About Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster is the 2020 recipient of the Donald Meade Legacy Jazz Griot Award. He is a native New Orleanian, Music educator, musician, and arranger. He is a product of St. Augustine High School, University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff, Loyola University, and Band Director’s Academy Jazz at Lincoln Center. Stephen’s inspiration hails from studying Conducting/Orchestration under the tutelage of Dr. Ernest G. Chachere. He founded the Children’s Academy of Music, Mid-City Full Arts Workshop, Foster Family programs and developed the Jazz education curriculum for Stax Music Academy. He is a member of AAJC and the Quincy Jones Muzik Consortium. Using a holistic approach, he has inspired thousands of students over 46 years to become viable, contributing professionals in our society.
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