JOY OF MUSIC
Joy of Music is a group of young musicians with members from elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and sometimes college students. We use our music talent to serve the community.
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The Mission is:
Create a better Omaha community through music and a message of unity, with a focus on the elderly in the community.
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Bring multi-generations together and closer
Bringing Live Music and Joys to the Elderly
ACTIVITIES
SPREADING POSITIVITY
Crafting cards and notes to spread positive vibes across the community, especially to the elderly in the community. This is especially important during this time due to COVID-19.
Senior Living Community and other community events
OUR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
(PRIOR TO 2018 - CURRENT 2021)
CHRISTMAS, 2021
We delivered Christmas's gifts and
greeting cards to the seniors of
Nebraska and California.
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MENTORINGÂ THE YOUNG MUSICIANS
INDIVIDUAL SESSION
Joseph provides one-on-one tutoring for kids/teens
During the evenings, weekends or summers, Joseph tutors kids/teens how to play violin. His students is diverse, coming from from kindergarten to middle school.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVTzXcTvQCo
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Due to COVID-19, Joseph changes his mentorship to Online Zoom
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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=261DjVj2M6M&feature=youtu.be
GROUP REHEARSAL
Joseph leads the group violin rehearsalÂ
He also organizes the Quartet rehearsal
During the weekend, Joseph organizes and leads group rehearsals, such as violin group rehearsals and quartet rehearsals.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF JOY OF MUSIC
Joseph (Joey) is a Freshman at Claremont McKenna College. He has played violin since 4th grade. Joseph is a talented musician, and he has used his passion to bring music to the people of his community since 2018. His favorite volunteer service was working with his Joy of Music to provide music lessons to youth in his community, as well as a mentoring program to help boost their self-confidence. On the weekends, Joseph and his groups: Dreams Quartet of Omaha and Joy of Music perform for residents in senior living communities. Joseph is also a volunteer with "Christmas with Omaha Symphony" since 2012. In addition to spreading compassion through music, Joseph also enjoys volunteering at a Women’s hospital.
The following are his recent awards/recognition or grants.
National Merit Scholarship Finalist (2021)
National AP Scholar (2018-Current)
2021 State Distinguished Finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
U.S. National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots (2020 and 2021)
Power of Youth Grant Winner from America's Promise Alliance (2020)
Recipient of Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Mini-Grant (2020 & 2019)
DAR (the Daughters of the American Revolution) Youth Citizenship Medal (2020)
Recipient of WE Volunteer Now Grant from Allstate Foundation (2021, 2020 & 2019)
Prudential Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist (2020)
Mustang Mentor for Millard North High School & Orchestra Millard North Mustang Mentor (2018-Current)
Volunteer/Violinist for Omaha Symphony (2012 - Current)
Grant recipient for the Pollination Project (2020)
15th Annual Ten Outstanding Young Omaha (TOYO!) Teens Award (2019)
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Student Service Excellence Awards (2019)
5- Year Recipient of Nebraska Association for the Gifted (NAG) Scholarship (2015 - 2019)
President’s Volunteer Service Award (2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018)
Ambassador National Community Service Award (2021-2020, 2020-2019, 2019-2018)
Microgrant from Karma for Cara Foundation (2020 & 2019)
T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge Finalist (2019)
CONTACT JOY OF MUSIC
Get in touch with Joy of Music to learn more about our work and how you can get involved - from Joseph