Sessions



Fall Session 2024



New Cats Big Band
Wednesdays  7:30-9pm
Sept  25 - Dec 4
(No class Nov 27) Concert Dec 9


General Combo
Mondays 5:30-7pm (No class Nov 25)
Sept 23 - Dec 2
Concerts: Oct 27 at Burlingame Space &
Sun Nov 17 with MMQ at Aztec Willie's  1501 NE Broadway PDX  6-8pm


General Level Big Band
Thursdays 7:30-9pm(No class Nov 28)
Sept 26 - Dec 5
Concert  Dec 9

Legacy Combo
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm (No class Nov 26)
Sept 24 - Dec 3
Concerts: Oct 27at Burlingame Space  
 Dec 6 at Burlingame Space 2 Shows 6:45-8pm and 8:30-9:45pm   
 Dec 9 at Sherwood Center for the Arts 7pm

PYJO Advanced Combo
Mondays 7:30-9pm (No class Nov 25)
Sept 23 - Dec 2
Concerts: Oct 27 Burlingame Space
Dec 6 at Burlingame Space 2 Shows 6:45-8pm and 8:30-9:45pm

 


Vanguard Big Band

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm (No class Nov 26)
Sept 24 - Dec 3 
Nov 19 at ACMA 11375 SW Center St-Beaverton time TBA probably 8pm
Concert Dec 9 at Sherwood Center for the Arts 7pm


Winter Session will begin in January (same class times). Spring Session in April.
Email:info@pyjo.com to inquire or reserve a spot



Performances 2024


Sunday, October 27

Combo Showcase (General, Legacy & Advanced Combos)

Burlingame Space NO capacity for audience due to large combo sizes. Combos will play for each other for this early show.
7pm-9pm


Sunday, November 17

Michelle Medler Quartet and the General Combo

Aztec Willie's 1501 NE Broadway St. PDX
6-8pm


Friday, December 6

Combo Showcase (Legacy & Advanced Combos)

Burlingame Space
7pm-9pm


Monday, December 9

Fall Session Show

(New Cats, General Big Band, Vanguard Big Band, Legacy Combo)
Location to be determined
7pm

Winter Session 2025



New Cats Big Band
Wednesdays  7:30-9pm
Jan 8 - Mar 5
Concert Mar 10 Alberta Rose Theatre  7pm 


General Combo
Mondays 5:30-7pm
Jan 6 - Mar 3
Concerts: Mar 10 Alberta Rose Theatre 7pm  (Other shows TBA)


General Level Big Band
Thursdays 7:30-9pm
Jan 2 - Mar 6 (No class on 2/20 due to PDX Jazz fest at Bspace) 
Concert Mar 10 Alberta Rose Theatre 7pm

Legacy Combo
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm
Jan 7 - Mar 4
Concerts: TBA at Burlingame Space  

PYJO Advanced Combo
Mondays 7:30-9pm
Jan 6 - Mar 3
Concerts: TBA at Burlingame Space

 

Vanguard Big Band

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
Jan 7 - Mar 4 
Concert Mar 10 Alberta Rose Theatre 7pm (more shows TBA)


Spring Session 2025



New Cats Big Band
Wednesdays  7:30-9pm
Apr 2 - May 28
Concert June 2 Alberta Rose Theatre  7pm 


General Combo
Mondays 5:30-7pm
Mar 31 - May 26
Concert: June 2 Alberta Rose Theatre  7pm  (Other shows TBA)


General Level Big Band
Thursdays 7:30-9pm
Apr 3 - May 29
Concert June 2 Alberta Rose Theatre  7pm 

Legacy Combo
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm
Apr 1 - May 27
Concerts: TBA at Burlingame Space  

PYJO Advanced Combo
Mondays 7:30-9pm
Mar 31 - May 26
Concerts: TBA at Burlingame Space

 

Vanguard Big Band

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
Apr 1 - May 27
Concerts: May 27 Lake Oswego SD Festival evening
June 2 Alberta Rose Theatre  7pm (more shows TBA)

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Self-Paced Learning Anytime!

Courses such as, Advanced Improvisation Concepts, Trombone Workout with T8 and Recording Techniques are available for self-paced learning. Questions can be emailed to the directors as needed.