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 shows
- Access to the Stage Left Lounge after select shows
- Invitations to artist receptions
- Reserved seating for Campbell Recital Hall performances
- Invitation to private house concerts
- Opportunity to hire a student combo (additional cost)
Make a gift of at least $2,500 and you can dedicate your support to SJW’s bedrock: youth programs, student assistance, artists, performances, and more. In return, you receive benefits customized to your interests and needs. To learn more, contact Mark Hernandez at [email protected].
Bandleader $750-$1,499
Receive all Collaborator benefits plus:
- Complimentary tickets (2) to a 2026 Festival show*
- Opportunity 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 Ruth Davies Blues Night on July 22, 2026
- Complimentary tickets (4) to Early Bird Jazz for Kids on June 28, 2026
- 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
- 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
*Subject to availability, select performances only. Send requests to [email protected].
