Advancing Music
& Arts Education
A Legacy of Artistic Excellence.
A Future of Creative Access.
Jessye Norman was one of the most extraordinary voices of our time—an artist whose brilliance transcended opera stages and cultural boundaries worldwide. Today, her legacy continues through a foundation dedicated to expanding access to music and arts education for under-resourced youth across the globe.
Jessye Norman
The Legacy
Once regarded as the world’s leading opera singer, Jessye Norman redefined what it meant to be a classical artist. Her powerful voice, commanding presence, and uncompromising artistry reshaped global perceptions of opera, culture, and excellence.
Her life’s work continues to inspire musicians, educators, and audiences around the world.
OUR PURPOSE
Vision
To make music and arts education globally accessible to youth from under- resourced communities.
mission
To inspire under-resourced youth in music and culture by supporting, subsidizing, and developing programs aligned with Jessye Norman’s philanthropic philosophy and lifelong commitment to artistic excellence.
IN HER OWN TIME
Jessye Norman believed the arts were not a luxury, but a necessity—essential to dignity, discipline, and self-expression. The Foundation exists to ensure that belief becomes reality for young people everywhere.
