The East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band (EFWCJB) was formed on November 11, 2014 with the support of the East Fort Worth Community. The EFWCJB is a non-profit organization providing a venue for young and seasoned musicians to improve their musical talents and perform for the community. A volunteer organization of approximately 30 accomplished musicians from all parts of the Metroplex, some who have played all their lives and others who have rediscovered their instruments and all share a passion for music. They present free concerts throughout the year and will have a Big Band Dance on March 30th with dinner and dancing at the Handley – Meadowbrook Lions Club.
The EFWCJB is directed by Kathy Bernal, who is a retired educator who taught the majority of her career in East Fort Worth. She is the former Eastern Hill High School band director and past recipient of the Bayard H. Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts Award. The EFWCJB is fortunate to have a community partnership with the Historic Handley Association who provides the Handley Cultural Center for our Tuesday night rehearsals. The goal of the EFWCJB is to perform throughout the Ft. Worth communities and continue to encourage more musicians to join the jazz band as an outlet for building self–esteem and community service.
The EFWCJB is directed by Kathy Bernal, who is a retired educator who taught the majority of her career in East Fort Worth. She is the former Eastern Hill High School band director and past recipient of the Bayard H. Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts Award. The EFWCJB is fortunate to have a community partnership with the Historic Handley Association who provides the Handley Cultural Center for our Tuesday night rehearsals. The goal of the EFWCJB is to perform throughout the Ft. Worth communities and continue to encourage more musicians to join the jazz band as an outlet for building self–esteem and community service.