Music with a Mission
Many people described Jonathan as a bridge, bringing together students, different generations and opposing ideas. As a student leader he worked on two causes; bringing band instruments to underserved schools, and building wells in Africa. In this spirit, Music with a Mission was created, to raise awareness about water issues and increase college-bound rates for students from disadvantaged communities. Read more…
Jazz Academy at Solebury School
Every August students involved in the foundation’s outreach get together on the campus of Solebury School. Students from Creative Arts High School and Foundation Academy, founding Music In America schools, rehearse with students from Bucks County, under the direction of their band directors and faculty from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Inner city students have an opportunity to spend time in the country and prepare for college.
The Jonny Scholars
Jonathan was a student activist and a freshman at Oberlin College. The foundation awards two college scholarships a year to students who exhibit creativity and originality in both thought and action. Recipients exhibit the spirit of Jonathan, a bit of a contrarian, a bit of a dreamer, but always inspired by the possibilities. Read more…
