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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 11, 20221 min read
"JOI in Schools" Sends Prof. Dave Loeb to Liberty High School
Thanks to a generous sponsorship by the Fred and Gladys Katen Family Trust, Jazz Outreach Initiative is able to send at least 20 of its...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Legendary Jazz Educator and Saxophonist Ronald Carter Clinics the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra!
Legendary jazz educator and saxophonist came to the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra rehearsal tonight to work with the students. The band...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Feb 19, 20224 min read
SPREADING JOI IN WAKE OF CANCELED ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON REGIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Jazz Outreach Initiative, after considerable discussions with UNLV School of Music Division of Jazz and Commercial Music and Jazz at...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Provides Free Jazz Mentors to CCSD Schools
After successfully launching its professional big band, the “JOI Jazz Orchestra,” Jazz Outreach Initiative is furthering its commitment...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 31, 20211 min read
JOI Leaders Gary Cordell and Donny Thompson Recognized as Las Vegas Bowl "Community Champions"
JOI Co-founder & V.P. of Education and Programming Gary Cordell and Executive Director Donny Thompson were among several chosen by the...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 24, 20213 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's "JOI Jazz Orchestra" spreads the "JOI" of the Holidays @ Sold Out Concert
Seasons Greetings from Jazz Outreach Initiative! Tuesday, December 21, 2021 was one year to the day that JOI launched the “JOI Jazz...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 4, 20211 min read
JOI Corporate Sponsorships Continue to Grow
Jazz Outreach Initiative would like to thank the following corporate sponsors who have joined us, renewed, or upgraded their levels of...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 21, 20213 min read
Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” Presented by Jazz Outreach Initiative's “JOI Jazz Orchestra”
Along with Holiday Favorites Performed by Clint Holmes and Kenny Rampton Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Starbright Theatre | 6:00pm By...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 12, 20213 min read
JOI Premiers "The JOI Jazz Orchestra" Professional Big Band in Las Vegas at Free Concert
November 10, 2021, Las Vegas, NV. Jazz Outreach Initiative debuted its newest exciting program, a professional big band comprised of...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 7, 20212 min read
JOI Elevates Gary Cordell to V.P., Education and Programs
To say that Gary Cordell is important to this organization is a grand understatement. Jazz Outreach Initiative exists because of Gary...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Branford Marsalis Masterclass Hosted by Jazz Outreach Initiative
Saturday, October 30th, 2021, Jazz Outreach Initiative hosted its first live in-person masterclass in more than 18 months. And a welcome...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 23, 20212 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Receives Corporate Sponsorship During "JOI of Giving" Campaign
Jazz Outreach Initiative ("JOI") is pleased to announce our most recent Silver Level corporate sponsor during the "JOI of Giving" Annual...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 21, 20211 min read
100% Weightless Flight Experience - Once in a Lifetime Chance to Feel Like an Astronaut!!
Check out the Video! This could be YOU!!! JAZZ OUTREACH INITIATIVE "FLY ME TO THE MOON" DIGITAL FUNDRAISING RAFFLE FOR A FULLY WEIGHTLESS...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Branford Marsalis Masterclass Sponsored by Jazz Outreach Initiative Sat. Oct. 30!
Jazz Outreach Initiative presents legendary saxophonist, recording artist, composer, and educator, Branford Marsalis in a masterclass on...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Launches "Jazz Routes" at "Sunday Funday Jazz" with Jonathan Karrant!
Oct 17, 2021, Jazz Outreach Initiative launched "Jazz Routes" with Jonathan Karrant at his "Sunday Funday Jazz" concert at Notoriety, Las...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 15, 20214 min read
"JAZZ ROUTES" by Jazz Outreach Initiative LAUNCH - SUNDAY, OCT., 17, 2PM with JONATHAN KARRANT
Jazz Outreach Initiative is launching its long-anticipated youth outreach program, “Jazz Routes” on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Jazz...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Performs LIVE for the first time EVER!
The Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra was created by Jazz Outreach Initiative in early February 2020 and had only a few in-person rehearsals...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 20, 20211 min read
JOI Launches the JOI Jazz Alliance volunteer member organization with Inaugural Luncheon!
Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited for this next level of service to our community through an all-volunteer wing we're calling the JOI...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 9, 20212 min read
JOI Welcomes Dave Clark to its Board of Directors!
JOI is pleased to announce and welcome our newest Board Member, Mr. Dave Clark! After graduating from Texas Tech with a degree in Mass...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 8, 20211 min read
JOI Welcomes Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter Y, Las Vegas NV as Gold Sponsor
Today we honor and express our deep gratitude to our newest Gold Level sponsor of Jazz Outreach Initiative, P.E.O. Las Vegas Chapter Y!...
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