| Mission A nonprofit foundation furthering music appreciation, education and performance Goals Support clinicians for high schools & universities Promote women in music Sponsor community concerts Workshops, seminars and lectures Summer music camps Assist with off campus performances Promote compositions for jazz ensembles Make available educational DVDs Presentation of awards Musical research Purchase musical instruments & equipment Assist in production of jazz ensemble CDs BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIKKI MATTESON Wife and assistant to Rich Matteson for 20 years Retired Oceanside Bank, Jacksonville, FL Accounting Clerk General Motors-Retired Sec/Treas. Euphonium Concerts Board Member 4 years UNF JAMS Board Chairperson 1 year/Treasurer 2 years Volunteer Community Services JACQUE MULLIKIN DRASHIN Director of Revlon National Accts/School Sales-24yrs Volunteer St. Johns County Public Library System Volunteer Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art Volunteer Univ. of North Florida Music Department Chairperson 1 year UNF JAMS Board Board Member 5 years UNF JAMS Board Established Mullikin/Matteson Scholarship–UNF JIM NICHOLAS Business and financial consultant specializing in strategic planning and development for organizations & personal financial planning. Past director of two International nonprofit agencies. Past principal in numerous private enterprises. Served on boards of several nonprofit and business organizations DON ZENTZ Director of Jazz Studies Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Chairman Fine & Performing Arts The Bolles School Professor/Administrator Valdosta State University Professor/Administrator Univ. of North Florida Professor/Administrator Florida Community College Music Director/Conductor St. Johns River City Band Clinician for Keilwerth Saxophones DownBeat Jazz Educator Achievement Award 1999 BOARD OF ADVISORS PAUL CHIARAVALLE Associate Vice President/Chief of Staff Columbia College - Chicago DICK DUNSCOMB Past President, International Association of Jazz Educators Associate Vice President , Columbia College - Chicago BUNKY GREEN Retired - Director of Jazz Studies Program University of North Florida PHIL WILSON Professor of Brass - Honorary Doctorate Berklee School of Music I am proud to serve on the advisory board of the Rich Matteson Foundation in memory of the man who mentored an entire generation of young musicians. Phil Wilson |
| A Non-Profit Foundation established to Take a Stand for a Rich Musical Education |
Current Foundation Projects
CLICK HERE to learn more about our latest projects,
"Portrait of an Original", an educational and historical DVD
about Rich and his contributions to music education, and a
new CD release, "Uniquely Rich", featuring live recordings
over Rich's career. Also, a re-release of the ITEA Legacy CD,
"The Magic of Rich Matteson", a compilation of Rich's
music from dixieland to bebop.
Foundation Accomplishments
"The Rich Matteson Foundation welcomes your participation as we strive
to pass his great legacy on to the jazz educators and students of today."
Dick Dunscomb
CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR AT:
The Rich Matteson Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 50051
Jacksonville, FL 32240
webmaster@richmatteson.com
CLICK HERE to learn more about our latest projects,
"Portrait of an Original", an educational and historical DVD
about Rich and his contributions to music education, and a
new CD release, "Uniquely Rich", featuring live recordings
over Rich's career. Also, a re-release of the ITEA Legacy CD,
"The Magic of Rich Matteson", a compilation of Rich's
music from dixieland to bebop.
Foundation Accomplishments
- Awarded Scholarship Funds 2003/2004
- Presented Awards 2003/2004
- Assisted in UNF Jazz Ensemble II CD 2003
- Assisted in UNF Jazz Ensemble II Tour 2004
- Clinic: Madrona School, Edmonds, Wa. 2004
- Sponsored UNF Student International Tuba
- Euphonium Association Convention 2004
- Assisted in UNF Jazz Ensemble III Tour 2005
- Produced UNF Jazz Ensemble II CD 2005
- Presented 22 Awards to High School Students at The
Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival - Feb. 2005 at UNF
- Sponsored Community Concert - Feb. 2006
- International Tuba Euphonium Association 1st & 2nd Place
Awards Jazz Competition 2006
- Presented 10 Awards to High School Students at The
Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival - Feb. 2007 at UNF
- Sponsored Piano Concert at UNF - April 2007
- Sponsored Music Scholarship for selected High School Student
to attend the North Florida Music Camp – June 2007
- Presented 10 Awards to the Outstanding High School
Students attending the 20th Annual Koger/Matteson Jazz
Festival at the University of North Florida – Feb. 5, 2008
- Presented the Third Annual Rich Matteson Distinguished
Award to Stefan Karlsson, Associate Professor Jazz Studies,
North Texas State University Feb. 5, 2008 "In Appreciation
for Your Excellence in Performance and Dedication to Jazz
Education"
- Presented awards to the Outstanding High School Students
attending the 21st Annual Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival held
at the University of North Florida on Feb. 3, 2009
- In April 2009 completed the re-release of the LP album on CD
titled "The Sound of the Wasp" featuring Rich Matteson and
Phil Wilson. Available through The Rich Matteson Foundation.
