EFWJCB is an all-volunteer organization with two missions –
providing concerts for all ages in the metroplex and providing scholarships to high school seniors.
providing concerts for all ages in the metroplex and providing scholarships to high school seniors.
EFWCJB High School Scholarship
The EFWCJB is excited that they will be awarding $10,000 in High School Scholarships this year! Application deadline is May 16, 2025
The EFWCJB is excited that they will be awarding $10,000 in High School Scholarships this year! Application deadline is May 16, 2025
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PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE TO BRING JAZZ TO FORT WORTH!
We are excited about celebrating our 10th anniversary! We have some exciting concerts planned for this season. Every dollar you donate helps us bring this music to life and helps our mission to enrichment our community through high school scholarships.
As a non profit organization, we rely on your kindness and generosity to continue to bring jazz to our community!
The East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band (EFWCJB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was formed in 2014 to provide a venue for young and seasoned musicians to improve their musical talents and provide music for the community. The only requirement for membership is a reasonable proficiency on an instrument, ability to read music, and a desire to perform jazz and swing music. The mission of the EFWCJB is to perform throughout the Fort Worth communities and encourage musicians to join the jazz band as an outlet for community service and to raise funds for high school scholarships. Recently EFWCJB was awarded the Outstanding Organization for 2023 from the East FW Business Association for our valued contribution to the East Fort Worth community.
Thank you for being a part of the EFWCJB Family! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming concerts!
2024 – 2025 Calendar of Events
Please Join Us as We Celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
April 5 - EFWCJB Big Band Dance benefiting the EFWCJB Scholarship Fund MPUMC 6 - 9pm
May 10 - EFWCJB 3rd Annual Jazz Festival McClung MS 8am – 9pm
June 3 - EFWCJB Evening of Jazz featuring the 2025 Scholarship Winners MPUMC 7pm
June 28 - EFWCJB Patriotic/Pop Concert MPUMC 7 – 8:30pm
We are excited about celebrating our 10th anniversary! We have some exciting concerts planned for this season. Every dollar you donate helps us bring this music to life and helps our mission to enrichment our community through high school scholarships.
As a non profit organization, we rely on your kindness and generosity to continue to bring jazz to our community!
The East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band (EFWCJB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was formed in 2014 to provide a venue for young and seasoned musicians to improve their musical talents and provide music for the community. The only requirement for membership is a reasonable proficiency on an instrument, ability to read music, and a desire to perform jazz and swing music. The mission of the EFWCJB is to perform throughout the Fort Worth communities and encourage musicians to join the jazz band as an outlet for community service and to raise funds for high school scholarships. Recently EFWCJB was awarded the Outstanding Organization for 2023 from the East FW Business Association for our valued contribution to the East Fort Worth community.
Thank you for being a part of the EFWCJB Family! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming concerts!
2024 – 2025 Calendar of Events
Please Join Us as We Celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
April 5 - EFWCJB Big Band Dance benefiting the EFWCJB Scholarship Fund MPUMC 6 - 9pm
May 10 - EFWCJB 3rd Annual Jazz Festival McClung MS 8am – 9pm
June 3 - EFWCJB Evening of Jazz featuring the 2025 Scholarship Winners MPUMC 7pm
June 28 - EFWCJB Patriotic/Pop Concert MPUMC 7 – 8:30pm
Coming Soon!
Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners
Mason Gonzalez - Bari Sax - North Side HS
Ava McCain - Voice - IM Terrell Academy
Renzo Jaquiz - Bari Sax - North Crowley HS
Kennedy Smith - Alto Sax - North Crowley HS
We awarded $8000 in scholarships
Oluwanifemi Aremu - Drums - Southwest HS
Mason Gonzalez - Bari Sax - North Side HS
Ava McCain - Voice - IM Terrell Academy
Renzo Jaquiz - Bari Sax - North Crowley HS
Kennedy Smith - Alto Sax - North Crowley HS
We awarded $8000 in scholarships
Oluwanifemi Aremu - Drums - Southwest HS
Please join us on June 4th as we honor our EFWCJB Scholarship Winners!
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We are so excited about the 9th Annual EFWCJB Big Band Dinner and Dance!
