Our initiative is dedicated to enriching the educational experience in schools and classrooms by introducing music and jazz educational programming. We believe in the transformative power of music education, and our goal is to bring this enrichment directly into students’ learning environments. We recognize the importance of connecting educational initiatives with our year-round adult and festival programming.

This integration allows for a seamless flow of musical education from the classroom to broader community events, fostering a holistic and continuous learning experience. Importantly, our commitment extends beyond the confines of formal education as we prioritize serving our community. We aim to deepen community ties by offering free and accessible performances and educational programs to the public.

By making these resources widely available, we aspire to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of our community and make the joy of music and jazz education accessible to all.

Bay Area Artists and Bands present music and educational material for families and community members. Generally held at The Raven Theatre for Black History Month in February and Charles Schultz Museum in the Fall.

In honor of Black History and Music, Each February a Solo Teaching artist leads a presentation with music and narrative, about how the Jazz and the music they play connect to African American culture.

New this year we celebrate Latin History Month at the end of September and early October.

Educational talks led by Jazz historians and educators providing historical context and information on the jazz music we love but don’t always know the context/history behind. Usually hosted at and in collaboration with the Healdsburg library.

Harlem of the West Players, a band of artists which consist of a trio of musicians, a dancer, and a poet, bring to life the vibrant history and culture that existed in the Fillmore district of San Francisco in the 1940s and 1950s.

Free Community Choir led by Tiffany Austin
Rehearsing monthly throughout the Spring months, and performing during the festival.

The Healdsburg High School After School Jazz Band is led by Rob Sudduth and John Natelli (High school and Jr. High school Music Teacher). This spring semester the Jazz Band will practice and present a final performance.

Educational  Area designated in the Healdsburg Plaza during the annual Juneteenth Celebration as part of the festival. Includes: posters on the history of Juneteenth, activities for children and families and percussion workshops led throughout the day.

Music and performing arts workshops held in a daylong intensive where students work with acclaimed teaching artists in music, visual art, theatre, poetry, and dance and come together at the end of the day to perform a work created that day in a showcase performance.

Healdsburg Jazz is proud to announce the formation of the first Healdsburg Jazz Collective (HJC), which is a group of accomplished and celebrated musicians who live and primarily but not exclusively perform in Healdsburg and Sonoma County.