- In May 2009 completed a new legacy CD "Uniquely Rich". This
is a compilation of live recordings of Rich throughout his music
career. Available through The Rich Matteson Foundation.
- Since 2010 presented awards to the outstanding high school
students in each band at the annual Koger/Matteson Jazz
Festival at the University of North Florida.
"The Rich Matteson Foundation welcomes your participation as we strive
to pass his great legacy on to the jazz educators and students of today."
Dick Dunscomb
CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR AT:
The Rich Matteson Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 50051
Jacksonville, FL 32240
webmaster@richmatteson.com
| May the Rich Matteson Foundation be another Rich experience for music." Harvey Phillips |
Press Release – November 15, 2012
Rich Matteson Foundation Wins Merit Award
from Indie Fest
Jacksonville, FL The Rich Matteson Foundation
has won a prestigious Award of Merit for Feature
Documentary from The Indie Fest. The award
was given for the Foundation's high quality DVD
documentary, "Rich Matteson, Portrait of an
Original". This DVD follows the life story of one
of America's greatest Jazz artists - Rich
Matteson, from his early days in Las Vegas to
his recording work with Louis Armstrong, to an
internationally renowned career and co-founder
of one of the most unique groups in Jazz
history, "The Matteson/Phillips TubaJazz
Consort". This documentary covers the
evolution of America's only original art form
through this artist's personal life. Interviews
with jazz artists Pat Metheny, Doc Severinsen,
Pete Barbutti, James Moody, Louie Bellson, and
a host of other greats help tell this amazing
story! Even thou the DVD is not completed for
sale at this time, it did not eliminate our entry
to The Indie Fest to be considered for an award
in the feature documentary category. We hope
that this award will help us complete this
inspiring documentary on Rich that will continue
to touch the lives of future generations of
musicians. The Indie Fest recognizes film
professionals who demonstrate exceptional
achievement in craft and creativity, and those
who produce standout entertainment or
contribute to profound social change. Entries are
judged by highly qualified professional in the
film industry. Information about the Indie Fest
and a list of recent winners can be found at
www.theindiefest.com In winning an Indie, The
Rich Matteson Foundation joins the ranks of
other high-profile winners of this internationally
respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who
chairs the Indie Fest, has this to say about the
latest winners: "The Indie is not an easy award
to win. Entries are received from around the
world. The Indie helps set the standard for craft
and creativity. The judges were pleased with
the exceptionally high quality of entries. The
goal of The Indie is to help winners achieve the
recognition they deserve." The Rich Matteson
Foundation is honored that our documentary film
was recognized for this award.
Rich Matteson Foundation Wins Merit Award
from Indie Fest
Jacksonville, FL The Rich Matteson Foundation
has won a prestigious Award of Merit for Feature
Documentary from The Indie Fest. The award
was given for the Foundation's high quality DVD
documentary, "Rich Matteson, Portrait of an
Original". This DVD follows the life story of one
of America's greatest Jazz artists - Rich
Matteson, from his early days in Las Vegas to
his recording work with Louis Armstrong, to an
internationally renowned career and co-founder
of one of the most unique groups in Jazz
history, "The Matteson/Phillips TubaJazz
Consort". This documentary covers the
evolution of America's only original art form
through this artist's personal life. Interviews
with jazz artists Pat Metheny, Doc Severinsen,
Pete Barbutti, James Moody, Louie Bellson, and
a host of other greats help tell this amazing
story! Even thou the DVD is not completed for
sale at this time, it did not eliminate our entry
to The Indie Fest to be considered for an award
in the feature documentary category. We hope
that this award will help us complete this
inspiring documentary on Rich that will continue
to touch the lives of future generations of
musicians. The Indie Fest recognizes film
professionals who demonstrate exceptional
achievement in craft and creativity, and those
who produce standout entertainment or
contribute to profound social change. Entries are
judged by highly qualified professional in the
film industry. Information about the Indie Fest
and a list of recent winners can be found at
www.theindiefest.com In winning an Indie, The
Rich Matteson Foundation joins the ranks of
other high-profile winners of this internationally
respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who
chairs the Indie Fest, has this to say about the
latest winners: "The Indie is not an easy award
to win. Entries are received from around the
world. The Indie helps set the standard for craft
and creativity. The judges were pleased with
the exceptionally high quality of entries. The
goal of The Indie is to help winners achieve the
recognition they deserve." The Rich Matteson
Foundation is honored that our documentary film
was recognized for this award.