April 6th 6:30 - 9:00pm Great music! Great Dinner! Great Auction! Great Door Prizes! Lots of Fun! So far we have donations from Billy Bob's Texas, Perot Museum, Six Flags, Kendra Scott, Worthington Hotel, Casa Manana and many many more! All proceeds benefit the EFWCJB Scholarship Fund! Last year we were able to award $7000 in scholarships! Our goal this year is $10,000! If you can't make it - please make a donation at the link above |
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Congratulations to our 2023 Scholarship Winners! David Bencomo, Trumpet, Benbrook HS Adam Campbell, Saxophone, Everman HS Jessica Kelly, Vocal, IM Terrell HS Zoie Pilate, Tuba, Arlington Heights HS Elise Stewart, Piano, Paschal HS Amaria Taylor, Percussion, Duncanville HS Nicholas Visbal, Percussion, Oklahoma State University |
Congratulations to the winners of the 1st Annual EFWCJB/Highlander Jazz Festival which was held at Eastern Hills HS on May 13th
1st Place - Martin HS - Kenneth Ragland, Director
2nd Place - Richland HS - Anthony Rivera, Director
3rd Place - Arlington HS - Nathan Hervey, Director
4th Place - Ranchview HS - Jarred Carlton/Addison Pellegrino, Director
Thank you to:
Derek Smilowski, EHHS Band Director
Jerald Miller, Nu Jazz, New York, New York
1st Place - Martin HS - Kenneth Ragland, Director
2nd Place - Richland HS - Anthony Rivera, Director
3rd Place - Arlington HS - Nathan Hervey, Director
4th Place - Ranchview HS - Jarred Carlton/Addison Pellegrino, Director
Thank you to:
Derek Smilowski, EHHS Band Director
Jerald Miller, Nu Jazz, New York, New York
Please visit Darcey Lu Designs using the QR code below to visit the new EFWCJB Store!
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Thank you to the following Sponsors and Community Partners who have donated to the 8th Annual Big Band Dinner and Dance to help us reach our goal of $7000 for High School Scholarships.
Sponsors
Bernal Plumbing
East Fort Worth Business Association
Darcey Lu Designs
Dry Clean Super Center
Fort Worth Community Credit Union
Gotta Lotta Enchiladas
Mary Fratto
Moritz Kia
Neils Agather
Pinnacle Bank
Vertical Chiropractic
Worthington National Bank
Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory
Community Partners
Albertson's
Billy Bob's Texas
Blue Mesa Grill
Central Market
Chicken Express
Cooper’s Ole Time BBQ
Crayola Experience
Crème de la Crème
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Epic Water Indoor Waterpark
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Italy Pasta Pizza
Las Vaqueros Restaurant
Legoland Discovery Center
Calees’s Floral ~ Lisa Hochstetler
Melting Mountains Candle Company
Mi Casita Imports
Mike's Garden Center
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
NRH2O Family Water Park
Roscoe Ward
Sam's Club
Sea Like Aquarium
Sigma Alpha Iota Arlington Alumnae
Six Flags Over Texas
Target
Teresa and Sue Cantu
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Worthington Renaissance Hotel Fort Worth
Congratulations to the 2022 EFWCJB Scholarship Winners!
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The 7th Annual EFWCJB Big Band Dance is SOLD OUT!
Thank you to the following Sponsors and Community Partners who helped us raised over $5000 for the EFWCJB Scholarship Program!
Sponsors
Mr. Neils Agather
East Fort Worth Business Association
Pinnacle Bank
State Farm Insurance, Calvin Harris, Agent
Fort Worth Community Credit Union
Vertical Chiropractic, Dr. Trevor Adams
Darcey Lu Designs
Dry Clean Super Center
Bernal Plumbing
Community Partners
Billy Bob’s Texas Worthington Hotel/Marriot International Sam’s Club Gotta Lotta Enchiladas
Six Flags/Hurricane Harbor Albertson’s No Frills Grill & Sports Bar Fort Worth Zoo
Restaurant Depot Italy Pizza and Pasta Target Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant
Dixie House Chicken Express Mike’s Garden Center Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Texas Rangers Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth National Cowgirl Museum Cotton Patch, Arlington
Crayola Experience NRH2O Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark Roscoe Ward
Crème de la Crème Cooper’s Old Time Bar-B-Que Blue Mesa Southwest Grill
Special Thank You
Meadowbrook Poly United Methodist Church Carol and Rod Graham
Jonathan Graham
Thank you to the following Sponsors and Community Partners who helped us raised over $5000 for the EFWCJB Scholarship Program!
