A Tribe for Jazz and Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center present The APSPIRE Berklee Experience—a fundraising showcase of Columbus City Schools’ next generation of musicians.

Investing in the Next Generation: The APSPIRE Berklee Experience

At A Tribe for Jazz, we believe the future of this music lives in the hands of young artists who are ready to push boundaries, tell their stories, and carry the tradition forward. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center to present The APSPIRE Berklee Experience—a powerful afternoon of music with purpose.

This isn’t just a performance. It’s a launchpad.

The APSPIRE Berklee Experience is a fundraising concert featuring some of the most promising student musicians from Columbus City Schools—students who have been nominated for consideration to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music ASPIRE Summer Program. For many of them, this opportunity can be truly life-changing, opening doors to world-class training, mentorship, and exposure.

And here’s the reality: talent gets you noticed, but support gets you there.

Your ticket, your presence, your contribution—it all helps move these students one step closer to that opportunity.

Featured Students

Juniors

• Damien Little (Bass)

• Wyatt Kissinger (Drums)

• Christian Jones (Vocals)

• Timia Shedwick (Vocals)

• Royal Tanguay (Electronic Music Composition)

Seniors

• Violet O'Dell (Vocals)

• Lewis Drafton (Piano/Keys)

• Phillip Adu-Acheampong (Vocals / Sax / Composition)

These are young artists already doing the work—honing their craft, finding their voice, and showing up with intention. Now it’s our turn to show up for them.

Event Details

Date: April 19, 2026
Doors: 1:30 PM
Show: 2:00 PM
Tickets: $20 (all proceeds support the fundraising drive)