Chart to decide which membership is right for you. To join via phone, call 312-781-6299, option 4 to speak with the JEN Membership Manager, Jesse Nolan or email membership@ jazzednet.org.


After joining, some of your membership benefits will include:


Exclusive downloadable jazz charts. Every two months, a new chart is released for a limited download period (2 months). Current selections include:


“JEN-TEN” by Greg Yasinitsky (Big Band)


“Take The Next Train” by Horace Alexander Young (Combo)


Apply for a Jazz2U $300/$500 Grant to fund a guest artist, clinician, etc. for your program. Applications are due before October 1.


Request your FREE Traditional Jazz Curriculum Kit


Join the Alabama Jazz Education Network Facebook Group to stay connected to your local jazz education network


Register for the 11th Annual Jazz Education


Network Conference in New Orleans, January 7- 10, 2020. Early Bird (Discounted) Registration ends September 30. This is an excellent opportunity to connect to the global jazz community and there is a JENerations Jazz Festival that your groups can perform in (apply to participate). To register for the JEN conference, go to http://jazzednet.org/conference/conference- registration/.


It gets even better! At the local level here in Alabama, we can start JEN Chapters. Your students will receive exclusive youth membership benefits including scholarship eligibility. Consider chartering a JEN Chapter for your school or organization. A chapter membership costs the same as an individual membership ($84) and includes one (1) “JENeral” Individual Membership for the director and FREE student (under 18) “yJEN” memberships or discounted collegiate “eJEN” membership ($24). Note: chapters have a minimum of 10 student members. Students will have the opportunity to serve in officer positions to


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facilitate and promote jazz education/performance at their school.


Student members receive a monthly digital subscription to Downbeat and JazzED Magazines and can also apply for the following JEN programs:


Scholarships & Awards http://jazzednet.org/advancing- education/scholarships/.


Young Composers Showcase http://jazzednet.org/advancing-education/young- composer-showcase/.


Mentoring Program http://jazzednet.org/advancing- education/mentoring/.


As Todd Stoll, the current JEN President, has stated, “Let us rise to the level of the art form we support, embody the spirit of the music we serve, and in these particular times, come together”. In closing, regardless of whether you join JEN or not, we need to connect the resources within our region. There are lots of great jazz programs, events, and activities within our region. Please utilize the Alabama Jazz Education Network Facebook Group page to promote your events and to facilitate awareness within our region. Let’s put the word out and “Join The Music”! If you are interested in joining JEN, please reach out to us. There are several other initiatives in the works, so stay tuned to our new Alabama JEN Facebook Group Page. In the spirit of swing, Dr. Matt Leder


JEN Contact Information: Jesse Nolan, JEN Membership Manager 312-781-6299, option 4 membership@jazzednet.org


Dr. Matt Leder,


Alabama JEN Unit President 256-549-8394


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