What We Do

MJO is proud to have obtained its 501c3 non-profit status in record IRS time!! (2 months). While we are an active performing big band (available to play any type of event from galas, fund raisers, festivals, you-name-it!!), we also strongly support and encourage young players in the high schools via our wildly successful projects: "MJO Presents" collaboration with local high school jazz ensembles and our MJO All-Star Big Band. The third piece of our education emphasis is our Guest Artist Program. We have featured two guests to date, Wayne Bergeron  - Nov 2007 and Andy Martin - Nov 2008. Eric Marienthal will join us in Nov 2009. See our Guest Artist Program page for all the details.

Donations Welcome!

That all said, running a big band and supporting jazz requires resources and MJO is no different in that we request your help in this area. We are actively soliciting TAX DEDUCTIBLE monetary donations as well as non-monetary resources. ANY amount is welcome but we include some added "Thank You's" below for certain donation levels. We appreciate your support!!

Contribution Levels:

$50 - includes 2 free tickets to any one MJO event

$100 - includes 4 free tickets to any one MJO event

$250 - includes 6 free tickets; use at ANY MJO events

$500 - includes 10 free tickets; use at ANY MJO events

$1000 - includes free admission for two to all events for 1 year!

Do you know anyone who loves big band jazz as well as who might want to help us bring it to the schools? Tell your friends about MJO and help us continue to bring big band jazz to the schools and Colorado!

Do you have a skill --- profession ---business that could contribute in some way to helping us bring MJO and music students together better??  Marketing, advertising (printing), promotion are all areas we welcome your help with. We welcome any and all ideas. Please drop us a note if you wish to contribute your time, energy or expertise to our cause!

Do you have an idea for a concert venue or program that MJO's brand of jazz would fit well?  Are you in contact with any of your local city or county officials to help spread the word of MJO for their park, festival or city/county music programs? We welcome any and all opportunities to play! Let us know!

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* On-line donations via:

             Blacktie Colorado (credit card, electronic check):  Click Here

* Printable donation forms: Click Here

Advertising & Sponsorship opportunities with MJO

MJO is offering opportunites to support big band jazz, music education in our schools AND get the word out about YOUR business. Program advertising, posting of banners at events, adding your name or logo to MJO materials and website advertising are all available. We are also open to any new and innovative ideas and suggestions. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   now to discuss the possibilities!