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Jazz Outreach Initiative Raffle Offers Trip for Two to Chicago to See Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - Airfare, 2 Nights Hotel, Orchestra Level Seating, Backstage Meet & Greet!
Are you the "Ultimate Jazz Fan?" You can experience one of the world's greatest jazz orchestras in one of the world's greatest theaters on June 2, 2026! Exclusively hosted as an online raffle with entries at just $20 each, this incredible and unique experience will be one you'll never forget! Starting with a $1,000 Southwest Airlines gift card to book your flight, you'll check into the luxurious Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park hotel for a two-night stay on June 1. June 2, yo
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Dec 9, 20251 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Launches New Project, "Swingin' Strings" for local Title 1 Elementary Schools in Collaboration with The Smith Center Education and Outreach Division
"Swingin' Strings" pilot launch at M.J. Christiansen ES Nov. 19, 2025 Jazz Outreach Initiative Co-Founder and V.P. of Education and Programming, Gary Cordell, launched a new project on Wednesday November 19th, 2025, called " Swingin' Strings." An extension of JOI's acclaimed " Buzzin' in Brass " which sends a professional JOI Jazz Brass Quintet into area Title 1 "at risk" elementary schools, "Swingin' Strings" brings a unique jazz string quintet into those same identified sch
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Nov 20, 20252 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Launches Weekly Student Jam Sessions at Lucino's Pizza
JOI is proud to launch another exceptional opportunity for our local students to explore jazz together in a relaxed and supportive...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 2, 20251 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Welcomes Annie Savage, MPA, as Development Director
Jazz Outreach Initiative is proud to announce the addition of Annie Savage to our staff as Development Director. Annie along with our...
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Aug 8, 20252 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Welcomes Gary Leffler to Board of Directors
Gary Leffler, Board of Directors Jazz Outreach Initiative proudly announces Gary Leffler has joined our Board of Directors! Please visit...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jul 25, 20252 min read
"Jammin' With JOI," Jazz Outreach Initiative's FREE Youth Summer Weekly Jazz Camp Returns for 4th Year
Jazz Outreach Initiative's popular free summer program, "Jammin' With JOI," returns on each Wednesday from June 4 through Wednesday Aug...
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May 5, 20252 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Achieves 2025 Platinum Shield from GuideStar/Candid for the 5th Consecutive Year
GuideStar awards JOI with 5th consecutive Platinum Shield Rating
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Apr 30, 20251 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative and Doorstep Music Lessons Announce New Partnership for JOI's "Jazz Routes" Program
Created in 2021, Jazz Outreach Initiative's " Jazz Routes" program has been a favorite among many of our donors and sponsors. The only...
Jazz Outreach Initiative
Apr 30, 20253 min read
The Jazz Vegas Orchestra Finds its Rhythm with Two New Members, John Abraham and Dale Rampton!
Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited to announce our two newest members of the Jazz Vegas Orchestra! Seen with the band for the past few...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Apr 8, 20252 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's Year in Review '24... Plus a Christmas Song from the Jazz Vegas Orchestra!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM JOI! Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful supporters! As we look ahead to a very exciting continuation in 2025 of...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 24, 20248 min read
Jazz Vegas Orchestra at Reynolds Hall @ The Smith Center for "Jazz for Young People" Concert, "What is Jazz?"
If you've ever wondered what our motto, "Let's Make A Difference!" looks like, check out the faces of 2800 kids at Reynolds Hall at The...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Hosts Legendary Earth Wind & Fire Horn Section for Masterclass at CSN College of Music
October 20, 2024 - College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas Campus Jazz Outreach Initiative Co-founder and V.P. Education &...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Announces Fall '24 Season of "Buzzin' In Brass" for Local CCSD Title 1 Schools
"Buzzin' In Brass is sponsored by The Smith Center Education Department with additional support from JOI supporters Greg and Shelley Bay...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's Jazz Vegas Orchestra Performs for nearly 3,000 CCSD students at Reynolds Hall - The Smith Center
A "JAZZ FOR YOUNG PEOPLE CONCERT" LICENSED TO JAZZ OUTREACH INITIATIVE BY JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER - PRESENTED BY THE SMITH CENTER The...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 28, 20241 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra Rebrands as Jazz Vegas Orchestra
Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited to announce the official rebranding of our outstanding "JOI Jazz Orchestra" to the new "Jazz Vegas...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Jazz Vegas Orchestra Featuring in New Documentary, "Second Chair, Stage Left."
For a little over a year, Jazz Outreach Initiative has been a part of a special project, the filming of a new documentary called, "Second...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's "The JOI of Jazz" New Radio Show and Global Podcast Launches June 16th!
Jazz Outreach Initiative continues its efforts to bring awareness and great music to the masses with a new radio show and podcast to air...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 30, 20242 min read
1st Day of "Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program
Jazz Outreach Initiative's popular free summer program, "Jammin' With JOI," began its third year on Wednesday May 29 and will continue...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 29, 20242 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert Video
The Jazz Outreach Initiative showcased the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra's Spring 2024 Concert at the College of Southern Nevada School...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 21, 20241 min read
"Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program
Jazz Outreach Initiative's popular free summer program, "Jammin' With JOI," returns on Wednesday May 29 through Wednesday July 31, 2024. ...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 8, 20241 min read
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