The Pizzazz with Jazz Luncheon raises funds for four very important projects:
Scholarship Fund - Each year two students are selected from the University of Houston and Sam Houston State University to receive scholarships. Two students will receive $2,000 each. One student at the University of Houston will receive the J. Kent Adams Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. One student at Sam Houston State University will receive the Clara Lewis Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Funds needed: $9,000.
Free Children's Series - Cypress Creek FACE will present seven performances in the 2023-2024 season that are completely free to the public. Because the concerts are free, they are attended by children of all races, ages, and income levels allowing community members the opportunity to experience a live performance, in some case, for the first time. Funds are used for artist fees and production costs for all four performances. Funds needed: $7,000.
Promenade Series - Cypress Creek FACE will present nine Tuesday afternoon performances in the 2024-2025 season: Zoya Shuhatovich, pianist ; Yvonne Chen, piano & Francesca McNeeley,cello; Stephanie Northcutt, soprano; Windsync; Rob Landes, piano;Hope Cowan, harp & Zachary Montasser,violin; Chelsea & Chloe de Souza, piano &soprano; and Axiom Quartet. This series is focused on bringing the arts to retired seniors. Funds are used for artist fees and production costs for all four performances. Funds needed: $5,000.
Summer Strings Camp Program - Cypress Creek FACE presents two summer strings camps each summer for junior high orchestra students. Funds are used for scholarships that are given to students who are not able to afford to attend and to help pay for teachers and other production costs. Funds needed: $4,000.