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!
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Spring Semester, 2024 Click on the Workshop title of your choice:
RJO's Discover Jazz Workshop Registration (tap to expand)
The RJO Discover Jazz Workshop is taught by Dylan Coleman-Tunstall.
In this 8-week program, students work on rhythmic exercises, ear training, jazz tunes, listening, improvisation, and chords and scales. This program is unique as it focuses solely on ear training and memorization. Students who have attended say that they "feel more self-confident" "improved improvisation" and "enjoyed making new friends."
All sessions will be held at the Note-Able Music Therapy at 2590 Orovada Street, Reno, NV.
All sessions are 9am-11am.
The culminating project will be 2 concerts in which the Jazz Workshop students are the opening group for an Reno Jazz Orchestra Concert.
- Early Registration ENDS:
Monday, April 4, 2024 (Register Now!)- Early Bird Registration Discount: $110
- General Registration:
Wednesday, April 5 — Friday, April 22- Regular Registration: $120
Workshop Schedule
- Saturday, April 13
- Saturday, April 20
- Saturday, April 27
- Saturday, May 4
- Saturday, May 11
- Saturday, May 18
- Saturday, May 25
- Saturday, June 1
- Capstone Performances TBD. Either June 1 & 2 or June 8 and 9
Pricing Options
All Sessions Early Bird Special - Purchase due by 04/08/2024
This option includes all sessions for Spring Semester, 2024 with a $10 discount off the regular price.
All Saturday Sessions: $110
Late Registration for All Sessions Package - Purchase received after 04/08/2024
This option includes all sessions for Spring Semester, 2024.
All Saturday Sessions: $120
Choose Individual Dates ($15 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 13, 2024
- April 20, 2024
- April 27, 2024
- May 4, 2024
- May 11, 2024
- May 18, 2024
- May 25, 2024
- June 1, 2024
- June 4, 2024
Gems Jazz Combo Workshop Registration (tap to expand)
The RJO Gems Jazz Combo Workshop is taught by Dylan Coleman-Tunstall and Nichole Heglund.
The RJO wants to inspire female and non-binary student musicians to play jazz.
In this 8-week program, students will work on standard jazz tunes, style and improvisation in the context of a jazz combo.
All sessions will be held at the Note-Able Music Therapy at 2590 Orovada Street, Reno, NV.
All sessions are 11:30-1:30pm.
The culminating project will be a performance.
- Early Registration ENDS: Monday, April 4, 2024 (Register Now!)
- Early Bird Registration Discount: $110
- General Registration: Wednesday, April 5 — Friday, April 22
- Regular Registration: $120
Gems Combo Workshop Schedule
- Saturday, April 13
- Saturday, April 20
- Saturday, April 27
- Saturday, May 4
- Saturday, May 11
- Saturday, May 18
- Saturday, May 25
- Saturday, June 1
- Capstone Performances TBD. Either June 1 & 2 or June 8 and 9
Pricing Options
All Sessions Gems Jazz Combo Early Bird Special - Purchase due by 04/08/2024
This option includes all sessions for Spring Semester, 2024 with a $10 discount off the regular price.
All Saturday Sessions: $110
Late Registration for All Gems Jazz Combo Sessions Package - Purchase received after 04/08/2024
This option includes all sessions for Spring Semester, 2024.
All Saturday Sessions: $120
Choose Individual Dates ($15 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.)
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