Holiday Joy 2025
Dec
21
2:00 PM14:00

Holiday Joy 2025

Holiday Joy: Bright Notes for Brighter Futures is a two-day celebration presented by the Conrad O. Johnson Music & Fine Arts Foundation, honoring 25 years of education, performance, and community uplift through music. This festive weekend blends world-class artistry, youth excellence, and holiday spirit in support of the Foundation’s scholarship and education programs.

The event opens on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with a free masterclass led by NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws, offering students and community members an extraordinary opportunity to learn directly from one of the most influential flutists in modern music.

The celebration continues on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with the annual Holiday Joy Concert, held at The Ballroom at Tanglewood in Houston. Doors open at 1:30 PM, followed by a reception at 2:00 PM and the concert at 3:00 PM.

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Summer Music Institute 2025
Jul
25
4:00 PM16:00

Summer Music Institute 2025

The Summer Music Institute (SMI) is a two-week intensive music education program that empowers students through jazz, academic enrichment, and community service. Designed to highlight music’s role in STEM and personal development, the SMI provides hands-on instruction from professional musicians, fosters leadership and collaboration, and culminates in student-led public performances. It’s a transformative experience that blends artistry, discipline, and purpose for Houston’s next generation of creative minds.

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17th Annual "Save The Music" Golf Tournament
Sep
23
7:00 AM07:00

17th Annual "Save The Music" Golf Tournament

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2019 "Save The Music" Golf Tournament Registration
from $125.00

All Registrations include Golfer's Lunch.

Golfer's Package Includes 3 Raffle, 1 Tiger Hole, and 3 Mulligan Tickets.

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2019 Cross Culture Concert & College Tour - Honolulu, Hawaii
Jul
26
to Aug 1

2019 Cross Culture Concert & College Tour - Honolulu, Hawaii

In past years, our youth orchestra has very successfully performed at the beautiful and historical Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. In fact, the performances were so successful that they have been invited to participate in return performances in subsequent years. Last year, they successfully participated in our first a cross-cultural concert in Torrance, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. This year, however, they have the opportunity to participate in a cross-cultural concert in Honolulu. The purpose of the concert is to promote awareness of and embrace the similarities between different cultures through music. Obviously, the hard work and commitment through practice, and more practice, has paid off for this group of talented young students.

This Trip Will Include:

  • College Tour to University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum

  • Pearl Harbor Historic Sites

  • Kamaka Ukele Factory

  • Honolulu Museum of Art

  • Honolulu Zoo

  • The Diamond Head Hike

  • Makani Catamaran Sails

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Cultural Immersion Field Trip and Concert
Jul
25
to Jul 30

Cultural Immersion Field Trip and Concert

In today’s society, we believe that by enriching our students and providing them with the opportunity to learn more about the Japanese culture, in which they would not be otherwise exposed to in Houston,TX, our youth orchestra can gain a greater und…

In today’s society, we believe that by enriching our students and providing them with the opportunity to learn more about the Japanese culture, in which they would not be otherwise exposed to in Houston,TX, our youth orchestra can gain a greater understanding, appreciation and comrodery for other cultures. 

We plan to create a Japanese culturally immersed itinerary, in addition to educational trips to the Music & Performing Arts Departments of USC and UCLA.

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Send-Off Mixer
Jul
22
6:00 PM18:00

Send-Off Mixer

A rousing send-off and musical performance by our Regional Youth Orchestra before our cross-cultural educational and concert tour to Torrance, California. Benefiting the Conrad O. Johnson Education and Outreach program.

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Let The Children Play! A Tribute to Music Educators & Icons
Jan
14
2:00 PM14:00

Let The Children Play! A Tribute to Music Educators & Icons

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Celebrating Lifetimes Dedicated to Orchestrating Bright Futures

 

Special Honorees:

Ezra Charles • Archie Bell • Dr. Aubrey Tucker  

Eloise Laws • Joe Carmouche • Kyle Turner • Imaj

Featured Artists:

 

This star-studded extravaganza will provide the following goals of the Conrad O.    

Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation’s mission:

 ·         Provide contributions to the music students and families affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey through the Music Instruments Acquisition Program.

 ·         Provide Annual academic scholarships to the student recipients, including the inaugural ‘Miola Laws Scholarship of Achievement.’

·         Provide an opportunity for the Houston community to reinvest in local aspiring young musicians to become the best in their chosen genre. 

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Who Put the "H" in Rhythm and Blues?
Nov
4
7:30 PM19:30

Who Put the "H" in Rhythm and Blues?

The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation would like to invite you and your family to an evening of Entertainment, Education & Tribute to Who put the "H" in Rhythm and blues? on Saturday November 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM at the World Theater, performance by the Barry Sea Paradox Band where they'll be performing 80 tunes in 2 hours. Net proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to the Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation and Fifth Ward Enrichment Program, INC.

To purchase your tickets please visit on http://www.barrysea.com/event/ 

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Najee - Jazz Master Class
Oct
26
2:30 PM14:30

Najee - Jazz Master Class

The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation (COJMFAF) presents “Let the Children Play” ■ Najee ~ Jazz Master Class and Kickoff of the Conrad O. Johnson Music Instrument Acquisition Program at Kashmere High School. This COJMFAF event will provide the following:

A kickoff to address the Music Instruments Acquisition for students challenged by Hurricane Harvey’s devastation.

 

An opportunity for students to experience hands-on tutelage with the renowned legendary Jazz recording artist, Najee, as the primary clinician.

 

To enhance students’ music proficiency by accelerating their professional and personal growth, and providing an opportunity to demonstrate the correlation between jazz and academic aptitude.

 

Provide an opportunity for the Houston community to reinvest in local aspiring young musicians to become the best in their chosen genre. 

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Music: The Other "M" In S.T.E.M.
Jun
12
to Jun 24

Music: The Other "M" In S.T.E.M.

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A Two-Week Summer Music Institute focusing on the Art of Music, Academic Excellence and Musicianship via In-Depth sessions with industry leaders and Daily Music Theory Application with Orchestra Leader William Portis& Artist-In-Residence Joe Carmouche, culminating with a Showcase of Talent Exposé. The $300.00 Tuition includes daily continental breakfast, lunch, class materials, two field trips - one to The Springboard South Music Festival, and The Showcase of Talent Exposé.  A donation of $20.00 is requested from attendees of The Showcase of Talent only. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Conrad O. Johnson Music & Fine Arts Foundation’s Education and Outreach Program.

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The Conrad O. Johnson Music & Fine Arts Foundation
1320 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

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