Sept 15 Deadline – Jazz Musicians Invited to Apply for John Stites Jazz Award

JAZZ MUSICIANS INVITED TO APPLY FOR 2023 JOHN STITES JAZZ AWARD

Awards range from $5,000 – $25,000 for artistic development and jazz events

Next Application Deadline is September 15, 2023
 

The John Stites Jazz Artist Organization (JSJAO) announces the opening of the 2023 John Stites Jazz Award (JSJA) application process. Awards range in value from $5,000 to $25,000 and are given in 2 categories: 1.) artistic development and 2.) jazz events. The selection criteria and online application can be accessed at JohnStitesJazzAwards.org.  

The deadline for the 2nd 2023 Award cycle is September 15. The awards honor John Stites, a midwestern professional musician and audio recording engineer.  The JSJAO awards $200,000 annually to aspiring jazz artists and world-class jazz events.   Funds are allocated through a term endowment established for professional jazz musicians, jazz performances, and special events, including:

- Concert performances with well-known soloists, jazz ensembles, and special
guests

- Scholarships for established and emerging professional jazz musicians to attend
advanced level workshops, master classes, and other training events

- Jazz artist competitions with monetary awards that will be applied to programs
and experiences that further perfect performance skills

- Projects that expand jazz audiences and enhance appreciation of jazz.