Accent-chu-ate the positive, e-lim-i-nate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative - Don’t mess with Mr. In-Between.
Spread Joy out to the maximum or Pandemonium’s liable to walk upon the scene…

Well, maybe that’s not exactly how the lyrics go but Johnny Mercer had it right. As Stewards for the Golden Age of American Music we can spread joy and conserve the beautiful sounds for years to come.

Benny Green said that “A Jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges.”

We, who love the music and want to preserve and protect those harmonies floating through the air for years to come can serve as the “spotters” for the jazz jugglers protecting both the juggler and the juggling tunes.

The Sweet and Hot Music Foundation suggests a number of ways to keep pandemonium at bay, protect our wonderful American Musical Heritage and still Spread Joy out to the Maximum.

As Mercer’s lyrics say- remember Jonah in the Whale, Noah in the Ark, what did they do just when everything looked so dark, like them we can accent-chu-ate the positive and keep a song in our hearts.

Jazz it Up
Participate: Attend live music functions, festivals and concerts. Hire live music groups for your functions, both personal and through your organizations, workplaces and clubs. Join a jazz club or society, or a dance group. Dancing is one of the best exercises for your health and you get to hug someone in the bargain. Request the music on your local radio station. Buy c-d’s, ask the store to stock your favorite performers. Listening, dancing and making new friends are all benefits, all good and all good for you. Not only will you be helping to preserve the music, but you will be enriching your life.

Good Vibrations
Enlist: Spread the word; Invite Friends, hand out brochures and Information at the functions that you attend- church groups, senior centers, PTA meetings, Tupperware parties! Each of us can act as ambassadors in support of the music programs.

For the Love of Music
Volunteer: The festivals and concerts depend on volunteer help to present the music in a comfortable and professional venue. Volunteers are needed in many areas, not only at the function but before, during and after! You may have a skill or some talent or time that you can give in support of the music that would be invaluable to success. And it can be lots of Fun!

Perfect Harmony
Sponsor: Festivals and concerts are anxious to offer the very best talent and entertainment. Your financial sponsorship of a stage or performance or a performer is always welcome. Sponsors can also assist with in-kind services such as printing, for instance, or many other services that may not be available otherwise.

The Right Note
Youth Sponsor: The Foundation is dedicated to presenting and preserving the music, in order to accomplish this goal we need to have an active youth participation program. Sponsoring young talent by contributing to the foundation will allow more paid performances, tutoring scholarships, even purchasing musical (or your gently used instruments out of the front hall closet) can further this need. Volunteer your time or your expertise to the youth program.

Make A Joyful Noise
Buy Ad Space: The program is the only source of scheduling information and performing artists that is available to the public other than this website. It is a keepsake commemorating the year and your participation in the event. The ad can represent your business or it can just be FUN! Put in a personal message, create a page or a space to honor your favorite performer or dance partner or send a special message to a special someone in a lasting remembrance of the event. The ad-space money will directly assist in reducing the cost of printing the program.

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Here’s how you can help…
2008 Sweet & Hot Music Festival Sponsorship Program