ColaJazz Foundation Launches Eboni Ramm Music Scholarship

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ColaJazz Foundation Launches Eboni Ramm Music Scholarship
Supported by the SLW Charitable Fund

Columbia, SC (July 2025) — The ColaJazz Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Eboni Ramm Music Scholarship, made possible by the generosity of the SLW Charitable Fund. This scholarship honors the remarkable legacy of Eboni Ramm — a beloved jazz vocalist, educator, and vital force in Columbia’s jazz community.

Two talented high school musicians will receive eight weeks of personalized, one-on-one instruction from ColaJazz’s acclaimed teaching artists. Each student will engage in weekly 45-minute lessons from September through November 2025 at the ColaJazz Office, located at 2123 College Street, Columbia, SC.

Our teaching space is fully equipped with a baby grand piano, drum set, upright bass, electric guitar, and PA system, providing an inspiring environment for comprehensive musical growth.

This initiative nurtures young musicians’ skills and passion while offering meaningful, competitive work for professional teaching artists, who receive $75 per session.

“Eboni Ramm was my partner-in-crime. Together, we launched the now celebrated and in-demand ColaJazz Outreach initiatives in local schools, beta-tested the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center curriculum, performed concerts, produced holiday jazz videos for Prisma Children’s Hospital, created jazz education videos for kids, partnered with Richland Library, and much more. Eboni was a shining light—an example of love, kindness, and soul.

I am deeply grateful to the SLW Charitable Fund for enabling us to honor her enduring legacy through these specialized, dedicated lessons.” - Mark Rapp, Executive Director, ColaJazz Foundation

Eboni’s influence continues to inspire generations through her artistry and commitment to jazz education. Her work with ColaJazz has left an indelible mark on the Columbia jazz scene and beyond.

For more information, visit colajazz.com.

Contact:
Mark Rapp
Executive Director
ColaJazz Foundation
2123 College Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Email: mark@colajazz.com