Civic Music Association

Established in 1994, JazzReach is a nationally recognized New York City-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, performance, creation and teaching of jazz music.  Through the presentation of innovative, widely acclaimed live multi-media educational programs for young audiences, captivating main-stage concerts for general audiences and informative clinics and master-classes for student musicians and ensembles, JazzReach is steadfastly dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation, awareness and understanding of this rich, vital, ever-evolving American art form.

Since premiering our debut educational program in 1997, JazzReach has successfully positioned itself as one of our nation’s leading arts organizations dedicated to jazz. Our dynamic, innovative programs have triumphantly served over 255,000 young people nationwide in partnership with many of America’s most prominent performing arts presenters and have received unanimous praise from students, teachers, parents, the media and arts professionals alike.

Civic Music Association is proud to present JazzReach’s program Stolen Moments: The First 100 Years of Jazz on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 9:30 am at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium.  This program is free and open for student groups ONLY!  Reservations are required and can be made by calling 515-280-4020 or staff@civicmusic.org