Sessions



Summer 2023



New Cats Band
Wednesdays  7:30-9pm
June 21 - Aug 16
Concert week of August 15


General Level Big Band
Thursdays 7:30-9pm
June 22 - Aug 17
Concert week of August 15h


Improv Bootcamp (Intermediate and Beyond)
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm
June 20 - Aug 15


Advanced Combo
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm
June 20 - Aug 15
Concert week of August 15


Vanguard Big Band

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
June 13 - Aug 15
Concert week of August 15


Summer Jam Sessions are also going to happen this year! Dates to be announced!






Fall Session 2023



New Cats Small Group
Wednesdays  7:30-9pm
Sept  27 - Nov 29
Concert Nov 29th


General Level Big Band
Thursdays 7:30-9pm
Sept 28 - Nov 30
Concert week of December 4th


General Level Small Group
Mondays 5:30-7pm
Sept 25 - Nov 27 
Concert week of December 4th<


Vanguard Big Band

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
Sept 26 - Nov 28
Concert week of December 4th<


PYJO Advanced
Mondays 7:30-9pm
Sept 25 - Nov 27
week of December 4th<


Winter Session will begin in January. Email:info@pyjo.com to inquire or reserve a spot


Performances 2023


Monday June 5

All PYJO Bands
7pm At The Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St PDX
albertarosetheatre.com



Sunday June 25

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
George Rogers Park Lake Oswego
Portland Vanguard Big Band 1-2pm
Michelle Medler Quartet 2:30-3:30pm




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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.