THE KNOXVILLE JAZZ YOUTH ORCHESTRA is an honors band under the direction KJO lead trombonist, Tom Lundberg. The band is open to high school students from across East Tennessee and is chosen by audition each Fall. The group rehearses weekly from September through May and performs several concerts around the region each year. For a list of upcoming performances, see the link below.
VIEW THE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE →
Meet the 2026-2027 Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra!
— Saxophones —
Alto Sax:
Lead Alto — Brady Pinchok, Farragut HS
Henry Tifft, Oak Ridge HS
Tenor Sax:
Joshua Denson, Maryville Christian School
Jay Stone, Farragut HS
Baritone Sax:
Jacob Bonogofsky, Central HS
— Trumpets —
Bryce Yager, Concord Christian School
Reed Burgin, Bearden HS
Charlotte Decatur, Maryville Jr HS
Patrick Houston, Central HS
Ethan Petallana, Hardin Valley Academy
Alternate: Ryan Huckaby, Oak Ridge HS
— Trombones —
Thatcher Traver, Maryville Jr HS
Ethan Elliott, Concord Christian School
Evan Ciorciari, Farragut HS
Charlie Seaton, L+N Stem Academy
Sam Longmire, William Blount HS
— Rhythm —
Piano:
Abi Ramirez, Fulton HS
Guitar:
Reese Emery, Farragut MS
Bass:
Duncan Rowden, Oak Ridge HS
— Drums / Percussion —
CJ Coffey, Webb School
Asha McNulty, West HS
Questions? Email Tom