Enriching Lives Through Jazz Education
The Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation music education outreach initiatives aim to bring the music from the Exit Zero Jazz Festival stages into the lives of students of all ages. Through the generous support of businesses and grants from cultural organizations and proceeds from the sale of Exit Zero Jazz Festival tickets, the Foundation provides students with opportunities to participate in Artist In Residence sessions through their school music programs, attend in school concerts by acclaimed performers, gain practical hands on experience in all facets of live music and festival production, and perform on the Festival Main Stage as a member of the David O. Clemans Student Big Band.
CAMILLE THURMAN
2024 DAVID O. CLEMANS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Camille Thurman’s 2024 Artist In Residence is made possible through a generous contribution from The Heart of Jazz
The Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation music education outreach initiatives are possible through support from Cape Resorts, Christina Clemans, The Bell Family, The Priester Foundation, and the Whale’s Tale - celebrating 50 years contributing to the Cape May community.
Called a “classic double threat” by NPR, Camille Thurman is equally adept on tenor saxophone, flute and vocals. A runner up for the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, the New York City native has also distinguished herself as a potent player in the all-women big band, Diva, and as a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from 2018-2020. Camille will perform with the David O. Clemans Exit Zero Jazz Festival Student Big Band on Sunday, April 21, on the Main Stage of Cape May Convention Hall.
EXIT ZERO JAZZ FESTIVAL STUDENT KREWE
The Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation works with music educators in the Cape May County schools throughout the school calendar year to provide students the opportunity to learn and play under the guidance of a professional jazz musicians. Participating schools include Lower Township Regional High School, Middle Township High School, and Ocean City High School.
The Exit Zero Jazz Festival Student Big Band
THE BRASS QUEENS
IN - SCHOOL CONCERT
The Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation in-school concert is made possible in part through a contribution from the Whale’s Tale - celebrating 50 years contributing to the Cape May community.
