-Presented more than 800 concerts attended by well over 30,000 patrons
-Paid over $900,000 to performer/teacher musicians
-Acquired a wine and beer license.
-Live Streamed more than 50 concerts during the height of the pandemic.
-Coached 70 (6 week) workshop sessions with over 280 different ensembles (adult/college students).
-Provided scholarships to adult and youth students with financial needs.
-Directed a youth program each school year, working with over 280 students in 36 ensembles (big bands and small groups).
To expand/improve services:
-Expanded from one rental unit to 3, remodeled and maintained the spaces. ()
-Acquired audio/visual equipment, and instruments including a beloved Yamaha piano.
-Acquired a wine and beer license.
Donations/Finances
-The current DJW rent and utilities expenses are over $60k annually, plus the cash flow needed to do all the above
-During this period donations from the community, totaled $420,000. We also raised another $401,000 in grants from RTI, Square/PPP, the TCF/Forry Fund, Shared Vision Foundation, and several private donors.
To keep this all going & growing please do contribute:
Thanks!