January 14, 2026 5:00 pm

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The Las Vegas Philharmonic invites the community to a special evening with acclaimed composer Jeff Beal. This performance is free to attend for all and will beheld at the Troesh Studio Theatre at The Smith Center. Join us in celebrating the creativity, community, and shared passion that sustain the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

Jeff Beal brings a deeply expressive, improvisatory voice shaped by a lifelong belief in the power of music to inspire, heal, and connect. The program will feature live performance and conversation, offering insight into Beal’s creative process and artistic journey. The acclaimed American composer creates for film, TV, and concert halls. He is known for blending jazz improvisation with classical structure, notably on House of Cards and for scores like Blackfish and Pollock, while also managing multiple sclerosis since 2007. Jeff is also a champion of music education, especially in film.

Eli Cowles

Eli Cowles

Organizer

Staff – Las Vegas Philharmonic
Member – Association of California Symphony Orchestras

Eli joined the Las Vegas Philharmonic in 2025 and leads the organization’s special events and partnership initiatives. She oversees the annual gala, donor cultivation and stewardship events, concert receptions, and other experiences designed to deepen connections between LVP and its supporters. She also develops corporate and community partnerships and works to expand opportunities for audiences to engage with the orchestra beyond the concert hall.

With more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, event production, sales, and relationship development, Eli brings a strategic and creative approach to creating meaningful experiences that support LVP’s fundraising and stewardship goals. She is passionate about bringing people together through music and hospitality and using the power of live performance to strengthen the Philharmonic’s connection to the Las Vegas community.

Born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, Eli relocated to Las Vegas in 2003. She is a proud UNLV alumna and holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration. Outside of work, she enjoys artistic expression, reading, dancing, and experiencing live music.