Jun
27
7:00 PM19:00
Jun
29
7:00 PM19:00
Jun
30
8:00 PM20:00
Jul
4
2:00 PM14:00
Toledo Symphony Concert Band in Fremont
The annual event, but on the 250th anniversary!
Jul
4
8:00 PM20:00
Jul
10
8:00 PM20:00
Jul
16
6:30 PM18:30
TJO Jazz in the Garden
Our annual performance on the grounds of the lovely Toledo Botanical Gardens.
Jul
19
12:00 PM12:00
Wally & The Beavs at Lakeside
The annual Plein Air and Wooden Boat Show. Lovely setting.
Aug
7
6:00 PM18:00
Jun
13
8:00 PM20:00
May
31
6:30 PM18:30
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
31
1:00 PM13:00
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
30
7:30 PM19:30
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
30
2:00 PM14:00
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
29
7:30 PM19:30
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
28
7:30 PM19:30
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
27
7:30 PM19:30
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
26
7:30 PM19:30
The Wiz at the Stranahan
This will be a blast! I’m playing piccolo, flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
May
24
8:00 PM20:00
Wally & The Beavs at the CIC
The annual opening season bash under an air-conditioned tent when needed. Members and guests.
May
14
8:00 PM20:00
Shannon Ford Solo Recital
Likely my final saxophone recital, I’ll also play clarinet. Accompanied by two former students Samantha (Biniker) Beresford on piano and Owen Robinson on soprano saxophone, as well as a special appearance by our saxophone quartet, Sax 4th Avenue (Stan George, Kevin Heidbreder, Jason Yost, and myself), and additional piano collaboration with Xavier Suarez.
Repertoire (among others): Debussy Rapsodie (with Owen & Xavier), Maurice Tableaux de Provençe, Schumann Fantasiestücke, and the last movement of the Philip Glass Concerto for Saxophone Quartet.
May
9
8:00 PM20:00
May
3
2:00 PM14:00
Defiance HS Sousa concert
Guest soloist on the Heiden “Diversion” for alto saxophone and band, and also playing a duet with a DHS graduating senior.
Apr
24
8:00 PM20:00
TJO by Candlelight
Jazz Combo with sax and trombone while the audience enjoys an intimate table setting with an open bar.
Apr
12
6:30 PM18:30
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
12
1:00 PM13:00
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
11
7:30 PM19:30
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
11
2:00 PM14:00
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
10
7:30 PM19:30
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
9
7:30 PM19:30
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy) (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
8
7:30 PM19:30
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan (Copy)
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Apr
7
7:30 PM19:30
The Great Gatsby at the Stranahan
Broadway comes to Toledo! I’ll be playing piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone. And there are two other reed players in the pit, as well!
Mar
29
3:00 PM15:00
WomenSong: A Celebration of Music and Songs Performed by Women
This free performance will be located at the First Unitarian Church at 3205 Glendale in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Featured artists are vocalists Lori Lefevre-Johnson, Gretchen Richie, Donna Scott, and Susan Gilmore; Instrumentalists featured are Lauraine Carpenter (Native-American flutes), Melanie Case (trombone), Shannon Ford (woodwinds), and Valrie Kantorski (piano). Comping musicians for this event are Aaron Keaster (bass), Randy Richie (piano).
Mar
28
8:00 PM20:00
Toledo Jazz Orchestra with trombonist Aubrey Logan
This will be fun! I expect to play 2nd alto with doubles possible. Valentine Theatre.
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00
Wally & The Beavs in Kenton
Moose lodge in Kenton - come if you’re a Moose member or know one who can get you in!
Feb
13
7:30 PM19:30
Adrian Symphony "Broadway Love Songs"
I’m returning with the orchestra to play alto sax and Eb clarinet!
Feb
7
8:00 PM20:00
Toledo native Sara Sheperd with Toledo Symphony
“From Toledo to Broadway” - I’ll be playing alto sax on this one.
Dec
21
1:00 PM13:00
North Star Saxophone Quartet in Allen Park
Major Tomato will have the North Star quartet playing a mix of styles and holiday music.
Tickets are $10.
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Dec
20
8:00 PM20:00
Toledo Jazz Orchestra's Holiday Concert
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” should be a most fulfilling experience with music by Vince Guaraldi.
Dec
6
4:00 PM16:00
Christmas at the Peristyle with the TSO
Your pathway to holiday cheer! And an early night, too!