of the class of ‘23 - Jazz Up T-shirt - Access to candid rehearsal clips, faculty concerts, masterclass segments, and livestream link to the final concert - Plaque
Mentor's Circle
$100 - $249
- A signed card from the students
- A digital group photo
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- Signed photo of the class of ‘23 - Jazz Up T-shirt - Access to candid rehearsal clips, faculty concerts, masterclass segments, and livestream link to the final concert - Plaque
A Love Supreme
$1000 +
​- All above, plus:
- Tickets or a live video to any live performance of Sharel Cassity or Richard Johnson
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- Current albums by Sharel Cassity and Richard Johnson
- Signed photo of the class of ‘23 - Jazz Up T-shirt - Access to candid rehearsal clips, faculty concerts, masterclass segments, and livestream link to the final concert - Plaque
Groovin'
$250 - $499
- All above, plus:
- A digital concert program
- A link to the final concert
- Signed photo of the class of ‘23 - Jazz Up T-shirt - Access to candid rehearsal clips, faculty concerts, masterclass segments, and livestream link to the final concert - Plaque
Jazz Master
$2000 +
- All above, plus:
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- A live or Zoom concert/ interview with Sharel Cassity and Richard Johnson at an agreed-upon date and time. The medium depends on location.
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- Signed photo of the class of ‘23 - Jazz Up T-shirt - Access to candid rehearsal clips, faculty concerts, masterclass segments, and livestream link to the final concert - Plaque
Scholarships
Standard - $200
Provide one student with paid tuition to Jazz Up. This is a need based scholarship!
Sassy Scholar - $200
Sponsor a young, aspiring female jazz musician.
Merit-Based - $200
Provide one student with paid tuition to Jazz Up. This is a merit-based scholarship!
Lunch Sponsor
Donate or cater lunch one day from a local restaurant