Sponsors
Mr. Neils Agather
East Fort Worth Business Association
Pinnacle Bank
State Farm Insurance, Calvin Harris, Agent
Fort Worth Community Credit Union
Vertical Chiropractic, Dr. Trevor Adams
Darcey Lu Designs
Dry Clean Super Center
Bernal Plumbing
Community Partners
Billy Bob’s Texas Worthington Hotel/Marriot International Sam’s Club Gotta Lotta Enchiladas
Six Flags/Hurricane Harbor Albertson’s No Frills Grill & Sports Bar Fort Worth Zoo
Restaurant Depot Italy Pizza and Pasta Target Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant
Dixie House Chicken Express Mike’s Garden Center Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Texas Rangers Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth National Cowgirl Museum Cotton Patch, Arlington
Crayola Experience NRH2O Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark Roscoe Ward
Crème de la Crème Cooper’s Old Time Bar-B-Que Blue Mesa Southwest Grill
Special Thank You
Meadowbrook Poly United Methodist Church Carol and Rod Graham
Jonathan Graham
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Please join us on March 1st at the Mardi Gras Gumbo Fundraiser for St Luke’s Episcopal Church!
Lions Club
6013 Craig St FW
6:30 - 8:30pm
$20 a person
Lions Club
6013 Craig St FW
6:30 - 8:30pm
$20 a person
Please join us for the 7th annual EFWCJB Christmas Concert featuring the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band
The concert is FREE and will be in the Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm.
Please join us afterward for some cookies and hot chocolate!
The concert is FREE and will be in the Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm.
Please join us afterward for some cookies and hot chocolate!
Recent Performances
Congratulations to our 2021 EFWCJB $1000 Scholarship Winner - Javier Fraire
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Congratulations to our 2020 EFWCJB $1000 Scholarship Winners - Josh Camacho and Roberto Alvarez-Henderson
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Big Band Dance has been cancelled
Given the current national and local response to COVID-19 and to fulfill our civic responsibility and commitment to the social distancing advisories, the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band has decided to cancel the 5th annual Big Band Dinner and Dance that was rescheduled for June 6th. It was an agonizing but necessary decision. Thank you for all your support! Please follow us on our Facebook page and our website to join us at our next event! Stay Safe!
Given the current national and local response to COVID-19 and to fulfill our civic responsibility and commitment to the social distancing advisories, the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band has decided to cancel the 5th annual Big Band Dinner and Dance that was rescheduled for June 6th. It was an agonizing but necessary decision. Thank you for all your support! Please follow us on our Facebook page and our website to join us at our next event! Stay Safe!
Congratulations EFWCJB!
Today is Giving Tuesday!
Fundraiser for East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band
Want to join me in supporting a good cause? This #GivingTuesday we are raising money for East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.
On Tuesday Dec 3rd, Facebook will match a total of $7 million in donations first come, first served. Thank you for your support.
Use the link below to donate
Fundraiser for East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band
Want to join me in supporting a good cause? This #GivingTuesday we are raising money for East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.
On Tuesday Dec 3rd, Facebook will match a total of $7 million in donations first come, first served. Thank you for your support.
Use the link below to donate
Come join us for our Holiday Concert featuring vocalist Arthur Lara and Trevi Foxworth on Christmas favorites such as Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Silver Bells, Christmas Waltz and much more!
Join us afterwards for Cookies and Hot Chocolate!
Join us afterwards for Cookies and Hot Chocolate!
Thank you for your generous donations!
We were able to exceed our 2019 NTGD goal by raising $2700!
We were able to exceed our 2019 NTGD goal by raising $2700!
BURNETT PARK'S 100TH BIRTHDAY: PICNIC IN THE PARK
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2019 6 PM - 8 PM
Burnett Park
501 W 7th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Pack a picnic and join us for our 100th Birthday Picnic in the Park!
Enjoy live music by the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band, games, and sweet treats by Steel City Pops at this free community event.
