OUR MISSION
VALUES
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Excellence: We will present the highest quality musical and educational experience possible.
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Education: We will share our musical knowledge and talent to inform, inspire, and expand the awareness and appreciation of jazz music.
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Community: We will engage a diverse group of supporters whose shared love of jazz can build greater connections in our community
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Discovery: We will encourage the exploration of the many styles that form the rich heritage of jazz.
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Creativity: We will take an innovative approach to the presentation of jazz and foster its development as a living art form.
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PURPOSE
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To present jazz performances, provide learning experiences, and create a supportive and rewarding environment for the development of musical talent.
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VISION
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To be a jazz orchestra recognized for excellence and an established part of the Winston-Salem arts community.
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MISSION
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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
Rachel Barron
Roberts Bass
Heather Candelora
Joanne Coman Davidson
Zack Davis
Seth Frack
Lindsay Kosma
Matt Kosma
Tom McKim
Tom Mylet
Jill Stricklin