Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Bands & Ensembles, Music

Mission: The mission of the Westchester Jazz Orchestra is to promote jazz, contribute to its evolution, and advance the appreciation andunderstanding of this uniquely American cultural treasure. Drawing uponthe talent of renowned Westchester-based professional musicians, composers, and arrangers, the Orchestra performs a broad range of jazz works from classic standards to commissioned pieces. We are also committed to inspiring young listeners with outreach programs in jazz education.

Programs: The Westchester Jazz Orchestra offers an annual concert series as well as educational programs. Our concert season features theme-based concerts reflecting the breadth of jazz. Our commissioned arrangements now number over 150.In our education programs, we visit school jazz bands, teaching students how to become both better ensemble players and more accomplished soloists. Student tickets for our concerts are only $5.Our aim with students is to help foster a lifelong love of listening to and playing music.