OUR MISSION
VALUES
Excellence: We will present the highest quality musical and educational experience possible.
Education: We will share our musical knowledge and talent to inform, inspire, and expand the awareness and appreciation of jazz music.
Community: We will engage a diverse group of supporters whose shared love of jazz can build greater connections in our community
Discovery: We will encourage the exploration of the many styles that form the rich heritage of jazz.
Creativity: We will take an innovative approach to the presentation of jazz and foster its development as a living art form.
PURPOSE
To present jazz performances, provide learning experiences, and create a supportive and rewarding environment for the development of musical talent.
VISION
To be a jazz orchestra recognized for excellence and an established part of the Winston-Salem arts community.
MISSION
To celebrate and perpetuate the uniquely American art form of jazz.
HISTORY
Camel City Jazz Orchestra was founded in January 2012 to perform and cultivate jazz music in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and to serve as the community’s own professional big band. Our organization is dedicated to developing and promoting a vibrant jazz culture in Winston-Salem through performances and educational programs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Roberts Bass (Treasurer)
Heather Candelora
Joanne Coman Davidson (Secretary)
John J. Doyle, Jr. (Chair)
Mickey Flynn
Matt Kosma (Artistic Director)
Tom McKim
Jill Stricklin (President/Executive Director)
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Birdland ($1,000-$4,999)
John J. Doyle, Jr.
Matt Kosma & Jill Stricklin
Tom & Jane McKim
The McSwain Family Trust
Connie Quinn
Raffaldini Vineyards
Cotton Club ($500-$999)
Andrews Restaurant Group
Roberts & Judy Bass
Kevin & Rebecca Bender
William & Valerie Berger
Rick & Joanne Davidson
Suzanne Glass
Ron & Martha Lowry
The Millennium Center
Tom Mylet & Marianne Di Napoli-Mylet
Steven Sherrill
Savoy ($100 - $499)
Jamie Allbritten & Marilyn Taylor
Nina Amos
John & Hannah Appel
David Rea & Martha Apple
Brant & Betsy Armentrout
Reid & Lisa Ashe
John Austin
Dick & Rachel Barron
Doug Borwick & Julie Frye
Todd & Lora Buchwalter
Heather Candelora
Ken & Melanie Carlson
Phyllis Dunning
Mickey Flynn
Andy & Belinda Gerber
Goin’ Postal
Peter & Beth Juran
Bill & Lottie Kay
Andy & Melinda Knowles
Katie Kosma
Ron & Chase Law
Mark & Heather Leach
Leon & Jennifer Lenchik
Julia MacManus
Mike & Patti Moran
Joe and Susan Morris
Rick & Lois Moss
Ward Nichols
Mark & Amanda Norman
Emery & Marjorie Pike
Barbara Pilla
Todd Pittman & Kristine Sims
Barbara Raffaldini
David & Elizabeth Reid
Walter & Cindy Rothschild
Carl Sanders
Andrew Stenhouse
Jim & Christine Toole
Washington Perk & Provisions
Blue Note (Up to $100)
Hunter Atkins
Vicky Auchincloss
Ann Barnett
Peter Hitchcock
Thomas Jenkins
Robert Jolly & Lois Koufman
Joseph Pisano & Julia Turner
David Rice
Todd Weatherly & Beth Russo
This list reflects contributions received 1/1/22 -2/8/23. If your name was misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of our error.