Arch City Big Band - ACBB Gives Back

ACBB GIVES BACK TO THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY

The Arch City Big Band is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As a part of our non-profit mission, it is our goal to give back to the Columbus community. All band members live in the Columbus community, most band members grew up in the Columbus community, and every band member agreed to play as a volunteer so that donated funds exceeding our operating expenses could be given back to the community.

In 2026, with support from our generous donors, we were pleased to provide two (2) $500 mini-grants to local public schools! It is an honor and privilege to assist young musicians embracing jazz! Scroll down further to see all of our past recipients.

2027 MINI-GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN FOR TWO WEEKS BEGINNING MID-FEBRUARY 2027.

CONGRATULATIONS 2026 $500 MINI-GRANT WINNERS!!!

ALLISON BROOKS, Ed.D., INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DIRECTOR, COLUMBUS CITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

On behalf of the Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls' instrumental music department and jazz band, I want to thank the Arch City Big Band for awarding us this mini grant. This grant will help further the mission at CCPSG to encourage our students to learn more about jazz and become lifelong learners and musicians. This grant will allow us to purchase needed items for our jazz band, such as music, warmups, and supplies. – Allison Brooks, Ed.D., Instrumental Music Director

JEFF BLUME, ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR, CENTRAL CROSSING HIGH SCHOOL

The Central Crossing Jazz Bands are incredibly grateful to be awarded the Arch City Big Band Mini-Grant! Musicians work better together, so it's an honor to have a local group look out for us as a local school! Because of your commitment to keeping jazz alive, our students will have the continued opportunity to grow and perform! – Jeff Blume, Assistant Band Director - Central Crossing High School

SPRING 2025 $500 MINI-GRANT RECIPIENTS!

KRISTEN SEYMOUR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, WESTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Thank you to the Arch City Big Band for awarding the Westland High School Jazz program this mini-grant! The students were so excited to hear that we have the opportunity to expand our music library. This mini-grant will allow us to purchase more music in a wide variety of styles. The goal of the jazz program is to provide students the opportunity to play music in a variety of styles, and this grant will allow us to do just that. Our library has many classics that need replaced and can be broadened with new musical selections! Thank you! – Kristen Seymour, Assistant Director, Westland High School

MIKE RENZI, DIRECTOR OF BANDS, BISHOP WATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL

On behalf of the Bishop Watterson instrumental music department and the Bishop Watterson Jazz Band, I wish to thank the Arch City Big Band for awarding us this mini-grant. It will help the program with furthering its mission to provide quality and well rounded music education at Bishop Watterson High School. This grant allows us to help purchase items for the jazz band such as music, mutes, and mouthpieces. – Mike Renzi, Director of Bands, Bishop Watterson High School.