CJO Finishing Our 40th

As we wrap up our 40th anniversary season, and we look forward to our next chapter, we are launching a fundraising CHALLENGE!!!

From now until midnight of June 22nd, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Board will match all donations up to $5,000.

UPDATE: from now until midnight of June 25th, the CJO Board will match all donations up to $7000!!!

Over these past 40 years, we have all seen the many positive influences of the CJO – regional musicians coming together for the love of this music; the generational effect of music instructors, and then their students, participating in the orchestra; the profound changes in students who experience our School Residency program – so much to celebrate!

This year alone:

We’ve played around the region, from Cleveland to Hudson to Akron to Lakeside Chautauqua.
We’ve reached hundreds of students in our School Residency at Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
We’ve received dozens upon dozens of donated instruments and have refurbished them and passed them along many to students and schools in need.
And we continue to increase awareness and appreciation of jazz, engaging the community with original music, exceptional performances, and inspirational educational programming.

Many thanks to all of you for helping the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra reach its 40th anniversary of bringing jazz to the Northeast Ohio region. Your generous donations allow us to provide a diversity of programming in concert halls, parks, schools, and more.

We invite you to share our mission and bring jazz, and jazz education, to the region and beyond. Donate now and your gift will make twice the impact, with our $1 for $1 match.

Thank you for being a valued partner in bringing jazz to Northeast Ohio. Your continued support is critical in helping us remain part of the cultural fabric of the region for the next 40 years!