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We have asked the University Band Directors to review our local bands, evaluate talent, and <br />speak with individuals about scholarship opportunities with their Universities. We hope to <br />continue to enhance the talent level at the festival each year so that performers will eventually <br />seek us out to join in celebrating the different types of Jazz Music in a festival that Orange <br />County can be proud to call its own. <br />The Jazz Festival committee is in the process of initiating the public relations campaign. As in <br />past years, a full media "blitz" is anticipated. In 2005 it was difficult to miss news of this <br />upcoming event. Volunteers primarily conduct this campaign. <br />Members of the business community have joined with us in supporting this project. So far 9 <br />businesses and individuals have contributed $6,150. They realize that their assistance will <br />benefit not only the student musicians and jazz lovers in the community but our area <br />businesses and economy as well. Performers and audience members will visit local <br />restaurants, hotels and businesses in the area, paying forward the initial investment in the <br />project. <br />The focus of the event has been and will continue to be Jazz. Ctarrent resources have not <br />allowed full exploration of a potential partnership with the arts community, although this has <br />been discussed all along, Arts and Crafts vendors would be a welcome addition to the festival, <br />but staff has not had the opportunity or resources to develop this potential aspect of the <br />program, There may be an opportunity to work with area leaders in the arts in developing this <br />next year, <br />At its .January 12 Board Meeting, the Economic Development Commission expressed its full <br />support for the upcoming Cool .lazz Festival as a means of promoting the Quality of Life in <br />Orange County. <br />Members of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and of the Pertormance Series <br />Committee wished to express their hope to the Commissioners that they consider participating <br />in the festival again this year as sponsors of the feature acts. Geoffrey Hathaway represents the <br />Council and the Committee in bringing this request forward to the Board. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: This is the third year of the .lazz Festival, The chart below summarizes <br />the funding history of the event. <br />