Education Alliance of Washoe County is a community partnership that fosters educational excellence and student achievement in Washoe County through leadership, advocacy, and resource development. Invest in our community’s future!
The RJO Discover Jazz Workshop is proud to be associated with the Education Alliance of Washoe County.
The Workshop is also made possible, in part, by support from the City of Reno, the Nevada Arts Council, the Nationnal Endowment for the Arts, and the E. L. Cord Foundation.
We thank everyone for your generous support!
This program is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
The RJO's Discover Jazz Workshop and the Gems Jazz Combo Workshop are both geared toward students with an interest in jazz music and improving their skills in improvisation and ear training.
With these workshops, as with all our educational programs, the RJO extends a warm and enthusiastic welcome to students of all backgrounds. We celebrate and honor the richness of varied experiences that each individual brings to this program and believe that diverse perspectives are essential for fostering creativity, innovation, and growth.
In our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to learn, share, and thrive, the Gems Jazz Combo endeavors to inspire female and non-binary student musicians to learn and experiment with jazz music. With both workshops, you will find a community that values and respects your unique identity and contributions. Join us on this journey and be part of something truly special!
The Gems Jazz Combo is by invitation and teacher recommendation. More information coming soon.
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Spring Semester, 2025
RJO's Discover Jazz Workshop Registration
The RJO Saturday Discover Jazz Workshops are taught by Dylan Coleman-Tunstall and guest instructors. Rehearsals and concerts will be held at the Note-Able Music Therapy Services building, 2590 Orovada Street, Reno, NV.
In this 8-week program, students work on rhythmic exercises, ear training, jazz tunes, listening, improvisation, and chords and scales. These important skills will set them up for success for their school ensembles and open them up to opportunities to audition for local honor groups or the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra.
The culminating project will be 2 performances opening for the Reno Jazz Orchestra.
All sessions are 9am-11am.
The concert performances for the RJO Discover Jazz Workshop this spring will be on June 7, 2025 at 7:30pm and on June 8, 2025 at 2pm.
Download the RJO Discover Jazz Workshop Flyer.
- Early Registration ENDS:
Monday, April 11, 2025 (Register Now!)- Early Bird Registration Discounted Price: $130
- General Registration:
After April 11, 2025- Regular Registration: $150
Workshop Schedule Spring 2025
- Saturday, April 11
- Saturday, April 19
- Saturday, April 26 (Tentative)
- Saturday, May 3
- Saturday, May 10
- Saturday, May 17
- Saturday, May 24
- Saturday, May 31
- Saturday, June 7
- Capstone Performances on June 7 at 7:30 PM and June 8 at 2:00 PM
Pricing Options
All Sessions Early Bird Special - Purchase due by 24/11/2025
This option includes all sessions for Spring Semester, 2025 with a $30 discount off the regular per-session price.
All Saturday Sessions: $130
Late Registration for All Sessions Package - Purchase received after 09/23/2024
This option includes all sessions for Fall Semester, 2024 with a $10 discount off the regular per-session price.
All Saturday Sessions: $150
Choose Individual Dates ($20 per session)
If you are unable to attend all sessions, you can pay per session: Choose Your Dates (Add a date to your Shopping Cart, click 'Continue Shopping' to add more dates.)
- April 12, 2025
- April 19, 2025
- April 26, 2025 (Tentative)
- May 3, 2025
- May 10, 2025
- May 17, 2025
- May 24, 2025
- May 31, 2025
- June 7, 2024
For more information or to sign up your child for our the next Discover Jazz Workshop, contact Nichole Heglund at nichole.heglund@renojazzorchestra.org.
Listen to a recent Jazz Workshop Recording
"Take the Coltrane" recorded at Tanglewood Studios on June 5, 2021 by the Spring 2021 Jazz Workshop Combo.
Recent RJO Workshop Videos
'Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues-are' by Thelonious Monk | Virtual Ensemble
'My Little Suede Shoes' by Charlie Parker | Virtual Ensemble