Supporting high school graduates with exceptional promise in the medium of sound.
The JFMAF mission is to support high school graduates with exceptional promise in storytelling through the mediums of film, music and 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 and storytelling through music, and appetite for adventure and an unending love for this friends, family and community.
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“The Jake Foerster/Jazz Aspen Snowmass Music Arts Fund present the Aspen Premiere of GRINGA at the Wheeler Opera House on Dec. 27th, 2022 @ 7:00pm. Longtime local, EJ Foerster, (action director/associate producer) and former Aspenite, Patrick Hasburgh, (writer/ director) both of “Aspen Extreme” fame; have teamed up again on GRINGA, an indie feature filmed on location in Mexico. Foerster directs and produces along with Snowmass filmmaker, Marny Eng with Hasburgh penning this original screenplay.”
— 2022
“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. ”
— 2021
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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.”
— 2020
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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.”
— 2019
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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.”
— 2018
“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”
— 2018
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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.”
— 2018
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JFMAF and Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) have joined forces creating more scholarship opportunities and reach.”
— 2018
“JFMAF awarded 3 scholarships to Aspen High School graduating seniors and 1 scholarships to a Basalt High School graduating senior”
— 2017
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In collaboration with Belly Up, JFMAF produces 4th Annual “ReFievel” Thanksgiving community concert”
— 2017
“JFMAF expands scholarship opportunities to Basalt High School”
— 2016
“JFMAF gave out 2 scholarships to Aspen High School and 2 scholarships to Basalt High School graduating seniors”
— 2016
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In collaboration with Belly Up, produced 3rd Annual “ReFieVel” concert to showcase local musical artists”
— 2016
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In collaboration with Souls in Action, produced “ReFieVel” concert in Denver to promote front range Bass Music talent”
— 2016
“JFMAF gave out 3 scholarships to Aspen High School graduating seniors”
— 2015
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JFMAF in collaboration with Belly Up, produced 2nd Annual “Music Night for Jake” concert to showcase local musical artists”
— 2015
“JFMAF gave out 2 scholarships to AHS graduating seniors”
— 2014
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JFMAF in collaboration with Belly Up produced the 1st Annual “Music Night for Jake” to showcase local musical talent”
— 2014
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The Jake Foerster Music Arts Fund (JFMAF) was founded”
— 2013
“Music can change the world because it can change people. ”
