Programs & Scholarships

Educational Programs

Carrying on Ray Blue's tradition of jazz education in schools, colleges, communities, and internationally.

Educational Programs

Programs & Workshops

We carry on the tradition of the work of Ray Blue, L.C.S.W, musician, educator and experienced Clinical and Educational Social Worker. Ray has developed educational programs that are available for classrooms in elementary, high school and university settings, community institutions and festivals. A diverse team of music professionals perform and facilitate programs, which have been presented in the United States and internationally.

Our programs include:

  • Artist-in-Residence Programs
  • Band and Ensemble Development
  • Jazz Master Classes
  • The Art of Listening
  • Onstage Etiquette

For more information about our educational programs, please contact Jeff Barone at jeffbaroneguitar@gmail.com or call (917) 328-5082.

Ray Blue and the Almaty Youth Jazz Band in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2019

Ray Blue and the Almaty Youth Jazz Band in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2019.

Philip G. Miller Scholarship Program

The Philip G. Miller Scholarship

Philip G. Miller was a trumpet player, a CCC board member and donor, and played in the CCC Ensemble.

We raise funds through donations and events for our student scholarship program to help young music students pursue opportunities to advance their studies in music. Each year the scholarships are presented to students who are chosen by the board of directors to receive an award.

Philip G. Miller Scholarship recipients include:

  • Patrick O'Grady 2015
  • Sean McQuaid 2015–2017
  • Benjamin Haight 2016–2023
  • Christopher Polloni 2018–2024
  • Richard Contreras 2018–2023
  • Lyle Rivera 2020–2023
  • Dylan Ellrodt 2020–2025
  • Grace Gonoud 2021–2025
  • Ryan Finnigan 2021–2025
Philip G. Miller Scholarship Recipients 2024

Philip G. Miller Scholarship Recipients 2024:

From left to right: Christopher Polloni (University of North Texas), Ryan Finnigan (Eastman School of Music), Ray Blue, Dylan Ellrodt (Berkeley College of Music), and Grace Gonoud (Ithaca College).

Congratulations, we are so proud of you!

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