Welcome to BigJoeDuskin.org !!!

In the panel on the left, you'll find pages with all the info on the great things we've been doing.  Nearly 4,000 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA students saw our presentations in the 2010-2011 school year.  And nearly 5,000 students saw our presentations in Columbus, Ohio, USA that we funded thru the Jazz Arts Group and the Columbus Blues Alliance.  You'll also find some great history about Big Joe Duskin.  Enjoy your visit and let us know if you have any questions or info we could add to the website.

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Our mission is:

 "To provide educational music experiences and encouragement to participate in school band for as many public elementary students as possible, primarily using local professional musicians."

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The Absolute BEST Labor Day Fireworks Party  !!!

Those who have attended our fireworks parties in Kentucky will tell you, it's not a big space.  We've been trying to rent the Ohio side, which is much bigger.  We just got the official word.  No way.  The Rozzi's use the Ohio side and their safety zone includes most of the big ramp from Pete Rose Way. 

HOWEVER,...   We found out in the process that we can rent the first 200 feet of the Kentucky side of the Purple People Bridge !!!  That's right, you can be on the bridge as close as the law allows.  We're planning to have an ultra-VIP area with reserved seating and table service, but plan on getting your checkbook out for that.  Stay tuned to www.CincyFireworks.com for all the details as soon as they are announced.

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  Lonely Instruments for Needy KidS (LINKS) could really use some help supplying school requests for instruments. Alto saxes and flutes in particular, but everything helps. They can be donated at any Buddy Roger's Music Store. Click here for full details on LINKS. Click here to join the LINKS Facebook page.

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Click here to see a really interesting article on how music helps.  "Learning to play a musical instrument changes the brain, leading to a slew of potential benefits, including improved learning and understanding of language" in children.

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