The Calgary Jazz Orchestra SocietyRegistered

Our society has contributed significantly to the cultural landscape in calgary. The cjo successfully executed its concert season in 2023-2024 to an expanded audience thanks to two new title sponsors. These five outstanding performances were now able to be showcased at the bella concert hall at mount royal university. This accomplishment required dedicated efforts from the board of directors and volunteers who invested countless hours in preparing and delivering presentations to sponsors social media treasury budgeting advertising office administration and much more. Ticket sales are now handled by mount royal university. In addition to our concert series we prioritized community engagement and education through various initiatives. Our ongoing collaboration with united active living a senior home residence continued with reduced ticket fees and exclusive in-house performances fostering a sense of connection and joy. The cjo expanded its impact on music education through our elevate music program. We reached local secondary schools delivering live performances demonstrations and workshops to enhance students' musical understanding. The continuing popularity of the cyjo combos allowed us to nurture young talent teaching them the intricacies of music arrangement solo performance and collaborative teamwork essential for a future in music.