Jazz Outreach Initiative Board of Directors Welcomes Linda Marvin!
Jazz Outreach Initiative is JOIful to announce the unanimous approval of its Board of Directors and welcomes influential business leader,...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Jazz Trumpet Master, Mike Vax Joins the JOI Jazz Orchestra at Notoriety and Clinics the LVYJO!
Notoriety Performance - Wednesday Sept. 20 - 7:30pm Jazz Outreach Initiative brings the best big band jazz entertainment to Downtown Las...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Myron's at The Smith Center Welcomes Clint Holmes & The JOI Jazz Orchestra!
Myron's at The Smith Center - Tuesday October 3, 2023 - 7:00pm Jazz Outreach Initiative and Myron’s at The Smith Center present “A JOIful...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Vivace Musical Productions Joins Jazz Outreach Initiative's Platinum Corporate Sponsors
Corporate sponsorships are an integral part of a nonprofit's ability to serve its constituents and fulfill its mission. Jazz Outreach...
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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, Exec. Dir.
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Donny Thompson Guests on "Rita on the Road" with Rita Pardue on KUNV
Donny Thompson was pleased to be invited representing JOI and sharing news about upcoming performances, educational and outreach efforts...
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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
Apr 22, 20234 min read
JOI Announces New Board Leadership
Curt Miller elected as Board President, Dr. Linda Woodson elected as Board Vice President Jazz Outreach Initiative is entering a new...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Apr 3, 20232 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra and Notoriety Announce "JOIful Jazz Wednesdays!"
Be a part of Downtown's new exciting jazz scene with the city's hottest big band and downtown's coolest drinks! The city's most exciting...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 29, 20231 min read
"JOI" Achieves 2024 Platinum Shield Rating from GuideStar/Candid
Did you know that out of 1.7 million nonprofits registered with the IRS only about 78,000 have shield ratings from GuideStar? There are...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 24, 20231 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra w/ Clint Holmes Celebrates International Jazz Day with Barry Ross!
World Premier Music by Acclaimed Local Composer, Barry Ross, Commissioned for JOI Jazz Orchestra for Performance April 23, 2023!...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Donating Your Car to Jazz Outreach Initiative Has Never Been Easier!
YouR vehicle donation can "wheely" help JOI continue to provide outstanding music education, outreach programs, and performance...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 22, 20231 min read
A JOIful NoiZZ now available on all streaming services! PLUS Live Concert in April!
Jazz Outreach Initiative's JOI Jazz Orchestra's debut album is a smash hit with great original works from local composers, classics, and...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Announces Partnership with College of Southern Nevada!
Jazz Outreach Initiative continues to expand its base of community partners with a new expansion! After more than a year of discussions...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Jazz for Young People Returns to CCSD Thanks to a Project Grant from Nevada Humanities
Jazz Outreach Initiative was pleased to receive grant funds from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities to...
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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 25, 20233 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra 1st Album Debuts with Wynton Marsalis, Clint Holmes, and Kenny Rampton!
PRE-RELEASE CD SALE AVAILABLE NOW! What took a labor of love over more than a year in planning, rehearsing, recording, mixing, and more...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Tickets on Sale for Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival Concert
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2023 - 7PM - ARTEMUS W. HAM CONCERT HALL - UNLV Jazz Outreach Initiative and UNLV School of Music, Division of Jazz...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Forgotten Song Foundation Joins Jazz Outreach Initiative Sponsor Circle
Jazz Outreach Initiative expresses its deep gratitude to the Forgotten Song Foundation for honoring our efforts with a Silver level...
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