Minnesota Freedom Band “Jazzed” about its recent JSEF Grant

Jazz Ensemble drum set on the left and two electric bass players using their new guitar amps.​ Jon Sims Endowment Fund was proud to award a $3,000 grant to the Minnesota Freedom Band in January 2025. These funds were used to help the Jazz Band purchase their own bass and guitar amplifiers, plus a full drum set, complete with accessories. Before this grant was approved, the Jazz Band had to rely on borrowed equipment from various sources. The uncertainty involved with this made it difficult for the Minnesota Freedom Band to commit to several gigs. From the VP of the