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| Mission Statement In honor of the 75th birthday anniversary of John Coltrane, The John Coltrane Foundation was established to provide scholarships to outstanding young musicians and to create venues for these young artists to perform. The Foundation’s goal is to encourage and advance the performance of jazz music and other forms of artistic expression in the jazz idiom, which are the same goals and values embodied in the music of John Coltrane. The John Coltrane Foundation Board of Directors Alice Coltrane – President Michelle Coltrane-Carbonell – Vice President Gloria Hartman-Ali, Ph.D. Carl Hickson, H.Y.T. Sylvia Roberts, B.A.C. Staff Marilyn Mcleod – Coordinator Kelly Ferguson Pierre Coursey Lakshmi Myers Shyam Reyes Jill Hurst Robert Moss Scholarship specifics The initial scholarship awards will be for the 2004-2005 academic year. This year Scholarships will be managed by The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America (CSFA) and will be offered through the following colleges and universities. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. California Institute of The Arts, Valencia, CA. University of California, Los Angeles, CA. New York University, New York, N.Y. Howard University, Washington D.C. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates planning to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study in music with a concentration in JAZZ. The program will utilize standard CSFA recipient selection procedures including the consideration of past academic performance and future potential leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, statement of career and educational aspirations and goals, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. An interview and audition will also be required. Donation The John Coltrane Foundation supports the Scholarship Fund through private contributions. We hope to add your name to our list of supporters and recipients of our news letter. To make a donation by a major credit card you may contact our office directly at : 818-226-9991 or email to : mikicc@dslextreme.com Donations by check should be made payable to The John Coltrane Foundation and mailed to : The John Coltrane Foundation 21777 Ventura Blvd. Suite 253 Woodland Hills, CA. 91367 Thank you in advance for your donation. Donations to the John Coltrane Foundation are tax-deductible as provided by law. For further information contact: The John Coltrane Foundation, Inc. C/O Jowcol Music, Inc. 21777 Ventura Blvd. Suite 253 Woodland Hills, CA. 91364 Or You can fax your inquiry to: 818.226.9996 or email inquiry to jcf@dslextreme.com |