TJ Graduation

This event is mandatory for Symphonic only, with the exception of seniors. If there is an unsolvable conflict, talk to Ms. Bailey. Musicians must arrive by 6 PM at the EagleBank Arena loading dock, music starts at 6:30 PM and the graduation ceremony is from 7 to 9 PM. Please wear dress clothes - NOT […]

Sr. Regional Orch. Auditions

Justice High School 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, VA, United States

Districts 10-12 compete in this audition. Auditions are after school and students provide their own transportation. Winners are eligible to audition for All-State.

TJ Orchestra Fall Concert

Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, United States

This event is mandatory for all orchestra members. If there is an unsolvable conflict, talk to Ms. Bailey. Dinner (if ordered) will be served at 5 PM Call time is at 6 PM. TJ Orchestra uniform is required (and will be checked!).

Sr. District Orch Auditions

Robinson SS 5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA, United States

Students in District 11 compete in this audition. Note that this is a teacher workday and students must provide their own transportation. Audition music and info here. (Time TBD)

Sr. Regional Orchestra Event

Wakefield High School 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA, United States

For SRO winners. Event begins Thursday evening. Students provide their own transportation each day. Concert dress is formal black - NOT TJ concert shirts!

Viennese Ball

Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, United States

This event is mandatory for all orchestra members. If there is an unsolvable conflict, talk to Ms. Bailey. Orchestra-sponsored dance. Set-up begins at 4:00 PM, the waltz lesson is at 7:00 PM, and the ball proper is from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. Please wear fancy clothes– not the TJ concert uniform.  

Sr. District Orchestra Event

George Mason University 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States

For SDO winners. Students provide their own transportation each day. Concert dress is formal black, NOT TJ concert shirts!

TJ Orchestra Winter Concert

Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, United States

This event is mandatory for all orchestra members. If there is an unsolvable conflict, talk to Ms. Bailey. This event is mandatory for all orchestra members. If there is an unsolvable conflict, talk to Ms. Bailey. Dinner (if ordered) will be served at 5 PM Call time is at 6 PM. TJ Orchestra uniform is […]

Music Department Trip

This year, the Music Department is visiting Orlando (Disney World)! This is open to all and is completely optional. Note that we will leave on Wednesday night. Thursday is a half day, and Friday is a teacher workday, so students will only miss half a day of school. We will return on Sunday.

All-State Orch Auditions

James Madison University 800 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

For those who participated in the SRO event. Students provide their own transportation. New this year: you will be assigned an audition slot. Be sure to use your own music with your personal markings. More information to come!

District XI Orch Assessment

Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, United States

This event is mandatory for all orchestra members. Time TBD. This is our publicly adjudicated state assessment. We play on Wednesday afternoon (3/13), during school. Students provide their own transportation home. TJ Orchestra uniform required (no exceptions).