The Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce a musical extravaganza to be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the internationally acclaimed Mesa Arts Center.

Headlining the concert is Joanne Jolee, pianist, vocalist, composer, orator, and Executive Director of the Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation. The Symphony of the Southwest, a renowned orchestra, also a charity, and other guest artists are joining Ms. Jolee to make the evening a special event that you don’t want to miss.

A native New Zealander, conservatory trained in piano and voice, Ms. Jolee artfully blends classical and popular elements to create a musical style that is rich and unique. From beautiful acoustic renditions to powerful dramatic orchestrations, Joanne’s performances are an artistic journey.

All proceeds go to furthering the work of the Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation and Symphony of the Southwest.

JJMF was approved as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2014 and provides a free music education to underprivileged children, and music therapy classes for seniors suffering from Alzheimer ’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and traumatic brain injury. Internationally the charity provides ukuleles, music instruction and meals at lesson time to children in a remote Philippine village.

Symphony of the Southwest has been a part of the cultural life in the Valley of the Sun for 60 years. Under the baton of Music Director/Conductor Cal Stewart Kellogg since 2006, the Symphony continues to maintain and develop its commitment to artistic growth and tradition of being a part of the East Valley.  Symphony of the Southwest has a history of rich cultural growth through community support and educational outreach. Each year, the orchestra performs for approximately 7,000 school children free of charge. The outreach for these concerts spans from the Mesa School District to home-schooled families, private schools and elementary schools both inside and outside the East Valley area.

‘The Night Will Be Filled With Music’ is the concert theme song. Derived from Longfellow’s classic poem, ‘Day is Done’ that speaks to the healing power of music – this theme will permeate the evening.

The concert will take place at the Mesa Arts Center’s Virginia G. Piper Theater. The Mesa Arts Center is a performing and visual arts complex in downtown Mesa, Arizona. At more than 210,000 square feet, the $95 million facility, completed in 2005, is the largest comprehensive arts campus in the state. Wine and concessions are available.

For more information and additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joanne Jolee, Executive Director at info@j-jmf.org or 480-307-9109, or Bill Jaffa, President at 480-649-7146.

The Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation, Inc., EIN: 46-1610165 is an IRC section 501(c)(3) not for profit that  provides free music education and music therapy to underprivileged children and seniors.