Toronto Jazz Academy Orchestra

The Toronto Jazz Academy Orchestra (TJAO) is an auditioned program for students interested in developing the fundamentals of jazz ensemble playing and improvisation.

Auditions are held each September, and rehearsals take place weekly at Royal York United Church in West Toronto. Throughout the year, the ensemble performs numerous concerts across the Greater Toronto Area and participates in masterclasses and workshops with leading Canadian music educators and musicians.

Attendance Expectations:

• TJAO members are expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts.

• If a rehearsal must be missed, members are required, in coordination with the Musical Director, to arrange a substitute and ensure their music folder is up to date.

• Chronic lateness or absences may result in the forfeiture of your position.

• School events will be accommodated.

Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

Weekly Sectionals: 1:00–1:50 PM

Full Rehearsals: 2:00–4:00 PM

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Sunday, September 28th, 2025-Full rehearsal

Sunday, October 5th, 2025-Saxophones

Sunday, October 19th, 2025-Rhythm Section

Sunday, October 26th, 2025-Saxophones

 Sunday, November 2nd, 2025-Brass

Sunday, November 9th, 2025-Brass

Sunday, November 16th, 2025-Saxophones

Sunday, November 23rd, 2025-Rhythm Section

Sunday, November 30th, 2025 Brass

Sunday, December 7th, 2025-Saxophones

Sunday, December 14th, 2025- The Rex Hotel 12:00pm-3:00pm 

Sunday, January 11th, 2026-Brass 

Sunday, January 18th, 2026-Saxophone 

Sunday, January 25th,  2026-Brass 

Sunday, February 1st, 2026-Saxophone 

Monday February 2nd, 2025- The Crooked Cue 7:00pm

Sunday, February 8th, 2026-Rhythm Section

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026-Brass 

Sunday, March 1st, 2026-Saxophone 

Sunday, March 8th, 2026-Brass 

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026-Rhythm Section

Sunday, March 29th, 2026-Hugh's Room 1:00pm

Sunday, April 12th, 2026- Brass

Sunday, April 19th, 2026- Saxophone

Sunday, April 26th, 2026- Rhythm Section

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026-The Rex Hotel 

July 2026- Canada Cuba Summer Music Academy, Varadero, Cuba