HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) –The jazz band at Christian County High School was accepted into the Jazz Empowers Band Director Support Program. Jazz Empowers is a Nashville based organization that is dedicated to transforming the lives of youth in underserved schools through jazz education.
A news release from Christian County Public Schools says that as part of the program, the band will get full access to curriculum resources, and direct coaching and support to the school’s band directors. The band has also received a $1,000 grant that they can use to purchase instruments, music, and other equipment.
“We are excited to add additional support to our jazz program,” says CCHS Band Director, Anthony Darnall. “We are appreciative of the opportunity to join the Jazz Empowers organization and plan to use the grant funds to purchase sheet music, mouthpieces, and accessories for our program.”