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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 24, 20248 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...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 29, 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...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 21, 20241 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...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Fall Concert & Jonathan Karrant Guest Appearance
Sunday December 17th was a big day for the students of the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra as they held their winter concert with a couple...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Nov 29, 20232 min read
"JOI of Giving Tuesday" at Monzu' Funds Youth Education, Outreach, and Performance Programs
Thank you to all who came out to Monzu Italian Oven + Bar for Jazz Outreach Initiative's fall fundraising jazz benefit dinner. The event...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's Annual "JOIful Jazz Soiree" with Kenny Rampton, Clint Holmes, and More!
Full Dinner, Cocktails, and an Evening of the City's Hottest Big Band Jazz featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington and Band Director Academy Registrations Now Open!
Band and Band Director Registrations Now Open for the 2024 Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival and...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 22, 20231 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 31, 2023. Students from middle...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 28, 20231 min read
Join Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Spring 2023!
The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra Is holding placement auditions! RSVP HERE FOR YOUR AUDITION TIME SLOT AT: https://www.jazzoutreachinitiativ...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Friends of UNLV Jazz Renews Gold Corporate Sponsorship for Jazz Outreach Initiative
Robert & Shirley Kramer Continue Their Long Tradition of Supporting Top Arts Organizations Across the West Jazz Outreach Initiative is...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Fred & Gladys Katen Family Trust Becomes Major Sponsor of Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington
Corporate Sponsors Still Needed for Nation's Largest Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival In Las Vegas Licensed...
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D'Agostino's Trattoria Thompson
Dec 11, 20221 min read
JOI and Nevada School of the Arts students together at NSA DREAM Gala
Jazz Outreach Initiative was thrilled to be invited to participate in this year's Nevada School of the Arts 45th Anniversary DREAM Gala...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Joins CSN Big Band in Fall Concert
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 7PM The CSN Big Band under the direction of David Phy welcomes the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Gary...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 3, 20221 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Advanced Combo Invited to Perform at Jazz Republic Music Festival
Jazz Outreach Initiative is proud to announce it's Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Advanced Combo has been invited to perform at this...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Jonathan Karrant Welcomes the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra at Sunday Funday Concert, Sept 11 2022!
Jazz Outreach Initiative is honored to have the students of our big band, the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra, invited to perform on stage...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jun 5, 20221 min read
"Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program
Jazz Outreach Initiative launched its newest offering, "Jammin' With JOI" on Wednesday June 1, 2022. Students from middle through high...
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Alireza Farahi
May 24, 20192 min read
Jazz for Young People Concert Series
In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center (J@LC), The Jazz Outreach Initiative (JOI) recently launched its Jazz for Young People Concert
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Alireza Farahi
May 16, 20191 min read
Vegas JAMZ
Vegas Jamz is a free event, sponsored by Jazz Outreach Initiative in collaboration with Positively Arts, AFM, and Green Valley High School.
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Feb 13, 20192 min read
2019 Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival
On January 31-February 1, Jazz Outreach Initiative, in co-sponsorship with Jazz at Lincoln Center and UNLV School of Music, presented the...
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