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2019 6 PM - 8 PM
Burnett Park
501 W 7th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Pack a picnic and join us for our 100th Birthday Picnic in the Park!
Enjoy live music by the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band, games, and sweet treats by Steel City Pops at this free community event.
Please join us for an evening of great jazz music performed by the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band.
You'll hear a great selections of jazz music performed by an
outstanding group of musicians!
Admission is Free!
Congratulations to Josh Camacho, our 2019 EFWCJB $1000 Scholarship Winner
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Our Sponsors ($100-$1000)
The Tom and Fran Halbouty Charitable Fund East Fort Worth Business Association Pinnacle Bank Dry Clean Super Center Bernal Plumbing C & S Trailers Fast Signs Greater Meadowbrook News Saintsville Cathedral Duane and Joanne Moon Dr. Peggy Bennett Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bernal Debbie and Mark Fratto Mary Fratto John Kline Eddie Villa Andy Cope Gregory and Amy (Terry)Glass - in honor of Jim Terry (retired jazz musician/music educator) |
Friends of the Band($5-$99)
Khristopher Bernal Lynda Bertram Avis Brice Patti Britton Adrienne Cain Karen Calafet Shiela Cap Anne Clement Dan Boren & Wanda Conlin Neil and Elzan Collier Matt Ducote Stacy Dunn Mary Enriquez Donnita Fisher Sally Fleming Jim and Pam Garrett Ann W. George Sherri Glazer Robert and Jane Goodspeed Belinda Haddock Patricia Haddock Skip and Patty Haddock Jeffrey and Mary Harris James Husband Stephanie Jackson Jennifer Kerl Pam Koen Merla Kramer Andres and Leah Lara Charlene Lawrence Steve and Jana Leaman Eleanor Lee Kay Lewis R. Brian Long Donna Mann Gloria May Jean McClung Lindsey Merrill Tammi Needham Allan Phillips Greg and Jeanine Ricks Sam Sharp Vicky Suarez Dolores Stubbs Minnie and Ben Trevino George Venner Elvie and Wade Walker Karen Wells Beverlee Witty Jerry and Sherry Wood |
Special Thank you to Bernal Plumbing and C & S Trailers for helping us with our float for the GM Financial Parade of Lights!!!!
Special Thanks to Kevin and Bailey Bernal for picking up the trailer, building the railing, helping with decorations, pulling us through the parade and working the sound system!!
Special Thanks to Kevin and Bailey Bernal for picking up the trailer, building the railing, helping with decorations, pulling us through the parade and working the sound system!!
Board of Directors Officers
Kathy Bernal Daniel O'Leary, President
Danny Enriquez Christopher Hasty, Vice President
Arthur Lara Lori Blackshear, Secretary
Ben Trevino Efren Molina, Treasurer
Kathy Bernal Daniel O'Leary, President
Danny Enriquez Christopher Hasty, Vice President
Arthur Lara Lori Blackshear, Secretary
Ben Trevino Efren Molina, Treasurer
Mission Statement
The mission of the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band is to provide quality musical performances for Fort Worth and surrounding communities and give our adult and student musicians opportunities to learn new music and improve their musical skills. The East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band is a volunteer organization of approximately 28 members from all parts of our community who share a passion for music.
In the last four years, EFWCJB has provided free jazz concerts for the Fort Worth and surrounding areas, helped the Lion's Club raise funds for HS Scholarships and has raised money along with area businesses to award a $1000 scholarship to an East Fort Worth graduating senior.
The mission of the East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band is to provide quality musical performances for Fort Worth and surrounding communities and give our adult and student musicians opportunities to learn new music and improve their musical skills. The East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band is a volunteer organization of approximately 28 members from all parts of our community who share a passion for music.
In the last four years, EFWCJB has provided free jazz concerts for the Fort Worth and surrounding areas, helped the Lion's Club raise funds for HS Scholarships and has raised money along with area businesses to award a $1000 scholarship to an East Fort Worth graduating senior.
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Thank you to Bernal Plumbing and Lawhon/C&S Trailer for helping with our Parade of Lights Float!
The EFWCJB won the 2017 Parade of Lights Music Award!
The EFWCJB won the 2017 Parade of Lights Music Award!
Proud Sponsors of EFWCJB
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