Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra
PYJO offers 5 bands during the school year for music students of all ages! (Usually age 11 to adult) Intermediate to Professional levels. There are also fun classes to get involved with during the summer.
PYJO challenges up-and-coming musicians. Fast-paced rehearsals are packed with improvisation tricks, solo vocabulary, music theory, exercises in all keys, rhythmic training, improving sightreading, listening, composition, and preparation of songs and solos for upcoming performances. Students are expected to practice outside of class and are given tools to make practice more fun and effective.
PYJO is fun! Rehearsals move fast and boggle the brain; but are always full of laughs. The Medlers have a great connection with their students. Getting results with positive energy.
A Place for students to imerse themselves in the American Art Form of Jazz. Since 2001.
PYJO challenges up-and-coming musicians
DEMANDING, FUN, A PATH TO SERIOUS MUSIC!
LEARN to PLAY it, HEAR it, TEACH it!
