Band Enrichment Opportunities
The Northwest Band is committed to providing students with opportunities to grow and excel beyond the band room. Band enrichment opportunities such as scholarships, summer music camps, honor camps, and workshops allow students to develop their skills, gain new experiences, and connect with fellow musicians. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve as a performer, explore new musical challenges, or receive financial support for your education, this page is your go-to resource. Check back regularly for updates, and visit this page to explore the latest opportunities available to our band students!
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Sunday is the monthly jazz jam session, sponsored by the Community Jazz Center or CJC. This monthly event is held at The Cave DSM (1437 Walnut St in Des Moines) from 2-4 pm, and is a great opportunity for anyone who is developing their skills as a jazz improviser to meet and play with other jazz musicians from around the city. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to play or watch.
Community Programs
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The Civic Music Association offers two types of scholarships each year to middle school and high school students. These include:
Marjorie Spevak Music Scholarship: $750 scholarships for two students - one in Grades 6-9 and one in Grades 10-12 - wishing to further their study of music. Funds may be used for music lessons, instrument rentals or purchases, or a summer camp or program.
Young Artist Scholarship: $1000-$1500 scholarships to two high school students and two college students who plan to further pursue the study of music.
Visit their website for more information: Civic Music Scholarships
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Item descriThe Iowa Arts Council is pleased to share that applications are now open for the 2026 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts, a statewide program supporting Iowa high school seniors who excel in the arts and plan to pursue arts-related studies at an Iowa college or university. The scholarship awards $5,000 to selected students to support tuition during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Students must be a current Iowa resident graduating from an Iowa high school during the 2025–2026 school year, demonstrate artistic ability in music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife, or literature, and be able to prove acceptance as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited Iowa college or university with a major in one of those fields. Applications are due on April 1. For details, please visit the Iowa Scholarship for the Arts.ption