Groovement Benefits
Business and Foundation Partnerships
When you make a gift to SJW, accept benefits and you become part of the SJW Groovement: a group committed to a groove that reverberates throughout the Bay Area—and beyond. Donate so much as a dollar, and you are in.
Join or renew today to be a part of a passionate community dedicated to providing life-affirming musical experiences for artists, learners, and audiences.
Should you accept SJW Groovement benefits, you gain insider access to everything we do.
Headliner $1,500+
Receive all Bandleader benefits plus:
- First access to Festival tickets (two weeks before sales to the general public)
- Concierge ticket service
- Complimentary wine prior to select Festival shows
- Festival experiences with artists
- Reserved seating for Campbell Recital Hall performances
- Invitation to private house concerts
- Opportunity to hire a student combo (additional cost)
Headliners who make a commitment of $2,500 or more can elect to receive recognition for funding SJW’s bedrock: student assistance, performances and teaching residencies, Mentor Fellows, and more—and receive benefits customized to their interests and needs. Want to learn more, no strings attached? Contact Mark Hernandez at [email protected].
Bandleader $750-$1,499
Receive all Collaborator benefits plus:
- Complimentary tickets (2) to any Festival show at Dinkelspiel Auditorium*
- Invitation to audit select summer camp classes
- Recognition as an after-school big band champion
- Invitations to after-school big band events
Collaborator $350-$749
Receive all Arranger benefits plus:
- No-fee ticket exchange
- Complimentary tickets (2) to a select 2026 Festival show to be announced
- Complimentary tickets (4) to Early Bird Jazz for Kids
- Guided tour of summer camps
Arranger $150-$349
Receive all Soloist benefits plus:
- Early access to tickets (one week before sales to the general public)
- Discount ticket prices
- Opportunity to purchase tickets to members-only experiences
- Recognition in our Groovement Gallery
Soloist $1-$149
- Livestream with Q&A of Cory’s Preview (a look at the 2026 Festival lineup)
- Livestream with Q&A of Year in Review (a look back at 2024-25)
- Special message from our students and artists
*Send requests to [email protected]
