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Legacy Jazz Festival '08

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The Legacy Jazz Festival is presented by
The North East Florida Jazz Association, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

In May 1986, "Jeep" and Muriel McCoy contacted the memberships of various organizations within Palm Coast requesting lovers of Jazz to meet at their home on a specified date. Forty people responded to the request. All agreed that their love for music in general and their affection for Jazz in particular, was strong enough to warrant the formation of an organization. That organization has become known as the North East Florida Jazz Association (NEFJA). Musicians, students of music and others who loved Jazz, but were themselves non-performers, decided to take on the task of educating the public as to the value of understanding and preserving this valuable, rich western world's only original art form.

for more information, please visit: www.NEFJAonline.org

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Dear Friends,

The North East Florida Jazz Association (NEFJA) is proud to present Legacy Jazz Festival ’08. As a grassroots jazz society comprised of 300 jazz lovers from New Smyrna Beach to St. Augustine, we’re proud of the fact that this marks our third annual festival celebrating jazz, America’s unique art form. We’re also proud that for more than 20 years, we have been able to make live world-class jazz performances accessible to Northeast Florida audiences. And, we’re especially proud that we’ve provided $27,000 in scholarships to talented students enrolled in Jazz Studies programs at Florida colleges and universities. That’s our mission. That’s why NEFJA exists.

Jazz is an endangered art. As jazz lovers, we take our responsibility to preserve, promote and perpetuate one of our country’s greatest cultural achievements very seriously. Whenever there’s a downturn in the economy, the arts suffer. And that’s when it’s even more important that those who truly appreciate the freedom, creativity and passion of jazz do what we can to save the music for today and for future generations.

Thank you for supporting the North East Florida Jazz Association and for helping keep the music alive.

Muriel D. McCoy
President

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Becoming a Corporate Sponsor is easy, and can mean quite a bit to a young music student. Many times, your contribution is the very thing that keeps these students playing.

But there are also tremendous business opportunities available to our sponsors. From advertising on both the web and printed Festival Guide, to cross promotion your own events during the festival, as a sponsor, you gain unprecedented access to thousands of visitors. So becoming a sponsor is about more than helping our talented youth reach their full potential. It's also about helping your business do the same...

If you're an individual who wants to help. Opportunities are available to you as well. Please visit the [Become a Patron] page for more information.

To become a Corporate Sponsor,
please fill out this form.

If you are interested in sponsoring a specific performance, please visit the [Sponsor a Performance] page for more information.

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With the downturn in the economy, the arts are the first to lose funding, both public and private. From arts and music programs in schools to lack of discretionary income for those piano lessons – few fortunate kids can afford to play musical instruments and further their passion by enrolling in college conservatories.

To become a Patron
using your Credit Card
online, [click here]

On the upside, Jazz is and always has been a great equalizer, effortlessly blurring the lines between inner city and suburbs, the haves and have nots, races and generations. But the future of Jazz, too, is now uncertain, and hinges on the support of those who believe that we have an obligation to preserve this endangered art form for future generations. The best way to ensure that Jazz outlives us is through empowering talented young musicians of today. NEFJA to date has donated over 27,000 towards college scholarships and we are pleased to welcome some of our previous scholarship winners on stage at the LEGACYJazz Fest 08.

Join the Rhythm Section &
BECOME A PATRON
of the LEGACY JAZZ FESTIVAL '08...

Help the NEFJA continue to bring great entertainment to North East Florida • Support Music Education & talented Students through the NEFJA Scholarship Fund • Receive recognition of your contribution in the ‘08 Festival Guide.

Select Patron Instrument:

Bass ($25)	Guitar ($50)	Piano ($75)	Percussion ($100)

Note: If any purchases are to be listed in a name other than yours, please indicate this in the comments of your order. Please note that each Patron will be listed in Legacy Jazz Festival Guide.

If you prefer, you can become a Patron by mail,
To do so, please download and fill out [this form].

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Since 1987, the NEFJA has been bringing internationally known jazz greats to delight the audiences in North East Florida, as well as providing opportunities for local retired professional musicians to showcase their talents.

To become a Member
using your Credit Card
online, [click here]

NEFJA’s mission and objectives are in harmony with the objectives of the American Federation of Jazz Societies and the International Association of Jazz Education. Our focus has always been on not only bringing high quality jazz performances to this area, but also promoting this uniquely American Art Form to the next generation of musicians and music lovers. We accomplish this by hosting jazz clinics in local schools and raising funds to provide scholarships to worthy young musicians enrolled in music programs at regional universities.

