Our mission is to help support high school graduates with exceptional promise in the medium of sound. The fund seeks individuals who are dedicated to their talents, committed to continue their education and share some of the personal traits of Jake: enthusiasm for the creation of music, an appetite for adventure and an unending love for his friends, family and community.

“JFMAF/JAS resumes our scholarship programming and events for our community and State. We will be implementing our “Mentorship Program” featuring iconic artists to help guide our awardees in the world of Music and Sound. Please stand by for updated information on the Mentors joining our team.”

“Covid and the variants continued to plague the world, creating havoc and uncertainty across the world. The live entertainment sector again takes a huge hit, making any fundraising events and concerts extremely difficult for us and every artist. Even with all the strife, JFMAF/JAS awarded 4 scholarships to graduating seniors, 2 - Aspen, 1 - Basalt and 1 - Glenwood Springs High. It was of paramount importance to the JFMAF/JAS team to make sure the Scholarship Fund survived during an insurmountable test for all students across the country and the world. ”

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Covid-19 raises the ugly head of infection disrupting the lives of everyone. All fundraising events and performances for the year are cancelled. The live music environment is literally decimated. Through the continued support of JAS and donors and corporate sponsors JFMAF/JAS happily awards 4 scholarships for the year. 1 - Aspen, 1 -Basalt, 2-Roaring Fork High plus 1 Belly Up Aspen scholarship to Sydney Yllanes who attends the University of Colorado-Denver.”

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JFMAF/JAS awards 4 scholarships, 1 - CRMS, 1 - Basalt High, 1 - Roaring Fork High, 1 - Glenwood Springs High. Plus the 1st Belly Up Aspen inaugural scholarship is awarded to Noah Rowe Gaddis attending Berklee College of Music in Boston.”

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The JFMAF/JAS partnership presents “Sonic Showdown” a valley wide talent showcase at the Temporary in Willits, to promote awareness of the JFMAF/JAS Scholarship Programs.”

“JFMAF/JAS gave out 2 Scholarships to Aspen High School, 1 scholarship to Basalt High School, 1 Scholarship to Carbondale High School, 3 Scholarships to Glenwood Springs High School graduating seniors”

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JFMAF/Belly Up partnership presented the inaugural Vino & Vinyl series kicking off at Victoria’s Expresso and Wine Bar with support from JAS staff. The night kicked off with fantastic wines, delicious tapas and classic vinyl walking an enthusiastic audience down memory lane. Michael McDonald of Steely Dan and Doobie Bros fame was our 1st very special guest who gave insights to his life as a legendary musician, songwriter, vocalist and overall incredible human. Stay tuned for V&V 2.0 coming in 2019.”

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JFMAF and Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) have joined forces creating more scholarship opportunities and reach.”

“JFMAF awarded 3 scholarships to Aspen High School graduating seniors and 1 scholarships to a Basalt High School graduating senior”

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In collaboration with Belly Up, JFMAF produces 4th Annual “ReFievel” Thanksgiving community concert”

“JFMAF expands scholarship opportunities to Basalt High School”

“JFMAF gave out 2 scholarships to Aspen High School and 2 scholarships to Basalt High School graduating seniors”

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In collaboration with Belly Up, produced 3rd Annual “ReFieVel” concert to showcase local musical artists”

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In collaboration with Souls in Action, produced “ReFieVel” concert in Denver to promote front range Bass Music talent”

“JFMAF gave out 3 scholarships to Aspen High School
 graduating seniors”

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JFMAF in collaboration with Belly Up, produced 2nd Annual “Music Night for Jake” concert to showcase
 local musical artists”

“JFMAF gave out 2 scholarships to AHS

graduating seniors”

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JFMAF in collaboration with Belly Up produced the 1st Annual “Music Night for Jake” to showcase local musical talent”

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The Jake Foerster Music Arts Fund (JFMAF) was founded”