Saturday was filled with jazz education for teachers AND students at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas! Five public school music educators joined Rich DeRosa for a master class for music educators. Rich is the Director of Jazz Composition and Arranging at the University of North Texas. He focused the […]
Thank You Florida Lottery for being a partner of HAPCO Music Foundation
We’d like to thank the Florida Lottery for being a partner of HAPCO Music Foundation! As the primary funding source of the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, the Florida Lottery has helped nearly one million students reach their dream of a higher education. At the direction of Governor DeSantis, and in […]
What a great show at the Wells’built Museum, March 9, 2024!
Vocalist and keyboardist Vance Villastrigo and the UCF Flying Horse Big Band, directed by Jeff Rupert, performing Ray Charles’ Georgia on My Mind. What a great show at the Wells’built Museum, March 9, 2024! They entertained us with music from Black jazz legends who performed at the South Street Casino […]
We’d like to thank the Florida Lottery for being a partner of HAPCO Music Foundation!
The Florida Lottery has contributed more than $8 billion to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, enabling over 980,000 students to attend college! Thanks to the Florida Lottery’s dedication to education, students can pursue their passions while attending college. Are you a Bright Futures recipient, past or present? The Florida Lottery […]
Jazz Master Class at Evans High School
In for the day from Indiana for a jazz master class at Evans High School – thank you, Dr. Todd Williams for an energy-packed, fun and informative afternoon! Director of Bands Mario Ford welcomed in Dr. Williams for this HAPCO master class. He said, “The kids loved Dr. Williams!” We […]
HAPCO at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Best Fest
What a BLAST at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Best Fest yesterday! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see what we are up to. Chef Sage and his team shared some very tasty treats. And we so enjoyed all the great conversations! Thanks also to Presenting Sponsor Foundation […]
FAMU Day at the Capitol
HAPCO’s Chairman Joseph Patrick McMullen and Senator Geraldine Thompson, Florida State Senate, 15th District, last Wednesday, Feb 21 – the 2024 FAMU Day at the Capitol. Senator Thompson’s guidance, inspiration and support have been crucial in our development of programs that help our community’s young people improve their lives with […]
Thank you, The Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation
Thank you, The Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation, for an amazing weekend of incredible music at the Daytona Jazz Weekend! And thank you for your support of our work to help young people improve their lives through their musical and artistic talents! The support of our community partners allows HAPCO to […]
Harriet Tubman: Icon of Freedom
What an amazing look into Black History we had! Thank you, everyone who joined us at the Town of Oakland’s Black History Month Exhibit Opening Reception at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center on February 15, 2024. The exhibit celebrates the hope of freedom, showcased in art, documentary […]
International Jazz Day 2023 – Thank You!
December 7, 2023 Joseph McMullen HAPCO Music Foundation Inc Apopka, FL United States Dear Joseph: As this year draws to a close, on behalf of UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your participation in the International Jazz […]