Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2019

www.CharlestonsPrivateSchools.com | www.CharlestonSchoolDirectory.com | www.ed.sc.gov INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CISD 188 music teachers are encouraged to reach out to Carter for tickets to various Charleston jazz shows through the Jazz Pass Program. Carter encouraged, “If you have a student (in sixth to 12th grade) who is showing promise in music or overall in studies, or you want to give them some incentive, what could be better than tickets to see a live show?” What is most compelling about CJA is their goal to help underserved communities and those in need. “We have a number of donors who provide students with a full scholarship to take music classes,” said Carter. The offer is available to children from second grade through 12th in the tri-county area. Carter continued, “If you attend a Title I school, qualify for free or reduced lunch or come from a low-income family, you qualify for a scholarship.” A recent anonymous benefactor pledged 100 scholarships to the academy, prompting them to start a “Road to 200” campaign to boost donations. “We want to give kids a reason to love jazz through exposure to real-life experiences they can’t get anywhere else,” said Carter, whose mantra is “rigor and relevance.” “I also want to be the place teachers can come to get jazz resources or use us as a supplement to either a band program or by sending us students to get that extra jazz education.” It’s an exciting time for jazz in Charleston — especially if you are a kid. ® TAILOR-MADE FOR THE LOWCOUNTRY. At South Atlantic Bank, you’ll work with experienced community bankers who share your love of the Lowcountry. As your neighbors and banking partners, we use technology specifically designed to enhance face-to-face relationships—not replace them. 480 East Bay St 843.414.5900 southatlantic.bank 930 Johnnie Dodds Blvd 843.972.4300