To date, over 27,000 in scholarships has been awarded to talented students, and countless jazz performances were made available to local audiences. Our achievements could not have been possible without our members, currently at over 300 and growing. Our members enjoy a monthly newsletter with updates on upcoming concerts and other cultural events, as well as substantial discounts on tickets, trips to various festivals and the knowledge that they are keeping the legacy of JAZZ alive and well for future generations.

Please, consider becoming a member of the NEFJA.

Annual Membership Options:

Couple's Membership $35.00	Single Membership $20.00	Student Membership $10.00

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“The life of the arts is far from an interruption, a distraction, in the life of a nation, is close to the center of a nation's purpose-and is a test of the quality of a nations' civilization.” ~ John F. Kennedy

Since 1989, the NEFJA has provided support for North East Florida's gifted music students totaling $27,000, and for a reletively small volunteer based non-profit, that's pretty good. But now, more than ever, we must strive to do better!

Below is a list of the scholarships awarded in previous years—scholarship that would not have happened without your support. Thank you!

1989 Warren Williams – Piano,
Stetson University

1990 Herbert Harris - Trumpet, FAMU

1991 James St. Charles
Trumpet, DBCC

1992 Pamela Austin
Trumpet, Bethune CC

1993 Robert Rucker – Drums, UNF

1994 David Carey – Saxophone, UNF

1995 Vincent Gardner
Trombone, UNF

1996 David Champagne
Trumpet, UNF

1997 Randall Haywood
Trumpet, UNF

1998 Timothy Pitchford
Trombone, UNF

1999 Daniel Silva – Saxophone, UNF

2000 Nalisio Tavares – UNF

2001 David Prente – Drums, University of Miami

2002 Reynold Callender
Trumpet, UNF

2003 Paul Chung You
Saxophone, UNF

2003 Miguel Alvarado
Saxophone, UNF

2003 Ryan Rosello – Guitar, UNF

2004 Rodney Hampton
Alto Saxophone, UNF

2004 Joshua Bowlus – Piano, UNF

2004 Omar Cherry – Piano, FAMU

2005 Willerm Delisfort – Piano, FAMU

2005 Eric Stites – Drums, FSU

2005 Alex Nguyen – Trumpet, UNF

2006 Ryan Weisheit – Saxophone

2007 William Goble
Upright Bass, FSU

2007 Chris Miller, Saxophone, UNF

2007 Michael J. Williams,
Trumpet, FAMU

2007 Louis Colone, Saxophone & Clarinet, UNF

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Unique Venue Sponsorship
Opportunities available:

Get your company or oganization center stage at the Legacy Jazz Festival. Choose from the Pirate's Auditorium with headlined events, the Pirate's Courtyard, or The Big Screens at European Village during the Kick-Off event, Friday May 9th!

Bidding ends Friday April 4th at 1:00pm, with results annouced at 3:00pm.

Note: If you would like to bid on multiple venues,
please click each bid llink and submit your bids individually.

Pirate's Auditorium Sponsorship
Minimum Bid: $2500
To place your bid, click here. You will be notified via email if outbid.

What you get:
Sponsor Name Prominently displayed throughout the headlined concerts at the auditorium, the venue for performances by Grammy Nominatee Freddy Cole, Eddie Henderson, Vincent Gardner, Javon Jackson, and more.

Your name prominently mentioned in all national press releases, advertising and promotional materials.

One page thank you ad in the festival guide.

4 Complimentary tickets to all festival concerts with Front Row Seats.

2 Complimentary tickets to all receptions with the artists, and end of festival invitation only gala.

One signed by performers festival poster.

Pirates Courtyard
Minimum Bid: $1000
To place your bid, click here. You will be notified via email if outbid.

Sponsor Name Prominently displayed throughout the courtyard for the Sunday’s Mother’s Day Jazz Luncheon with the Fantastic Doug Carn Big Band and other performances.

Your name prominently mentioned in all national press releases, advertising and promotional materials.

One page thank you ad in the festival guide.

2 Complimentary tickets to all festival concerts with Front Row Seats.

2 Complimentary tickets to all receptions with the artists, and end of festival invitation only gala.

One signed by performers festival poster.

Friday Night at the European Village
Minimum Bid: $1800
To place your bid, click here. You will be notified via email if outbid.

Sponsor Name Prominently displayed throughout the Piazza and on the 3 large TV screens behind the stage from Thursday evening through the kick off festival performances on Friday Night, featuring Alex Nguyen and culminating in a late evening JAZZ JAM

Your name prominently mentioned in all national press releases, advertising and promotional materials.

One page thank you ad in the festival guide.

2 Complimentary tickets to all festival concerts with Front Row Seats.

2 Complimentary tickets to all receptions with the artists, and end of festival invitation only gala.

One signed by performers festival poster.

For additional information, please email: info@legacyjazz.com

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