Mission
The 5 Star Mission is to provide highly motivated young musicians the unique opportunity to perform in a professional-caliber jazz ensemble. 5 Star shall also nurture the Kansas City metropolitan region’s most talented musicians in Kansas City’s worldwide jazz legacy with the goals of:
- Educating student musicians in the musical styles of Jazz, Blues, Big Band, Swing, Latin and Funk
- Raising musicianship to the highest levels of excellence
- Rehearsing and performing with other top area students
- Gaining a broad range of performance experience
- Expanding educational opportunities outside of the classroom
- Creating a professional foundation for lifelong musical growth
- Representing their community through wholesome entertainment
- Gaining hands-on experience in operating and managing their own volunteer, community-based enterprise in collaboration with parent volunteers for purposes of enriching all Band members’ experiences with 5 Star and ensuring 5 Star’s long-term success
- Supporting their community with live public performances free of charge at charitable, civic and neighborhood events.