The Purpose of Jackson Street Music Program
The Jackson Street Music Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth organization's purpose is to enhance the social, cultural and personal development of youth by utilizing the art of music.
Our Mission
To provide youth participants with musical programming that enhances their cultural, social, personal and professional development.
Our Goal
To inspire youth participants’ creativity as well as their social and cultural productivity through the art of music.
Definition of Jackson Street Music Program’s Youth Developmental Objectives
The Jackson Street Music Program’s Youth Developmental Objectives are Social Development, Cultural Development and Personal Development. Our Developmental Objectives are defined as follows:
Social Development
To expand youth participant’s skill of community socialization through lessons in etiquette that includes preparing for a concert or event by understanding the essence of proper attire, behavior, and social norms associated with the particular occasion.
Cultural Development
To expose youth participants to a variety of musical settings and genres and; to explore the history, culture and roots of musical genres and styles.
Personal Development
To expand youth participants’ understanding of how music enhances their lives; how they can express themselves using cognitive and communication skills and; how teamwork allows musicians to create musical synergy.
Professional/Economical Development
To enlighten youth to the various professional careers within the music industry and the interrelated industries and professions which are impacted by music in the global economy.
