“I like that the council gives jazz students a voice to hear our perspectives and experiences.”

- Tavis Brown, Student Advisory Council graduate

What Is the Jazz Empowers Student Advisory Council?

The Student Advisory Council is a highly selective committee of dedicated jazz students from across the country. The council meets on a monthly basis to build community with other jazz students, become better musicians, and provide feedback on how jazz is taught in schools.

Who Can Apply?

High school student that participates in jazz bands at Jazz Empowers partner schools.

Why Should You Apply?

• All council members will receive a $500 scholarship at the end of the school year.

• The council will allow you to connect with other students across the country that are just as passionate about jazz as you are.

• It will provide a great leadership opportunity to represent your school and community. 

• You will receive advice on college application/auditions.

Expectations

• Attend monthly one-hour long council meetings on Zoom. (December 2025 through April 2026)

• Respond to Jazz Empowers communications within 48 hours.

• Provide monthly updates on progress in jazz band/school to Jazz Empowers.

• Continue to be an active leader in their school’s jazz band.

• Actively participate in council discussions during meetings.

optional Play-Along Track

• You will answer questions as well as submit a video of your playing (submitting materials using a phone or computer camera is acceptable, no professional recording required).

• The video may be anything that best showcases your playing.

• If you are looking for ideas, you can take an improvised solo on 2-4 choruses on the Bb blues play-along track. 

Deadline: November 16, 2025